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Birdbrained Science: Boo-ology and other spooky science facts
Logo courtesy of Colbi Loranger, Associate Artist Editor / The Daily Campus. Happy Halloween Eve! It’s the perfect time of year for lovers of thrills and frights. Whether you’ll be spending your ni…
Could AI ever build itself? Scientists map the road to the 'last AI built by humans.'
Researchers hope recursive self-improvement could tackle the skyrocketing costs of developing advanced AI models. But is it viable?
November’s Night Sky Notes: Light-Day Away
On November 18, 2026, the Voyager 1 spacecraft will reach a historic milestone: one light-day from Earth, the farthest humanity has ever explored.
Alexander Isak: Why keeping Sweden striker fit and firing is key to Andoni Iraola's Liverpool revival
Alexander Isak heads into Sundays showdown with champions Arsenal having scored in three straight Premier League games for first time since January 2025; watch Liverpool vs Arsenal on Sunday on Sky Sports Premier League from 3.30pm; kick-off 4.30pm
Anthropic Is a Revolutionary Business, but Its IPO Is Still an Enormous Gamble
The artificial-intelligence trade is full of competitors like OpenAI, Google, and various open-weight models, which makes backing Anthropic risky.
“Exact Opposite of the Ed Reed and Ray Lewis Mentality”: Ravens Fans Slam Kyle Hamilton’s Latest Comments To Address Defensive Struggles
Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is receiving flak for his recent comments. During Thursday’s press conference, he was asked to share his thoughts on the team’s defensive struggles this season.
Vikings’ Kyler Murray Issues Guarantee Amid Justin Jefferson Turmoil
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray made a promise involving wide receiver Justin Jefferson and his lack of usage in recent games. The post Vikings’ Kyler Murray Issues Guarantee Amid Justin Jefferson Turmoil appeared first on HEAVY.
10/30 Gridiron Glory
PADUCAH, Ky. — Check out the scores and highlights from week 11 of Gridiron Glory below, including the final week of the regular season in Kentucky and Tennessee.
"Put Yourself In Shape": Trump Body-Shames Reporter Over Health Question
In a similar instance in Kentucky, he boasted of Republican candidates' handsomeness to further their cause in the US midterms.
Prioritize your health during Halloweekend
Columnist Julia Acevedo argues students need to remember that while celebrating Halloween is important, their health is too.
Bird flu detected in two Sacramento County backyard flocks, health officials say
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in two different backyard poultry flocks earlier this month, Sacramento County health officials said.
Which Dan? Alaskans on the double Sullivan ballot for senate
The Justice Department has dramatically accelerated a criminal probe into whether Alaska Democrats sought to confuse voters by recruiting a Senate candidate intended to siphon votes from the Republican, according to people familiar with the investigation. CNN’s Kyung Lah talked to early voters.
MDOT hosts conference for small and disadvantaged businesses
The conference brings together small business owners, contractors and transportation industry leaders from the U.P. and northern Wisconsin.
Hot Ticket: Halloween thrills and spooky chills highlight island weekend
Run for the headlines: Lace up your running shoes and break out your favorite book character costume Saturday as the 15th Annual Daily News Press Run returns to Galveston for
Why do we see ghosts? The science behind spooky encounters
Why do people see ghosts? Wake Forest associate teaching professor of psychology Melissa Maffeo says our brains like to make sense of things we can’t easily explain. She shares the science behind ghost sightings, from strange sounds to sleep paralysis.
Economic-development campaigns seek to bring more perspective to Colorado's receding business rankings
A business-led marketing push and a separate report from an economic-development group push back on the notion that the sky is falling.
Tatsuya Imai reportedly will exercise player option, return to Astros after rocky first season in MLB
Fernando Alonso doubles down on Alex Albon and F1 field criticism ahead of Mexico City Grand Prix
Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has reiterated his criticism of Williams Alex Albon and other drivers who battle at the back of the grid in F1; watch every session of the Mexico City GP with Fridays practice sessions at 6.30pm and 10pm, live on Sky Sports F1
Recalling health policy giant Bob Blendon | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
At an event celebrating the life of the late Bob Blendon, former colleagues and students recalled him as brilliant, caring, and quirky.
Ohio man at center of political storm in Alaska
Jerid Kurtz won attention for his work in Obama and Brown campaigns. He's under fire now for involvement in Alaska race.
Ubisoft Shares Cryptic Assassins Creed Codename Hexe Update
Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe was announced all the way back in 2022, but aside from a spooky teaser, we still don't know much about it. In a new blog post, Ubisoft has shared a cryptic clue that may shed some light on the project — if you're able to decode it, that is.
Springfield-Greene County Health Department reports suspected avian flu cases in southeast Greene County waterfowl
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is issuing notice of suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in waterfowl in and around southeast Greene County.
Kimi Antonelli to miss Mexico City GP media day due to viral illness ahead of likely world championship coronation
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli is recovering from a viral illness ahead of the weekend where he is expected to secure the Drivers Championship; watch every session of the Mexico City GP with Fridays practice sessions at 6.30pm and 10pm, live on Sky Sports F1
Angels Option Decisions Cover A Wide Range Of Possibilities
The Los Angeles Angels only have one player option to consider, but things get tricky with two who are out of options.
Indie Game Of The Year Winner Pulled From Xbox Over BDS Boycott
Maddy Thorson confirmed both Celeste and TowerFall will no longer be available on Xbox
The 2026 Big Ten College Football Playoff Picture: Week 9
Halloween will be the stage for most of the Big Ten's next slate of games, and things are about as spooky as they've been. Now, with only a handful of games left on the schedule, there is a clear tier of contenders emerging, but one bad weekend could pose a massive threat to the Big …
CBS Sports: Michigan could fire Kyle Whittingham after one season
Reports suggest Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham could be fired after just one season amid poor play.
Kyushu University and Cipher Core join forces to launch preventive healthcare pilot in Bangladesh
Kyushu University and Cipher Core, a Japanese information security company providing security and financial technology solutions, have signed a joint-research agreement and begun preparations for a preventive healthcare pilot in Bangladesh under the Healthy Bangladesh initiative.
Japan's science minister visits Kyoto Fusioneering to back fusion energy industrialization push
Japan's science and technology minister paid his first visit to a fusion energy development site on October 22, 2026 — less than two months after taking office.
Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
CDPH Weekly Media Brief, 10/29/2026
Weekly Media Briefing from the Chicago Department of Public Health, 10/29/2026: Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Event in Daley Plaza; Enjoy a Spooky and Safe Halloween; Healthy Chicago Podcast
Risky business: Petrochemicals industry faces overcapacity, disappointing growth
The global petrochemicals industry has entered an extended period of financial underperformance driven by too much supply and not enough demand.
Booker: Moment is here for KY to put common sense over corruption, people over politics
Charles Booker makes his case to voters before Election Day.
Scientists Ran 100,000 Simulations of Comets Striking Earth. The Results Are a Surprise.
“A one-in-a-million occurrence.”
Just Got an iPhone Duo? Try These Features First
Apple's iPhone Duo launched on Friday, October 23 in markets around the world. Keep reading if you're the lucky owner of Apple's first foldable iPhone. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to Apple, this guide will help you get the most out of your new device.
George Cheeks sets Skydance TV leadership across studios, sports, entertainment, news
Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer George Cheeks has named the leadership team that will work under him across the company's studios business, entertainment, sports and news.
Patrick’s Politics: You can’t afford to vote Republican
Rising inflation and sky-high gas prices. Blatant mismanagement of foreign policy. A fading president losing his grip on reality. These were all attacks used by Republicans against former President…
ACA premiums are going up again. See what it means for you.
The Post analyzed insurers’ finalized and proposed 2027 rate increases across the U.S. See what costs will look like where you live.
Power of Pink: Genetic Testing for Breast Health
Adrienne Russell, Nurse Navigator at Baptist Cancer Center, joined Studio 3 to discuss genetic testing.
The science behind the screams: Inside Mishawaka’s Legend Park
Halloween is almost here, and local attractions are gearing up for a spooktacular weekend."Fear Itself" at Mishawaka's Legend Park is offering theatrical experi
Health officials investigate unusual number of DIPG cases in eastern Kentucky
Families gathered in Corbin Wednesday as state and federal teams look for a cause.
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after coroner's ruling
Police in South Carolina say they have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner’s findings that it was accidental | KYW Newsradio
Legends Radio highlights Claudio Jaffé’s musical passion
Claudio Jaffé COURTESY PHOTO This week's Legends Radio Local Artist Spotlight shines on internationally celebrated cellist Claudio Jaffé.For Claudio, a lifelong passion for music began at an early age. At just eleven years old, he made his orchestral debut in his native Brazil, launching a career that would take him to celebrated stages across the globe, including New York, London and Tokyo.A prizewinning performer and Yale University graduate, Jaffé has dedicated much of his career not only to musical excellence but also to sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians. He previously served as Dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music.Today, Claudio serves as principal cellist of the Palm Beach Symphony, performing in the orchestra's Masterworks Concert Series at the Kravis Center. He also hosts “Symphony Sessions: Lunch & Learn,” giving music lovers an opportunity to explore the stories, composers, and preparation behind upcoming concerts. His scheduled sessions for the 2026–2027 season include February 4 and April 22.Beyond the stage, Jaffé remains deeply involved in community outreach and music education. Through school residencies, student coaching, and educational performances, he continues to share his experience with young musicians throughout Palm Beach County.His contributions reflect a career dedicated not simply to performing beautiful music but also to ensuring its appreciation continues for generations to come. His commitment to both performance and education continues to make a lasting impact on South Florida's cultural community.That is why Claudio Jaffé is this week's Legends Radio Local Artist Spotlight.
Clocks fall back Nov. 1: Sleep specialist on health impacts and how to adjust
Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov. 1, so clocks will be set back an hour. While many will welcome an extra hour of sleep on Halloween night, changing the clocks twice a year carries health impacts.
Japan seeks Korea join neutrino project as Seoul cuts 2025 science budget to zero
Japan seeks Korea join neutrino project as Seoul cuts 2025 science budget to zero Seoul stalls on Hyper-Kamiokande funding as Tokyo urges partnership in Nobel-rich neutrino quest
George Cheeks Unveils Skydance TV Leadership
Skydance TV’s Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer Cheeks has named his ten top executives across the company’s studios business, entertainment, sports and news.
Lexington health department reminds community of free gun lock program
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has given out more than 1,000 gun locks through its “Let’s Lock It, Lex” initiative.
Spooky Science: Arctic Wolf Spiders’ Eating Habits Are Shifting Over Time
Integrative biology professor Amanda Koltz explores the ways that arctic wolf spiders’ diets are shifting over time in a recent paper.
Report: Whittingham’s Michigan Future Is Already in Question
Industry sources are already whispering about Michigan's coaching job, one year into the Kyle Whittingham era. #Wolverines
Jesse Sisgold Exits Skydance for Role at RedBird Capital
A longtime confidant of David Ellison and the former president and COO of Skydance Media, Sisgold most recently led the company's Paramount Sports Entertainment division.
Try These Spooky Science Experiments Just in Time for Halloween!
Get into the Halloween spirit with these hands-on science activities that combine learning and fun! Also, learn tips to help your pumpkin last longer!
Spooky Experiments with Mad Science of Greater Kansas City
Radiant Randy with Mad Science of Greater Kansas City joins Shane and Kerrigan to share a few Halloween experiments.
IBD may transform neurons in the gut, triggering pain even when inflammation is under control
A new study with data from mice and human tissues suggests that, in ulcerative colitis, immune cells in the gut might make pain-sensing nerves hypersensitive.
FRIEDMAN: Not all political scandals are created equal
Should Americans care if their politicians are kinky? That question sits at the heart of a recent controversy surrounding Chris Gallant, the Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in New York’s 1st Congressional District. The New York Post reported on Sept. 13 that Gallant, an openly gay man, had modeled for a...
Owners of veteran-owned businesses in OKC invited to compete for $10,000 prize
A pitch competition for veteran business owners in Oklahoma City will take place on Veterans Day, offering a $10,000 prize to the winner.
Sergio Perez signs new Cadillac F1 contract until 2029 ahead of home race at Mexico City Grand Prix
Sergio Perez has signed a new multi-year contract that will see him stay at Cadillac until at least the end of 2029.
Nintendo joins Best Buy for midnight Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock launch
📅 The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 releases on Thursday, October 27 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert when stock appears 😲 Nintendo Store held a surprise restock on October 26 and is holding a midnight launch event on November 5 🙏 Other retailers may be holding back stock for launch day, too Walmart: Zelda Switch 2 console Best Buy: Zelda Switch 2 console GameStop: Zelda Switch 2 console Target: Zelda Switch 2 console Nintendo: Zelda Switch 2 console 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe We’re expecting to see a Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 restock tomorrow at major retailers like Walmart, as the console and Pro Controller are set to launch. However, Nintendo has joined Best Buy in announcing a midnight launch event for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on November 5, where limited quantities of the special edition console will be available. There is a catch, though. To attend the in-store event, which will be held on November 4 at Nintendo San Francisco and November 5 at Nintendo New York, a Warp Pipe Pass is required, which means capacity will be limited. If you’re lucky enough to receive a Warp Pipe Pass (they’re currently fully booked), you’ll be able to purchase The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console, Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and display stand, the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller on its own, and the Zelda 40th Anniversary carrying case and screen protector. Purchases will be limited to one “per customer” and will be sold on a “first come, first served basis.” Why you should follow our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker Obviously, many will be looking to receive the Zelda Switch 2 before November 5, and an instore event isn’t exactly ideal for many. That’s where our exclusive Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker comes in, as we’re providing up-to-the-second US store inventory checks. Those who follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications will be the first to know when new stock is live, as you can see in the post below. [ Matt Swider (The Shortcut)@mattswider ](https://x.com/mattswider/status/2114758291322757239?s=20) Zelda Switch 2 console in stock at the Nintendo Store nintendo.com/us/store/produ… 4:37 PM · Oct 26, 2026 · 67K Views 18 Replies · 4 Reposts · 75 Likes We’re strongly expecting retailers like Walmart to have stock on launch day, especially as it’s the largest retailer in the US. Cancellations can also occur in the run up to release, meaning more stock is made available that was previously taken. Thursday and Friday mornings is also when Walmart tends to offer restocks online. We’re predicting other retailers like Target, GameStop and Amazon will also get a new wave of consoles on launch day, and we’ll notify you if and when any Zelda Switch 2 restocks appear. You can trust our restock tracker as we helped over 400,000 people buy Sony’s console when it was in and out of stock for two years. We’ve since made it our goal to help our subscribers purchase hard-to-find items. We’ve done the same with the PS5 30th anniversary edition and many more in-demand products. Up next: Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock looks increasingly likely at Nintendo Store Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
Charlotte's growing concierge beekeeping business
Homeowners and businesses are hiring beekeeping pros to install and maintain backyard hives
Shenanigans abound in quirky comedy
Get ready for laughter, surprise, and plenty of neighborhood shenanigans! Art Center Theatre at the Art Center of Citrus County invites audiences to enjoy "Love Thy Neighbor," a comedy by
Forsaken: Introducing Update 7.10
Meet strange traders, collect haunting mementos, deliver mysterious packages, construct an eerie corvette, jump between star systems with seamless warping and more in update 7.10, FORSAKEN! Introducing new spooky gameplay and bringing the full experience of No Man's Sky to iOS devices
No Man's Sky Adds Creepy New Items, Big Quality-of-Life Changes in Latest Major Update
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Apple CEO John Ternus Teases Touchscreen MacBooks: 12 Final Rumors
In a post on X today, Apple CEO John Ternus shared a short video that shows an Apple logo being projected onto a dark wall against a nighttime city skyline. This teaser comes just a few hours before Apple is expected to announce new MacBook models with touch-enabled OLED displays, so it is very likely in reference to that. Apple invited selected tech reporters and content creators to a "Pro and tell" experience in Los Angeles at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today.
Why Anthropic's IPO is risky business
Anthropic’s much-anticipated initial public offering is giving potential investors some perspective on the risky business of artificial intelligence. CNBC's tech reporter Jonathan Vanian has more details on the company's S-1 filing.
Alford-Windfield Appointed to Board
Mississippi Delta Community College Vice President of Enrollment Management, Dr. Kylon Alford-Windfield, has been appointed to the College Board’s National Ad
Why do we see ghosts? The science behind spooky encounters
At Halloween, when people share tales of haunted houses, ghosts in the graveyard and things that go bump in the night, Wake Forest University psychologist Melissa Maffeo responds with science. Author of the 2025 book “Science of the Supernatural: Critical Thinking for the Mind and Brain,” Maffeo explores the spooky experiences pop culture often attributes to the paranormal through the lens of neuroscience. She says several key neurological and psychological factors can explain why we see ghosts.
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
Building for Tomorrow is Better for Business Today
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has launched the seventh round of its Buildings of Excellence Competition.
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.
Genta Koja’s victory might not turn the tide in Okinawan politics
Genta Koja’s election victory marks a conservative shift in Okinawan politics, but longstanding tensions with Tokyo remain far from resolved.
Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd head coach Michael Carrick and club captain hold clear-the-air talks ahead of Chelsea fixture
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was an unused substitute in their 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth after being dropped by Michael Carrick; Man Utd head coach will take Saturdays game against Chelsea with Fernandes now in contention after talks on Tuesday
Inside Melania Trump's secret diplomatic role in the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal
Melania Trump spent weeks negotiating between Moscow and Kyiv to broker a localized ceasefire in Oleshky, a devastated city in Ukraine's Kherson region.
Small businesses turning to risky cash advances to survive
Struggling small businesses are turning to costly merchant cash advances for quick capital, but high fees and daily payouts are driving many into debt.
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.
SAP and NTT to Cooperate on Delivering Trusted Sovereign Cloud and SAP Business AI Capabilities
TOKYO — The companies share the ambition to advance secure, resilient and sovereign digital transformation for regulated industries.
Liverpool may be sleepwalking into diabolical 2027 transfer mistake
Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.Sky Sports Germany claim that the Argentine star is high on Real Madrid’s wishlist, with the Spanish outfit paying close ...
Sky Sports forced into FOUR apologies after Fleetwood Town hero lets slip X-rated comment following shock Arsenal win
Fleetwood Town produced a night for the ages by dumping Premier League champions Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup in a stunning penalty shootout victory. However, the League Two side’s historic achievement was momentarily overshadowed by a hilariously foul-mouthed slip during the post-match celebrations.
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.
BREAKING NEWS: Entertainment firm Bandai Namco says about 340,000 personal records leaked
BREAKING NEWS: Entertainment firm Bandai Namco says about 340,000 personal records leaked
Long Bucky fishing app developed with mental health feature
Synced Lines, which has been developed to support anglers, will go live on 1 January.
Laurent Mekies reveals 'attention from F1 teams' in Red Bull-Ford Powertrains power unit amid Aston Martin rumours
The Red Bull-Ford Powertrains power unit has been very competitive in 2026, so could they supply more teams in the future, including Aston Martin? Watch every session of the Mexico City GP from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1
Kentucky 6th District candidates Alvarado, Dembo debate costs, health care in Estill County
The forum was moderated by Estill County High School junior Lincoln Wilburn.
“The Spooky Science of Pipe Organs”
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the National Music Museum (NMM) hosted a Halloween-themed event featuring songs performed on a 200-year-old pipe organ. The event included a chance to discover how pipe organs work through the NMM’s “Organ Experience,” showcasing how a miniature, fully functional pipe organ is assembled by Anna Van Kley. Van Kley […]
Dallas Mavericks Make Kyrie Irving Injury Announcement Before Thunder Game
Kyrie Irving's playing status is uncertain for Wednesday's Mavericks-Thunder matchup after Dallas listed the nine-time All-Star as questionable. The post Dallas Mavericks Make Kyrie Irving Injury Announcement Before Thunder Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
Why Anthropic’s IPO is risky business
Ahead of Anthropic's IPO, the AI giant's S-1 outlined an unusually broad series of risks to the AI company's success including cyber threats, existential risks to humanity, the model's self-preserving qualities, a tumultuous political climate and even climate change. CNBC's Jonathan Vanian has the story.
Mavericks Announce Major News About Former Duke Star Kyrie Irving
The Dallas Mavericks announced major news about former Duke star Kyrie Irving on Tuesday.
Everything Evanston: Fall flavors ramp up spirit, business in Evanston coffee shops
Autumn in Evanston brings seasonal menus and seasonal rushes as coffee shops fill with fall customers. SAMI HELLER: With the weather beginning to fall below 60 degrees, it’s time to ‘fall’ into the season of spooky movies, light sweaters and pumpkin spice. The Daily went into Evanston to see what the season of color-changing foliage...
Kyrie Irving is questionable for the Dallas Mavericks’ …
Kyrie Irving is questionable for the Dallas Mavericks’ …
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:
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