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Sergio Garcia And European Legends Face Permanent Ryder Cup Ban
European golf legends who left for LIV Golf remain barred from Ryder Cup captaincy under a 2017 rule, blocking their return despite recent exits.
Riccardo Calafiori Faces 'Genuine Concern' Ahead of Liverpool Trip
Riccardo Calafiori is a doubt for Arsenal’s trip to Anfield on Sunday, though Declan Rice and Noni Madueke are expected to be available.
Looking for an ACA Marketplace health plan? Here's where to start
How much will your plan cost? Do you qualify for savings? Here’s how to find out the info you need to navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace
Has public safety become a business issue in competitive legislative races?
At a time when economic issues are paramount in voters' minds, some legislative candidates are speaking of public safety as a business issue.
State Public Health and Medicaid Agencies Partner on Children’s Needs
In recent years, children in the United States have faced high rates of preterm birth, chronic health conditions, and mental health crises. Addressing the vital issue of children’s health requires coordinated strategies involving healthcare providers, health plans, and government agencies.
Val Chmerkovskiy and Carrie Ann Inaba have made peace. How the 'Dancing With the Stars' controversy unfolded.
A dispute over a controversial lift in Week 5 sparked a Will Smith-inspired social post, a historic suspension and an apology.
Gallery of Unearthing the Ground: Architecture and the Politics of Water - 1
Image 1 of 16 from gallery of Unearthing the Ground: Architecture and the Politics of Water. NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team. Image via Wikipedia under Public Domain
5 Powerful Laptops More Affordable Than The Dell XPS 14
The Asus ZenBook S14, Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5), Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition), Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition, and Acer Aspire 14 AI.
Final St. Pete Polls: James Uthmeier 49%, José Javier Rodríguez 44%; Blaise Ingoglia 47%, Annette Taddeo 43%
Undecided has fallen to 7% in the Attorney General race and 9% for CFO.
Scientists fired a laser into the sky to talk to a distant spacecraft. Here's what it said | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Image shows the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory at NASA's Table Mountain Facility beaming a laser to NASA's Psyche spacecraft.
‘Surprised’ Marshall Director Opens Von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
Just a couple weeks ago, Stephen Cash was living life as a retiree from the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Phillies news: Peter Fatse, Randy Arozarena, free agents
Time to get looking at the offseason, right?
Construction begins on Kading Properties' new headquarters
Construction is underway on Kading Properties’ expansion of its Urbandale headquarters as it prepares for future growth and celebrates its 50th year in business this year, the company’s CEO said. Kading, which focuses on construction of workforce housing statewide, is building an 11,000-square-foot building on its current lot at 7008 Madison Ave. and an adjacent parcel…
Fulham vs Crystal Palace: Preview, Fixture History And Expected Lineups
It's crunch time for Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace, and what better way to ease the pressure than with a cup win over Fulham!
Trump’s Great Persecution: ICE Raids Ignite Business Fears
EL PAÍS and Puente News are launching a series that delves into Trump’s crackdown on immigrants, which has dealt a severe blow to the industries that rely most heavily on them. There’s no solution in sight for workplace chaos unleashed by one of the largest immigration dragnets since the Great Depression
Touchscreen MacBook Pro to Debut Today With These 5 Features
Some reports have suggested the new high-end MacBook Pro models that Apple is expected to announce today might not be called MacBook Pros at all. They could in fact be something altogether new and more exciting – "MacBook Ultra," perhaps – marketed as the company's top-tier laptop offering. The machines are expected to sit above the current M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, rather than replace them, suggesting the latter will remain in Apple's lineup.
Early voting numbers in New York so far
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On WV’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, Peak Health enters, Caresource exits
A new health insurance company will join West Virginia’s health insurance marketplace for 2027, as another company exits.
What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say.
Chicago’s push for a fully elected school board promised more community voice. Days out from the historic vote, the race also has become a new venue for the city’s infamously rough-and-tumble politics...
Fed, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon set up 48-hour stock market test for AI
The Fed will set the rate backdrop, while Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon face fresh questions about AI spending.
CT health insurance premiums are going up but help is available. What to know
Open enrollment is under way for Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance marketplace providing health and dental plans. There are 22 health plans residents can choose from through Anthem or ConnectiCare Benefits Inc, the only c…
New Hampshire political dynasty boosts John E. Sununu in Senate bid
Political dynasty is front and center as Republican John E. Sununu seeks to retake his old Senate seat in a close-fought race against Democratic Representative Chris Pappas.
Kuyt named Fenerbahce interim boss ahead of Liverpool tie
Former Netherlands forward Dirk Kuyt is appointed Fenerbahce’s interim coach a week before they face his former club Liverpool in the Champions League.
Ahead of Election Day, control of Daviess County Public Library stays at forefront of politics
In 2024, challenges to books in Kentucky public libraries jumped by 1,061%. The majority of those challenges took place in Daviess County, where the Daviess County Public Library has withstood a firestorm.
Greensburg native moves branded apparel business KP Threads to hometown storefront
When Kelly Pruss saw a “for rent” sign in the window of a storefront at the corner of South Urania and Euclid avenues in Greensburg, she knew it was the perfect place for her 3-year-old branded apparel boutique. Pruss, 55, of Greensburg started KP Threads out of her home in
Opinion | Baby Boomers Are Retiring. Private Equity Is Waiting.
Investors in big cities are quietly consuming small businesses all over the country.
Health insurance rules are changing. Here’s how to avoid an unanticipated bill.
Older adults not yet eligible for Medicare could be the most affected, particularly if they are self-employed or ineligible for workplace plans. Some in this group could face annual premiums of more than $20,000.
‘We want people to stay’: North Memorial EMS workers organize for better support
Union organizers say they want a greater voice in staffing, training, equipment maintenance, employee benefits and workplace policies, along with resources to help paramedics and EMTs remain in a profession known for burnout and high turnover.
Business briefs: Caesars offers Nevada residents free parking, dining discounts
The participating resorts are Caesars Palace, the Vanderpump Hotel, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, the LINQ, Paris Las Vegas, Horseshoe Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood, including its Miracle Mile Shops garage …
New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
The new president, Princess Moss, of the largest labor union in the country talks about the challenges facing educators this back to school season and the next steps for NEA.
Minnesota becomes battleground as political clashes shape Senate race
Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the political dispute between President Trump and Democrats. Clashes over immigration and recent accusations of voter fraud are spilling into the U.S. Senate race.
RFK Jr under fire for saying Arabs Muslims don’t produce science or win Nobel Prizes
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been condemned after claiming Arabs no longer produce major science or literature. Nobel laureates and the Michigan Senate race have put his remarks under fresh scrutiny.
“We Just Sold a Business for 50 Times”: Defense Multiples Lift Space
KippsDeSanto’s Karl Schmidt says two recent munitions deals fetched 30 and 50 times EBITDA in a corner of defense that used to trade at six to eight, and defense multiples are lifting private space valuations.
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Election day is soon, and the race for Colorado's Fifth Congressional District is tight.
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
UK HealthCare partners with community health providers to expand women’s health services in rural Kentucky
UK HealthCare brings vital women’s health care closer to home across rural Kentucky.
Penguins Face a Trade Decision as Rebuild Gets Complicated
The Pittsburgh Penguins could be looking at some tough calls as a potential rebuild looms on the horizon for the organization. The post Penguins Face a Trade Decision as Rebuild Gets Complicated appeared first on HEAVY.
Paused humanities, social sciences PhD programs resume admissions with reduced capacity
Some departments warned that smaller doctoral cohorts could cut undergraduate course offerings.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5043-5049: Preparing to Drill at ‘Nazca’
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is finished commenting on Jaylen Brown situation
The trade of Jaylen Brown has already left fans speculating about a deep emotional rift between Jayson Tatum and Brown. Meanwhile, Brown’s recent pointed remark suggested that things might not be entirely smooth between the former teammates. As a result, Tatum once again faced questions about his relationship with Brown, but the Boston Celtics star […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is finished commenting on Jaylen Brown situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
We are living in the age of cartoon science
A new venture to clone military dogs seems more like entertainment than a genuine attempt to solve the many real-world problems we face
Homecoming fun at Pleasanton Primary
As part of Homecoming week at Pleasanton ISD, the PHS Pacesetters helped to spread school spirit. They greeted Pleasanton Primary students by opening car doors and welcoming them to school.
Medicaid work requirements, mental health access in last Lahn-Sand debate
In their last face-to-face debate, Zach Lahn and Rob Sand clashed over mental health access and upcoming Medicaid work requirements in Iowa.
Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him
The Anthony Edwards injury has left the Minnesota Timberwolves facing up to two months without their leading scorer. ESPN's Shams Charania reported October 27 that Edwards required an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. Chris Haynes separately reported that the procedure had already taken place, according to a procedure update. Charania's reported window is up […] The post Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Fourth Graders Explore the Wonders of Space in Science Class
Mrs. Bridges’ fourthgrade science students at Wheeler County Elementary School had an exciting start to the school year as they explored the wonders of space during the first several weeks of class. Throughout the unit, students participated in a variety of hands-on activities designed to expand their knowledge of the universe. They created Solar System
Early rain doesn’t dampen 48th Valle Country Fair
Live mountain music performances by Avery Junior Appalachian Musicians and traditional dances by the Colombianitas troupe lifted spirits, while children participated in games and enjoyed face painting under improving weather.
Political Analysts Weigh Predictions for Midterm Elections
The National Journal Hotline hosts a panel in Washington, DC, examining the 2026 midterm elections, including race predictions and key contests to watch.
James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final days
Voter enthusiasm in a city of fewer than 300,000 underscored the high stakes of a close Senate race in what Democrats call their best chance in a generation.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Democratic candidate in Alaska governor’s race
Murkowski, who has clashed with Trump at times, said the GOP candidates running for governor are too partisan.
Cary business owners push back on NCDOT project proposal: 'Would be devastating'
Dozens of small business owners in Cary are concerned about an $84M NCDOT project that could displace longtime stores near Maynard Road and Chatham Street.
Flint clerk explains how your ballot stays secure
Flint election officials say multiple safeguards are in place to secure ballots as early voting continues. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division plans to place monitors at polling sites in Flint
Israeli Arab political power rising with elections, challenging world’s assumptions
Arab political power reveals a country more complicated than its slogans, with consequential choices for the parties on both sides of the coalition table.
Michigan Democrat candidates allege political intimidation amid doxxing scandal
Democratic candidate Katrina Manetta is running for Michigan's 50th House District. She tells FOX 2 that ads, whether online or via text, show her name, face and personal phone number, which she never authorized.
“I’m Struggling”: Erin Andrews Admits Health Concerns Over Demanding FOX NFL Schedule
Erin Andrews has worked FOX’s NFL sidelines for years, but the weekly grind appears to be taking a toll. The veteran reporter opened up about the physical strain of the network’s demanding schedule, admitting she is finding it hard to keep pace.
Breakout Bills WR Drops Cryptic Hint About Return After Injury
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers could be returning to the team soon, his agent hinted in a cryptic social media post. The post Breakout Bills WR Drops Cryptic Hint About Return After Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
California Science Center, JPL Team Up for New Space Gallery
The California Science Center and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced Tuesday a partnership bringing JPL spacecraft, interactive exhibits and research to the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which opens Nov. 13. The JPL experience will be part of the center’s Kent Kresa Space Gallery. Visitors can explore how robotic missions study Earth, the […]
NASA leaders visit Morehead State space science center
Morehead State leaders welcomed the officials to campus. After speaking with faculty, staff and students, the three took a guided tour of the Space Science Center.
Palestinian protest leader says movement reshaping US politics
Mahmoud Khalil, who became the face of resistance to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian student activism, believes the movement has succeeded by shifting public perception and encouraging…
Palestinian protest leader says movement reshaping US politics
Mahmoud Khalil, who became the face of resistance to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian student activism, believes the movement has succeeded by shifting public perception and encou...
Murkowski endorses Democrat JKT in Alaska governor's race
Polls show Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins with a lead over three Republicans in the four-way race to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
The Cost of Lagging Global Climate Action Is Lost Lives and Poor Health
A new report finds health harms from warming outpaced progress after the Paris Agreement and calls for climate change to be declared a global health emergency.
JPL, California Science Center Team Up for New Space Gallery
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Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade
The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back a familiar face to help address their wide receiver problems. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Arizona is signing veteran wide receiver Zay Jones after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the team. Jones returns with more than 300 career receptions, nearly 3,300 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. […] The post Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Who Owns What: The Watermania Waterpark Richmond May Expropriate
[There is often a lack of transparency around land ownership in BC. Who Owns What is an ongoing series by The Realist focused on interesting land ownership stories. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email: howardchai@substack.com.] Earlier this month, CBC and Richmond News reported that the City of Richmond is planning to expropriate Watermania, the waterpark located at 14300 Entertainment Boulevard near the Richmond Ice Centre. The City of Richmond currently leases the property from a private owner — 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. — and the lease is set to expire in March 2027. According to the reports, the two sides have been unable to agree on terms of the lease renewal and the City has since served a Notice of Expropriation, saying it wants to secure “essential community services,” according to CBC, with outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie telling CBC that “Watermania is an important recreation facility for our community, and the city’s goal is to secure its long-term future.” Richmond News added that because the expropriation is not for a linear easement like a sewage line or rapid transit, an inquiry can be requested, and one has been scheduled for November 30 to December 4, according to CBC. What was left out of both stories, however, is who the City would be expropriating Watermania from. According to the Land Owner Transparency Registry, 14300 Entertainment Boulevard is legally owned by 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. and that numbered company is controlled by a Chinese individual named Hai Feng Zhu, who primarily resides in the Jilin province. The registered address of 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. is 3899 Cartier Street in Vancouver, a mansion in Shaughnessy that BC Assessment values at $10,423,000. The home at 3899 Cartier Street has previously been tied to Kevin Sun of Sun Commercial by reporter Sam Cooper when he was with the Vancouver Sun in a report noting that Sun had an associate named Hai Feng Zhu who is a director of SunOil Ltd., as confirmed by the company’s filings. Another person mentioned in both the report and filing is Denise She. A search of Hai Feng Zhu in the Land Owner Transparency Registry reveals that Zhu also owns four other properties in British Columbia. The Realist then used the PIDs1 to identify the addresses, finding that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 014 are two parcels that form 1155 Bidwell Street in Vancouver and that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 015 are two parcels that form 1755 Davie Street. 1755 Davie Street is the Best Western Plus Sands, 1155 Bidwell Street is a surface parking lot, and both are held under 0993956 B.C. LTD., which is controlled by Hai Feng Zhu alongside the aforementioned Kevin Sun and Denise She, among others. The Best Western Plus Sands is listed under Sun Commercial’s portfolio and Sun Commercial also previously sold the Richmond Ice Centre to the City of Richmond for $32 million in 2019. Denise She, Peter Cheng De She, and Julia MiMi Yang also control 1078635 B.C. Ltd., which owns 1707 Davie Street, the small retail building that sits between 1755 Davie Street and 1155 Bidwell Street. Governments in British Columbia have a tendency to overpay for real estate, so it’ll be interesting to see how much the City of Richmond pays for Watermania if they do end up expropriating the property. BC Assessment values 14300 Entertainment Boulevard at $49,397,000. The assessed value is dated to July 1, 2025 and is a small decline from the previous assessment of $52,584,000. The rest of this story dives into Sun Commercial and $159 million in sales it made last year to KingSett Capital. Become a paid subscriber for all the details. Subscribe Sun Commercial Sun Commercial is based out of the City Square Shopping Centre at 555 W 12th Avenue in Vancouver, which it acquired in 2019 for $225 million, and also has an office located at 415 Yonge Street in Toronto.
Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success
The San Francisco 49ers needed help on the defensive line, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale gave them an opportunity to address that problem. By trading for DeForest Buckner , San Francisco is bringing back a familiar face who can help improve its pass rush as the team deals with injuries. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, ESPN […] The post Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Israel faces another period of political uncertainty
If neither bloc reaches the 61 seats needed for a majority in Israel's parliament, a number of coalitions are possible.
Tip sheet: Reporting on peptides
Peptides’ popularity has outpaced the evidence. Here’s what health journalists should know.
Hernandez hopes to end DiNapoli’s long winning streak as state comptroller
Tom DiNapoli, in office since 2007, is the overwhelming favorite over his Republican challenger, Joseph Hernandez.
MSU hockey to face North Dakota on Great Lakes Sports Network 47.2 Saturday night
The Spartans and Fighting Hawks will face off in the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin, Texas.
Fantasy Football Impact: 4 Potential Josh Downs Landing Spots
A few teams that could be foreseeable places for Colts WR Josh Downs to go to, and the effect it would have on his fantasy football value.
Meet the Lemoore City Council District C candidates
The race for Lemoore City Council’s District C seat is on, and three candidates are competing to come up top: Curtis Barnhart, Mitch Couch and Kyle Griffin.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
How religion collided with race and politics in Brazil’s presidential election
Religion has become an important factor in Brazilian politics. But to see the whole picture, you need to analyze diversity within churches, a political scientist writes.
Canada's particle accelerator ambitions gather pace as TRIUMF advances rare isotope science
As Canada's particle accelerator centre enters this next phase of development, researchers will continue pursuing answers to some of the most fundamental questions in science while simultaneously generating knowledge with practical value for society.
Westlake Elevated breaks ground on commercial units small businesses can purchase
Ground was broken Tuesday on Westlake Elevated, a development in Westlake that will give small-business owners the option to buy commercial space instead of leasing it.
Oct. 29 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Faces and Places
Northbay Health raised nearly $2 million at its fourth annual Gala on Oct. 16.
US Health Chief RFK Jr Faces Widespread Rebuke Over His Anti-Arab Remarks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced widespread rebuke from civil rights groups, healthcare advocates and Democrats on Tuesday over his anti-Arab comments that the Council on American-Islamic Relations cast as "a textbook display of ...
Frontcourt Woes Continue for Kings After Injury Updates
Sacramento faces a depleted rotation as Keegan Murray’s ankle setback and extended timelines for Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell leave the Kings' interior defense dangerously thin.
WKYT Fact✓Check|Booker, Barr claims on health care costs and Medicare for All
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker and Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr are clashing over health care affordability as they compete to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Texas political leaders debate Donald Trump visits as midterm races tighten
RNC Chair Joe Gruters and Texas Democratic Chair Kendall Scudder debate whether repeated Texas visits by Donald Trump and heavy GOP spending signal tight statewide races or routine midterm turnout efforts.
It Took Mass Effect Fans Less Than 15 Minutes To Crowdfund Billboards Outside EA's Offices And The Game Awards
The #SaveMassEffect campaign is rallying to be heard in places EA can’t avoid
A procrastinator’s guide to NH’s 1st Congressional District
This race is tight, and the result could have huge impacts.
Des Moines Children’s Museum relocating to temporary Urbandale location
The Des Moines Children’s Museum is moving to a temporary location at 4093 NW Urbandale Drive as it prepares to leave its current space at Valley West Mall. The museum plans to open to the public at its temporary location Nov. 2, pending completion of the move. The relocation will allow the museum to continue…
Business Alumna Finds Her Place in a Global Career
Business alumna Emily Topielski has built a global career shaped by curiosity and connection—and is helping create new opportunities for future Wildcats.
Crystal Bridges names multiple galleries in expansion
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville recently announced the naming of several galleries and community spaces within its new 114,000-square-foot expansion, which opened in June. “The generosity of...
Colo. aerospace company to establish second HQ in Reston
Colorado security and aerospace defense company Auria will establish its East Coast headquarters in Reston, creating 78 jobs.
The FEC’s filing system is down a week before the election. The agency won’t say why.
The outage comes as candidates face 48-hour deadlines to report large late contributions.
This Open Enrollment Period, ACA Marketplace Enrollees Face Higher Premiums, More Eligibility Restrictions
Everyone’s situation is unique, and people should visit HealthCare.gov or their state-based marketplace to compare plans and see if they qualify for financial help.
When Politicians Weaponize Childhood Rape for Political Gain
In Ohio’s governor’s race, a campaign ad targeting childhood sexual abuse survivor Amy Acton shows women’s personal trauma can be weaponized.
Discord Messages in Discoverable Servers Will Soon Be Searchable on Google
Over the last decade, Discord has become the de facto community space for gaming, and there are a lot of huge servers out there that you can find by scrolling through its public servers page. But starting on November 16, some messages in these huge servers will be viewable from Google.
Blizzard said it wouldn't sell real-money World of Warcraft housing items tied to player races. It lied.
World of Warcraft's housing feature stirs controversy by selling new premium decor items tied to the Kul Tiran player race, going against Blizzard's word that race-related decor items won't be sold for real money