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DSU Receives Funding From Boeing Company
Delta State University has received funding from The Boeing Company to create four annual scholarships for students in the university’s Commercial Aviation pr
5 questions for Penn State basketball this season
Penn State basketball enters the season with a revamped roster and five major questions about its potential.
Military Park to Expand
The Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act was recently signed into law. This legislation permits the State of Mississippi to build a new in
Barack Obama to campaign in Atlanta as political heavyweights make final push ahead of Election Day
Frank Zhao and Zhengguang Lu Win 2026 LOR Science Prize
Frank Zhao and Zhengguang Lu share the 2026 Lee Osheroff Richardson Science Prize for research on unconventional superconductivity and topological states.
What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
After years of steep increases, especially amid the pandemic, U.S. overdose deaths decreased 27% in 2024, and preliminary data from 2025 show another meaningful drop.
Winner-Take-All: How Electoral Design Shapes American Politics
“You have a civic duty to your country to vote” is the most common phrase this time of year. Yet nobody really asks whether the current voting system is actually a disservice to the United States of America. The Netherlands has more than a dozen parties in its parliament, Switzerland has four major parties, but...
Player status report, presented by Orlando Health: Orlando City SC at Chicago Fire FC
Here is the Player Status Report, presented by Orlando Health, for Wednesday's away match at Chicago Fire FC
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.
Women’s college basketball coaches unite to advance women’s cardiovascular health
DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, and new projections indicate that nearly 6 in 10 U.S women will have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to the American Heart...
How State Public Health and Medicaid Agencies Can Build Partnerships to Improve Outcomes
Throughout the country, states are working to improve health outcomes with the efficient use of resources. In particular, they are building partnerships between public health and Medicaid agencies to better align programs, funding, and expertise around shared goals.
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.
Editorial: Another dozen reasons to vote ‘no’ on Amendment 3
If you’re still still considering whether to vote for Amendment 3 (which would eliminate non-school property taxes for almost every homesteaded property in the state, and give the Legislature far
KKR Invests $475 Million in Alexandria's Campus Point Life Science Megacampus in San Diego
KKR (NYSE: KKR) has made a $475 million joint venture investment in Alexandria Real Estate Equities’ (NYSE: ARE) Campus Point... Read More
Why Angel Reese wraps her leg for every WNBA game
It’s become one of the most recogniSable looks in basketball, but Angel Reese’s full-leg wrap is far more than a style statement. There were plenty of questions about how Angel Reese’s game would hold up in the Finals, but she answered every single one by putting the Atlanta Dream on her shoulders.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 3 announced for PS5, PC
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Forge Digitals have announced free-to-play team battle action game Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 3 for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). It will…
ESPN shifts its outlook on FSU’s final five games
ESPN’s latest Matchup Predictor still projects Florida State to split its final five games 3-2, after the Seminoles’ bye week.
The Precision Peptide Company Highlights 30 Years of Peptide Science Behind Its Product Platform
HighlightsChief Scientific Officer Justin Kirkland brings three decades of hands-on peptide synthesis, analytical chemistry and formulation experience to the Company's product platformThe Company's approach centers on synthesis in the United States, an added purification step and independent third-party verificationScience-led development has already delivered the Company's needle-free BPC-157 Recovery Patch, independently tested at 95.5% purity and 2.02 mg of BPC-157 per patchVancouver, British
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…
Meet the women behind Baddies 4 Progress, state’s new progressive PAC
Baddies 4 Progress founders Arshia Hussain and Yusra Mohamud mix social media, political events and community outreach to counter voter apathy. Their new Minnesota PAC builds on organizing that began during Omar Fateh’s mayoral run.
Sci-fi horror collides with small-town politics in John Scalzi’s Monsters of Ohio
Scientific American talks to author John Scalzi about his tentacle-filled 20th novel, its balance of hope and cynicism—and the possibility of a Chappell Roan crossover
The World Series lives another day, plus an NFL firesale
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Shoutout to the Cod Army. Inside: 🤫 Tampa survives 💸 Indy’s open for biz 😳 An unbelievable upset I need to begin this morning with a mea culpa to the Rays. After Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead home run in the 12th inning last night, which put Milwaukee three outs away from a World Series title, I started writing this section as if the Brewers would win. And, to be clear, that was for good reason. Entering the...
CISA warns of hackers now exploiting critical Node2Shell flaw
On Tuesday, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed that hackers have begun exploiting a critical Brotli vulnerability known as Node2Shell, Broccoli2Shell, and HTTP2Shell.
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.
Russell Brand gives evidence in UK sex crimes trial
LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - British comedian and actor Russell Brand told a London court on Wednesday that a documentary making allegations about his behaviour had had a devastating effect
University of New Mexico Health System Diverts Ambulances Due to Ransomware Attack
The University of New Mexico Health System (UNM Health) has experienced a cyberattack that has prevented access to critical electronic systems. The The University of New Mexico Health System, which operates the only level 1 trauma center in the state, is recovering from an October 26 ransomware attack that forced it to cancel appointments and temporarily divert ambulances.
Why science is on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections
From Medicare for All to research grants, science-driven issues are playing a role in the midterm elections
Opinion: Granite Staters want a fighter on health insurance costs
A UNH Survey Center poll shows 90% of NH residents believe insurance companies have too much power over medical treatments.
The politics of Texas’ suburbs, explained in six charts
The state’s fast-growing suburban counties have gotten bigger, more diverse and bluer over time.
More voters are leaving party labels behind, as national politics reshape in WV
A growing number of West Virginia residents choosing to register without a political party, a shift that comes as the state’s political identity continues to change. Interviews with voters and political observers suggest that, for some, leaving a party is less about abandoning politics and more about feeling that neither major party fully represents their beliefs.
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…
The NBA wants the WNBA to grow. This Finals scheduling blunder won’t help
The NBA, with its hands all over the WNBA's growth, needed to push for better solution than an afternoon Game 6 that could crown a champion.
‘One Job Away’ Tries to Help Actors Keep Their Health Insurance
The actor Cheyenne Jackson’s social media campaign highlights the increasing struggles of working actors to book enough parts to remain insured.
Two Blocks in Pennsylvania Show Why It’s So Hard for Campaigns to Reach Voters
In a competitive House district, residents get their election news from under-the-radar sources — or no sources at all.
Opinion | Baby Boomers Are Retiring. Private Equity Is Waiting.
Investors in big cities are quietly consuming small businesses all over the country.
How James Talarico’s Years Teaching Middle School Prepared Him for Politics
Former students and teachers at the San Antonio school where he spent two years with Teach for America recalled a conscientious educator, though there are questions about how big his classes were.
The U.S. Attorneys Carrying Out Trump’s Election and Grievance Cases
Together, they have pursued cases against the president’s enemies and protesters and amplified false claims of widespread election fraud, often citing thin evidence.
Hands on with Football Manager 27: Accomplished new game remedies FM26’s drawbacks
Art de Roché spent five hours playing the upcoming release in Sports Interactive's Football Management behemoth
Inside the Trump administration’s controversial lists of alleged noncitizen voters
In the closing days of the midterms, the Trump administration has sent multiple states lists of what it alleges are noncitizens on the voter rolls, intensifying its controversial efforts to stop those people from voting in the election.
Health inspections shut down a dozen more Central Florida eateries
Last week, 12 more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Your phone knows you’re at the doctor, and data brokers are profiting from it
Privacy and legal experts want more states or Congress to ban advertisers from tracking Americans’ locations via their phones.
How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.
NC among top 5 most gerrymandered states + Averting a State Health Plan deficit
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Brenda Lucas: Community news for Wednesday, Oct. 28
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
Raleigh addiction recovery program to open apartments for mothers and children
The project fills a gap in a state where recovery housing falls short of need, and money, stigma and a lack of affordable housing stand in the way.
Have you been impacted by Epic's actions?
STAT is looking to learn, from people with direct knowledge, how Epic's actions impact hospitals' technology choices. Share your story with us.
As Epic’s dominance grows, its iron grip is choking innovation in health technology
A STAT investigation found that Epic selectively withholds access to patient data, disadvantaging rival software developers and stymying innovation.
Star Entertainment fined $260m in historical money laundering case
Star Entertainment has been fined $260 million for breaching money laundering laws between 2016 and 2022. The casino operator was also found to have contravened customer due diligence rules, including a failure to monitor.
907 Sports: ‘Probably the big story for ASAA this year,’ the future of 9-man football in Alaska
Over the past two weeks, Alaska has seen four football programs crowned as state champions of their respective class. However, only three of those championships were sanctioned by ASAA, the governing body of high school athletics in the state, with the 9-man division excluded from an official state championship.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $3.62, Implies 21% Upside
Explore more price target data and ratings for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. on the Forecasts tab, and track all previous and future analyst recommendations for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. in the dedicated News Flow.Select reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026 FactSet Researc…
St. Paul apartment residents raise health, safety concerns over homeless encampment
Pellissippi State students discover engineering is more than rocket science
Building a rocket is exciting. Launching one is even better. But for students in Pellissippi State Community College’s Engineering Club, the biggest discoveries may have nothing to do with how high a rocket flies. Students are learning that engineering requires creativity, persistence, teamwork and a willingness to try something that might not work the first […]
If You Can Get 5/5 On This History And Science Quiz, You're More Knowledgeable Than 98.9% Of People
Test your science and history knowledge!
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Oct. 28, 2026, puzzle No. 765
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Small business spotlight: The Vinyl Grind
Art comes in many forms: music, painting, sculpture, mosaics and more. The Vinyl Grind owner, Blake Delaney, expresses his passion in crafting lattes and Italian sodas like no one else. The Vinyl Grind is a part of the downtown district in Ames. A garden-level shop near the corner of Main Street and Kellogg Avenue, the...
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.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi earns high rating for Medicare health plan
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii tied for the highest rating in the state earning 4.5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in its 2027 star ratings.
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.
Maple Leafs Just Got Major Blockbuster Trade Hint From GM
There’s no denying the fact that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has been one of the busiest executives in the NHL since taking over the position that was vacated by Brad Treliving.Not only did the Maple Leafs select Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection after winning the […] The post Maple Leafs Just Got Major Blockbuster Trade Hint From GM appeared first on HEAVY.
Dallas health officials investigating E. coli cases linked to State Fair of Texas petting zoo
Officials are investigating whether an uptick in E. coli cases among North Texas children may have stemmed from a petting zoo at the State Fair of Texas.
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.
Scientists build computer model that simulates first 2 billion years of universe
MIT’s Lumina simulation offers an unprecedented look at how the first galaxies and stars emerged and helped end the universe’s dark ages.
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.
Democrats have a shot in Mississippi, but it’s a ‘long shot,’ political strategist says
Democratic strategist Matt Bennett analyzes the battle for control of Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on ‘Special Report.’
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.
Aguilar feels confident as voting is underway
Nevada Secretary of State talks to UNR students about voter safety, federal interference, and how is office is prepared to take on the "what ifs?"
Minneapolis business' Día de los Muertos ofrenda highlights ICE surge impact
Alperen Sengun Filled Out Stat Sheet on Monday Night to Help Houston Stay Undefeated
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun filled out the stat sheet on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks to help his team stay undefeated.
Trump, Talarico make final push to win over Texans
With Election Day next week, President Donald Trump rallied in Lubbock for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, while state Rep. James Talarico held a campaign event just a few miles away on the same night. CNN’s Arlette Saenz reports.
Long COVID burden in healthcare workers: a 12-month survey of 771 cases
Scientific Reports - Long COVID burden in healthcare workers: a 12-month survey of 771 cases
Macrophage biology and immunoregulation in health and disease
Cellular & Molecular Immunology - Macrophage biology and immunoregulation in health and disease
‘State of Black Fort Wayne’ report reveals persistent gaps in jobs, housing and health
City and community leaders are calling for action after new data detailed how Black people in Fort Wayne and Allen County are faring in jobs, education, housing and health.
Scientists warn of worsening climate indicators in new report led by Oregon State University
White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.
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.
Pensacola State College names business department after former President Dr. Ed Meadows
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola State College is honoring former President Dr. Ed Meadows.
Ohio Sec. LaRose refers progressive group to federal law enforcement
The state is asking federal law enforcement to investigate another progressive voter engagement group, accusing them of missing key deadlines and doing "sloppy" work.
Idaho reports second influenza death, as health officials report early start to flu season
Idaho health officials reported the state’s second flu death in the 2026-27 influenza season. Both deaths were among seniors.
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.
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.
Men with lower testosterone at 31 reported good health 15 years later
Researchers analyzed testosterone concentrations measured at age 31 in 2,691 Finnish men and assessed self-reported health, medical conditions, and quality of life at age 46. Men across testosterone quartiles generally reported good health and excellent quality of life, while differences in metabolic and gastrointestinal conditions lost statistical significance after adjustment for waist circumference.
Prince George's approves funding plan to build Sphere Entertainment
Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say
It's the latest setback in the Justice Department's efforts to charge Trump's perceived adversaries.
Photos: Raiders host Make-A-Wish kids
Make-A-Wish kids Ryan, Eduardo, Cody and Chase had their wish fulfilled getting to watch practice and tour Intermountain Health Performance Center before going to Allegaint Stadium for the Raiders game against the Rams.
Lincoln Park business break-ins: What we know so far
Chicago police have confirmed a group of people broke into at least 13 businesses in Lincoln Park.
Israeli UN ambassador to Gov Kathy Hochul: I'd advise focusing on US politics
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon discusses Vice President JD Vance's comments on U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and reacts to N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul's comments on Israel's prime ministerial election on 'The Evening Edit.'
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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