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Anthropic S-1 sends IPO windfall to Spark and Bessemer
Anthropic S-1 details rapid AI growth, record IPO prospects, huge gains for Spark Capital, Bessemer, and a challenge to OpenAI.
Tigers president Scott Harris gives health updates on key players
Most of the updates on the health front was positive from Tigers president Scott Harris, speaking at MLB's GM meetings in Las Vegas.
Bessent confronts Lutnick over not labeling Nvidia customer a national security threat, sources say
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over his department’s reluctance to label Nvidia customer Megaspeed a possible national security threat in a Situation Room confrontation last week that illustrates the tension inside the Trump administration over Chinese access to Nvidia’s advanced chips, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.
Publisher Confounds Nintendo By Releasing Two Games With The Same Name At The Same Time On Switch
Piece by Piece and Piece by Piece will launch side-by-side on November 25th
Ann Arbor-based RealTruck names new president in leadership transition
CFO Baljinder “Bobby” Singh takes on an additional title while CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl moves into an advisory role.
Delaware residents file lawsuit seeking a second House seat for the First State
They want a federal court to overturn the House’s 435-seat cap and create a second congressional district for Delaware.
From Navy nurse to home health pioneer: Eileen Klimkowski's journey of service and innovation
A small-town girl from New Jersey never imagined that a chance decision to join the Navy would lead her to Charlotte, a degree from UNC Charlotte’s School of Nursing, and a pioneering career that would transform home health care across the region. But for Eileen Klimkowski ’79, following opportunity and trusting her instincts became a […]
Meet Teddy Riner, the Decorated Olympian Running for French President
Amid the widespread unrest that has enveloped France, Riner said “the time has come to step up and take responsibility.”
Aaron Gordon Gives Health Update After Rocky Start to Nuggets Season
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has not looked like himself this season.
The Housing Crisis Was on the Ballot. Here’s What Voters Approved.
With the cost of housing a top concern going into last week’s midterms, voters in four states decided on how their governments should address the problem. Voters considered six statewide housing policy ballot measures in the 2026 midterms, approving four and rejecting two. The winning measures ...
Trump administration to pursue public land sales and a decrease in federal ownership
President Donald Trump’s administration wants to sell public lands to states, tribes and local governments as part of an effort to “decrease the size of the federal estate.”
Jazz Lose Lauri Markkanen For At Least One Month Amid Disastrous Start To Season
The Jazz suffer another major injury setback as Lauri Markkanen joins Jaren Jackson Jr. on the sidelines.
Trump says the towering arch he wants to be build might be dedicated to military veterans
President Donald Trump has observed Veterans Day by suggesting that the towering arch he wants to build in his own honor might also be dedicated to veterans and the U.S. military
Last chance for Central Health lawsuit
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Central Health lost in part in District Court, then lost in the Third Court of Appeals. Now—nine years after the lawsuit was filed in October 2017—the plaintiffs await a decision about whether the state’s highest court will consider the case. A Petition for Review filed Monday asks the Supreme […]
Golden Joystick Awards 2026
The Golden Joystick Awards for 2026 were held on November 11, and Insider Gaming has the complete list of award winners.
'Political theater.' Sen. Chris Garten pushes back on ballot discrepancy concerns
Democrats in Senate District 45 say they are considering a recount. Sen. Chris Garten says ballot discrepancies are unlikely to upset his lead in that race.
The hypocrisy of Trump’s team warning Democrats against politicized investigations
After years of Republicans going to extraordinary lengths to politicize congressional oversight and target President Donald Trump’s enemies, his administration is now issuing stark warnings to Democrats to not politicize congressional oversight to target Trump and those around him.
The Financial Side of Preparing for Careers in AI and Data Science
The Financial Side of Preparing for Careers in AI and Data Science
Study Suggests Not All Obesity Means Ill-Health
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Only between a quarter and a third of people currently diagnosed with obesity should be considered as in poor health, according to a new study that joins calls to overhaul how the condition is diagnosed. The study, published in Nature on Wednesday,
El Salvador's Bukele makes a political gamble with a Haiti gang offensive ahead of an election
Salvadoran troops bombard a gangster’s home from helicopters over the Haitian countryside. Civilians cheer on marching camouflage-clad soldiers. Armored cars drive through the Caribbean nation’s gang-ravaged streets.
Wes Moore, coy about 2028 presidential bid, writes book on ‘healing the nation’
Maryland governor Wes Moore announced he's releasing a new book entitled "Repair: Healing a Divided Nation."
Ministers consider forcing TV industry to better protect women after David Walliams allegations
Lisa Nandy expected to meet leaders from television, film and publishing and could legislate if voluntary action deemed insufficient
Health officials warn of powerful synthetic opioid, encourage residents to carry Narcan
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Voters Want Affordability. Trump Wants a Fight.
Last week, voters sent a clear and historic rebuke to the party in power. Angry about the rising cost of living — and frustrated with what they see as the president’s disinterest in solving it — voters shouted the unambiguous message that they want urgent solutions on affordability.The president, however, seems not to have heard them at all.
Ashland University rewards president with three-year extension
President Jon Parrish Peede will continue leading the private university as it works to strengthen its finances and improve its long-term outlook.
City delays decision on new Uni-Snelling entertainment district
More time is needed for University-Snelling area business owners and residents to discuss an ambitious liquor licensing plan centered on the busy intersection. In the meantime, Dilla Sports Bar and …
2027 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 89: Dru Baker
White Sox outfielders have taken a step forward, while this speedster has stalled out
Biden says he wouldn't have run for a second term in 2024 if he knew he had cancer
Joe Biden says he didn’t know he had cancer while he was president and wouldn’t have sought a second term if he’d already been diagnosed
Google is testing a 'fast' new Gemini 4 AI model named Hydrogen
Google's streak of new models may be set to continue, as the company has been testing what it calls a fast and efficient offering named "Hydrogen."
Grade the Broncos’ trade for Daiyan Henley
The Denver Broncos made a sneaky impactful move ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday when they acquired inside linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers. That move is at the center of our weekly SB Nation Reacts survey. Grade the trade and we’ll work up some cool graphics to share later in […]
Insider buying boosts Six Flags Entertainment
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NORTH QUEENS CIVIC ASSN MEETING: The North Queens Homeowners, Tenants & Businesses Civic Association meeting will be on Thursday, November 12, 7:30 pm at The Lexington School for the Deaf, 25-26 75th Street in East Elmhurst. Roundtable with Timothy Chubinidze, Director of Advance & Civic Engagement, Queens Borough President’s Office. WE LOVE WHITESTONE TOWN
Marquette Bookshelf: ‘Backlash Presidents: From Transformative to Reactionary Leaders in American History’
Dr. Julia Azari discusses her new book, which discusses how racially transformative presidents have been followed by presidents who bear striking similarities.
El Salvador's Bukele makes a political gamble with a Haiti gang offensive ahead of an election
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has sought to present himself as the savior to Haiti’s gang crisis
OpenAI is launching verified business profiles and AI agents inside ChatGPT
The beta Business Hub lets companies manage listings in ChatGPT; agents are open to eligible U.S. ecommerce and online service firms
Sold my belongings before moving internationally, but now moving back
Before moving abroad for a year, I got rid of most of my clothing, decor, and more. Now I'm getting ready to go home, and realizing I don't miss it.
Biden says he would not have proceeded with campaign had he known he had cancer
Former President Joe Biden said in an interview released on Wednesday that his debate performance with Donald Trump in 2024 “was not very consequential” and that he would have not tried to seek a second term had he known he had cancer.
Health insurance navigators available to help in Genesee and Orleans counties
BATAVIA — With open enrollment underway through the NY State of Health Marketplace, Orleans Community Health is reminding residents of Orleans and Genesee counties that assistance is available to help
Central Ohio marks Veterans Day with ceremonies, service events and business discounts
Veterans Day is being marked across central Ohio with ceremonies, community service events and discounts aimed at honoring those who served.At the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, a special service is looking back
The Latest: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans
The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and handling of the war against Iran, which some Republicans blame for sweeping election losses
BBC talks to Mississippi voters awaiting Senate result
Democrat Scott Colom's razor-thin advantage has defied political gravity in a conservative fortress that President Donald Trump won in 2024 by over 22 points.
Tano raises $4M to help brands automate creator marketing
Tano, whose customers have included Unilever and Lovable, uses AI agents to vet creators, negotiate deals, and evaluate campaigns.
MLB News Outside the Confines: The kids are alright
Rookie and Manager of the Year were announced. The GM meetings are underway and other Hot Stove speculation.
Indonesia's Vice President Has Resigned, Three Political Sources Say
JAKARTA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Indonesia's vice president Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned, two political sources at the parliamentary upper house and Gibran's political aide Budi Arie Setiadi told Reuters. (Reporting by Ananda Teresia; Writing by Stanley Widianto; Editing by ...
Premier League ADMITS huge VAR blunder cost Liverpool against Arsenal
The Premier League's independent review panel has officially acknowledged that Liverpool were incorrectly denied a crucial penalty during their recent defeat to Arsenal. The verdict vindicates manager Andoni Iraola following a controversial incident where Jurrien Timber pulled back Alexander Isak inside the penalty area.
Climate change is literally changing the way Earth spins, scientists warn
Geophysical Research Letters study used polar motion to check groundwater depletion estimates, linking lost underground water to nearly 80 centimeters of rotational-pole drift.
OpenAI's ChatGPT Ads face ROI test as marketers weigh results
More than 100,000 advertisers have tested ChatGPT Ads. OpenAI's ad business now has a new task: keeping them hooked.
“Such a Dumb Organization”: Fans React As Eagles’ Arnold Ebiketie Trade to Bengals Reportedly Shuts Down
While the 2026 NFL trade deadline day has seen a lot of players and picks being exchanged between teams based on their current standings and future requirements, it looks like some deals did not go through despite being close to completion. According to NFL Insider Ari Meirov’s Tuesday report, Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive end Arnold Ebiketie was slated to join the Cincinnati Bengals.
Novant Health CEO Carl Armato retires, former NHRMC president named interim leader
Armato joined Novant Health in 1998. He’s overseen the non-profit healthcare system’s significant growth, including ambitious plans for a $1 billion expansion at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. John Gizdic, who ran NHRMC in its county-owned days, was named interim CEO.
Georgia businesses cleanup to start over after devastating flooding
Days after floodwaters devastated the north Georgia town of McCaysville, residents and business owners are still dealing with the damage.
FSU's Jeff Purinton explains key qualities for head football coach
The FSU Seminoles introduced Jeff Purinton as their athletic director on Monday, and he explained the qualities he considers in a football coach.
GDBHDD Mental Health Matters Conversation
Watch this special GDBHDD Mental Health Matters conversation as Assistant Athletic Director - Mental Health & Performance Dr. Dylan Firsick talks with Lawson...
Nurse practitioners help address health care shortages, association president says
Valerie Fuller of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners discusses access to care, regulations and training during National Nurse Practitioner Week.
Trump envoys to meet Putin in Moscow after latest Ukraine talks end without a breakthrough
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner said Wednesday he and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff would travel to Moscow tomorrow after trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi ended without a clear breakthrough.
Protesters pelt objects at Joe Biden outside Irish university
Videos show protesters, some waving Palestinian flags, chanting “blood on your hands” and pelting objects at the former president outside Trinity College Dublin.
Anthropic's IPO is an investor referendum on AI
The tech company recently set its IPO price targeting a $1.4 trillion valuation, and the stakes for the AI industry are high.
Michigan Residents Voted to Get Corporate Money Out of Politics. Now Utilities Are Suing
Amid rising electricity costs, Michiganders decisively voted for a ballot proposition to curtail the ability of utilities to spend on elections—a move utilities say limits their freedom of speech.
El Salvador's Bukele makes a political gamble with a Haiti gang offensive ahead of an election
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has sought to present himself as the savior to Haiti’s gang crisis
El Salvador's Bukele makes a political gamble with a Haiti gang offensive ahead of an election
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Salvadoran troops bombard a gangster’s home from helicopters over the Haitian countryside. Civilians cheer on marching camouflage-clad soldiers. Armored cars drive through the Caribbean nation’s gang-ravaged streets.
3rd Place Art + Science Competition: Kari Varner
For the Art + Science Competition entitled States of Change, we asked to see photography that examines art and science through transition, transformation, and instability. Change may be gradual or abrupt, visible or difficult to perceive, ranging from emotional shifts to environmental conditions. We invite artists to consider how photography can reveal states of change—where
Insider Data Theft Incident Reported by Premise Health
Premise Health Holding Corp has announced that a former employee copied patient data without authorization. Data security incidents have also been Premise Health Holding Corp has announced that a former employee copied patient data without authorization. Data security incidents have also been announced by Telecare Corporation and Enara Health.
Can AI help aspiring screenwriters break into Hollywood?
As generative AI spreads through Hollywood, unsettling writers worried about losing jobs and creative control, some L.A. educators see it as a way for emerging screenwriters to develop pitches, visuals and projects — and reach industry contacts once reserved for insiders.
Kids and Immunity: Healthy Habits that Actually Help
From vitamin supplements to foods marketed as immune system boosters, parents have so much to consider when trying to keep their children healthy. But what truly helps support a child's immune system?
Rising Stars of Real Estate 2026
From agents, to brokers, to fintech entrepreneurs, to public relations professionals, here are Business Insider's 2026 rising stars of real estate.
Regret paying $162 to upgrade to premium class on Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines' "Premium Class" comes with designated overhead bins, free alcohol, and more legroom. For me, the perks didn't justify the price.
Data center workers are stretching their per diem by living in RVs
RVs are going from boomer retirement wagons to the darlings of the data center boom.
Corewell Health marks construction milestone for 119-unit housing project
Medical residents are expected to move in mid-June 2027, with Starbucks as the ground floor tenant.
Students line up at 5 a.m. to sprint through career fairs
College students are lining up at 4:30 a.m. for career fairs, racing to recruiters' booths. "Thank god I'm employed," one TikToker wrote.
Close Trump ally to lead House Republicans next year
House Republicans will have a new leader at the start of the new Congress in January: Ohio's Jim Jordan, a co-founder of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus and a close ally of President Trump.
A CNN poll on 2028 contenders shows how wide-open the next election is
If the 2026 midterms were an opportunity for voters to express their feelings about President Donald Trump’s administration, the election in two years will be their first opportunity to cast a vote for president without his name on the ballot.
'No one dared question his results': How thermodynamics sparked a heated debate about Earth's age in the 19th century
In this excerpt from "This is Life: A Journey from Inside Your Body to Beyond Earth," author and physicist Christophe Galfard explores the way 19th century scientists were starting to use thermodynamics to understand just how old Earth is.
Oklahoma receives $227M in second year of federal Rural Health Transformation Program
The Rural Health Transformation Program is a $50 billion investment signed into law last year, alongside an estimated $911 billion in reductions to federal Medicaid spending over a decade.
Spy scandal highlights contradictions at heart of Trump’s China policy
President’s warnings about Beijing’s technological ambitions collide with his close relationships with American tech executives and desire to preserve relations with Xi Jinping.
Taiwan's chip show will go on, with or without Jensen Huang
Tech analysts say TSMC's grip on the AI industry's hunger for semiconductors should keep its business going, no matter who helms Nvidia.
Gov. Josh Shapiro, long rumored to have presidential ambitions, claims midterm victory
While the victories were part of a national wave for the party, Democrats across Pennsylvania have highlighted Shapiro’s role in their success in the state. And Shapiro hasn’t been shy about touting those victories.
Yale-led local health project earns office space, looks to expand scope
The new office and storage space has already been filled with medical supplies and is set to allow the program, which provides free blood pressure screenings and glucose tests for New Haven residents, to collaborate with more local organizations.
Open enrollment is squeezing small businesses. Nearly 70% want outside help
As benefit plans grow more expensive and complex, small business owners are turning to outside experts to preserve and expand coverage for their workers.
CVS announces breakup, but its Ohio skeptics say it's incomplete
Some skeptics say CVS's announcement that it will break itself up is just an effort to stave off reform. But one said it's still significant.
“She Needs To Come Clean”: Linda Cohn Demands Public Accountability As Dianna Russini’s Past Controversy Refuses To Go Away
As former ESPN host and The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini announced the start of her new weekly show “The Russini Report” on Monday, Nov. 9, her alleged relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, which neither has confirmed, has come into focus again.
Ireland 'won't get into arm wrestle' with Fiji
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey says Andy Farrell's side will not be drawn into an arm wrestle with Fiji in Saturday's Nations Championship game in Dublin.
Catching up with sports nutrition supplements: A roundup of the latest science
Gut health, recovery and cognitive performance feature prominently in the latest sports nutrition science, with studies exploring biotics and multi-ingredient combinations alongside established ingredients like creatine and caffeine.
City of Salem Invites Salem Residents and Businesses to Complete 2026 Haunted Happenings Surveys
As reflections and preparation for next year’s Haunted Happenings commence, Mayor Dominick Pangallo and City officials are looking for feedback from Salem residents and businesses on this year&a
I got 4 job offers, picked Meta. Here's what I did to land the role.
Adwait Sathe, a Meta engineer, was strategic about who he cold-messaged on LinkedIn and how he tailored his CV to each application.
Indonesia’s Wiretap Scandal Heralds Political Showdown for Prabowo
A former chief of police has been arrested for spying on the president.
The GOP delivers its answer to midterms rout: It’s intensifying the fight
Republicans have chosen a counterintuitive remedy for voters’ stunning midterm election rebuke of President Donald Trump: more Trumpism.
AI's rapid evolution could leave infrastructure investors behind
The technology is evolving so quickly that today's investments could be overtaken before they pay off.
Trump trots out his chaotic greatest hits to a weary public
As he braces for Democrats to assume legislative control in Washington, President Trump has sought to take back center stage with some discordant maneuvers.
2027 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 90: Carson Jacobs
The righty tamed contact, but lost some control, stalling him out at Double-A
Paraguay Banking Crisis Topples Santiago Peña, Sparks Political Turmoil in Paraguay
Peña, a conservative economist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, was removed from office after the collapse of Ueno Bank.
Meet the Duke students trying to tell the human side of science, one podcast episode at a time
Four Duke graduate students launched a new podcast, titled “Benchside Broadcast,” this fall that aims to bring the stories behind scientific research to the airwaves. The show airs weekly on WXDU.
Family business of Ole Miss student who made monkey noises outside black students’ door hit with lawsuit over racism claims
Houston Astros plan to replace assistant GM Connor Huff, who is leaving for job outside of baseball
Assistant GM Connor Huff came to Astros in 2022 and is now leaving for opportunities outside of baseball.
Local restaurant owner reports 6 fires outside business this year
An Albuquerque restaurant owner says six fires outside his business this year have left smoke damage behind and raising concern.
Former CIA officer says what Nvidia case can teach companies
Former CIA officer Michele Rigby Assad says Nvidia's case shows why tech companies must train workers to spot foreign intelligence risks.
Warriors Get Encouraging Brandon Williams Injury Update
The Golden State Warriors are rolling right now. After a 0-3 start to the season, they have won eight straight games to move to 8-3. Monday’s 138-87 beatdown of the New Orleans Pelicans was their most lopsided home win since 1991. But that night also came with a scare. Brandon Williams checked in during the […] The post Warriors Get Encouraging Brandon Williams Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.
Moana, The Invite and “What Customers Want”
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I wanted to acknowledge that two of the most important figures in sports media (at least to me and my team) are stepping back from two of the best sports shows of all time. First off, Ernie Johnson will no longer host possibly the greatest studio show in the history of all sports, Inside the NBA. (Charles Barkley has said in the past that he’s retiring when Ernie does, which would be even worse!) EJ is one of the greatest to ever do it, and the NBA won’t be the same without him. Next, Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence from PTI, my favorite sports news show. I’ve been listening to the podcast for this show since the 2010s, if not earlier, treating it as my daily sports page. Wilbon, along with his co-host Tony Kornheiser, is also one of the greatest to ever do it. The sports media landscape will be worse without these two in it! Wishing all the best to Wilbon and EJ. Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’ve got two big shows—the second season of Prime Video’s The Terminal List and the third season of Netflix’s _Nobody Wants This—_but both were bested by an acquired title landing on Netflix. All that, plus an Original film from Mexico makes the charts but a formerly huge foreign TV show does not, a notable creator’s latest standup special flops, Ted Lasso finishes as a top season four series of all time, big numbers for the NBA’s new season (finally), the top animated shows on linear and streaming, movie budgets, and all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. But first, on the film side, I’m taking a look at Moana and A24’s buzzy film from last summer. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of October 19th to October 25th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - What Do Customers Want? If I could remove one phrase from entertainment journalism, it would be “what customers want”. It’s not that it’s not wrong per se, but I read a lot of articles that use that phrase, but then don’t provide evidence of what customers actually want.1 For example, look at the bar chart below. It shows customer interest as measured by how much customers actually spent at the American box office, comparing four films to four others. Which films would you say represent “interest” the most? The one on the left certainly seems bigger, right? So it seems like “customers” wanted to see those films more. So here’s that chart with names attached: That’s right, four very buzzy films—The Invite, You Can See Everything, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and Primetime—went up against four notable “flops” or underperformers—Moana, Disclosure Day, Minions and Monsters, and Supergirl—and the latter clearly had more interest. That doesn’t mean they’re more profitable2 or well-liked by critics, but if you’re asking what customers want to spend their money on, it’s those movies. I’d especially argue that You Can See Everything had about as much media coverage as a film can get—I saw/read about it constantly; whenever random NBA podcasts are talking about it, you know it’s everywhere—and yet Moana will likely best it. I bring this up, because this week features a showdown between a notable box office flop, Moana on Disney+, and a buzzy dramedy, The Invite on HBO Max. Moana was widely considered to be a flop, and it was a disappointment at the box office, only earning $126 million domestically (and $323 million globally). For the budget, that’s a big miss, down from Moana 2’s heights of $1 billion globally. But as I’ve written a few times this summer, we often confuse “this film is profitable” with “more customers want to watch this film”, which is not the same thing. But that’s the box office. Let’s look at the streaming numbers, starting with the Moana live-action reboot. Where, yes, Moana (2026) also disappointed. It made Nielsen, but under 10 million hours, which is low for kid-skewing Disney+ films: It did make Samba TV, but at tenth place for only one week: Those numbers stand in stark contrast to some of Moana’s previous superlatives on streaming. Moana (the original animated film) has made the Nielsen charts 130 times since 2021. Moana 2 opened to 33.3 million hours on Nielsen. Moana was the biggest film on streaming in 2023 and 2024, second in 2020 and 2021, and top six in 2022 and 2025. Moana 2 was second overall in 2025. To be clear, the Moana live-action reboot didn’t work, given how much it cost to make. It’s absolutely a disappointment. But more families paid to see it than people paid to see most of A24’s buzzy films this year, with one notable (horror film) exception. Okay, on to The Invite, A24’s buzzy summer release, which just came to HBO Max. Mainly, I’m curious: Who made money from this film? Or who lost money: the stars of The Invite or A24? No, seriously, read this Deadline article for the details. The Invite’s budget was allegedly “under $15 million” (so...$14 million?) then A24 bought it for “a sum north of $10 million”, which I saw elsewhere as over $12 million (so...$13 million?), but then it just made $26 million in the US. So basically, The Invite’s investors only made money after they sold foreign territories—it made $33 million overseas—but A24 might just make its money back in the US in the theatrical window, assuming it had $0 in marketing. I read one article analyzing this film’s marketing campaign which assumed no marketing spend, even though that article went on to detail how much marketing and PR and ads this film had. For what it’s worth, I saw a lot of marketing for it. A24 will likely just break even after factoring in other windows, but no matter what, this isn’t a hugely profitable juggernaut from Hollywood’s most-heralded film studio. (And, I’d note, most coverage of IP or superhero failures doesn’t account for profitability in future windows.) Really, I’m guessing that the stars—Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Ed Norton and Penelope Cruz—had or kept their backend, hence why they did so much press for this film, which brings me to my actual takeaway, which I just mentioned two weeks ago about Backrooms: I don’t trust A24’s reported film budgets anymore. Either A24 is strategically releasing low numbers to get good press or they’ve really cracked the code on how to make movies at prices no one else can approach. But I’m skeptical about that last point. You don’t keep elite talent happy by keeping budgets in check—see: Dan Lin getting fired—and by all accounts, A24 keeps talent very happy. There’s another option: not paying big name actors their actual quotes upfront by giving away back end/profit participation. Offering backend is one great way to keep the reported budget lower than it actually is, but it makes the film less profitable for A24. (By the way, I’m still running down the numbers on Backrooms’ budget. If you know its actual budget—not the reported $10 million number—reach out to me on my contact page. I’ve heard rumblings I’m on to something, but would love something more concrete.) Okay, enough asking questions about A24’s business model. To the streaming ratings! The Invite came to HBO Max on 23-Oct, so we could look at the streaming numbers now… …and I don’t have any for you since it didn’t make any of the charts I track. And that’s pretty much the moral of the streaming story. Even though it disappointed on streaming, Moana wins this round, too. Quick Notes on Film The only other notable new straight-to-streaming film was S_urviving Hurricane Otis_, a Mexican Original on Netflix. It made Nielsen with 3.4 million hours and Luminate with 4.8 million hours. Overall, I’d call that very solid for a foreign-language title, but still far from a hit. Overall, the Luminate and Nielsen charts felt very light this week. Gladiator II also came to Netflix non-exclusively (it’s still streaming on Paramount+) and had 5.0 million hours according to Nielsen. That’s up from the 3.7 million hours it had when it premiered on Paramount+ a year and a half ago. Netflix’s Animals fell to 4.9 million hours according to Nielsen and fell off the Samba TV charts. Peacock/Universal’s Disclosure Day actually made it for a third week, but only at 2.8 million hours. Apple TV’s Sacrifice was down to 2.7 million from 3.2 million. Still, for an Apple TV film to make two weeks is solid (for them). Toy Story 5 made a fifth week on the charts. We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… ...how The Terminal List did after a four-year break... ...what acquired surprising title topped the charts… …where Ted Lasso finished in the all-time charts… ...big NBA opening week ratings... …a controversial new reality show that missed the charts... ...what very notable foreign TV show flopped... ...all the flops, bombs and misses... ...and a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue.
Kennedys move to block Trump’s arch, saying it would disturb JFK gravesite
The legal filing argues that the arch would cast a shadow on Kennedy family graves and disrupt the sightline from the eternal flame memorializing the former president.
Trump's midterm loss opens a window for Iran diplomacy
Both Tehran and Washington have powerful incentives to resolve the conflict through negotiations, but actors on both sides have their own reasons to derail these efforts
Tai Chi for Health
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County invites Grove City Manor and SFC residents to attend free Tai Chi for Health starting Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
West Michigan-born 'health hub' with acai, kombucha adding Ford Airport location
Boochie Bar, a cafe that serves kombucha, acai and other healthy options in downtown Rockford, is opening a new location inside the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. (Nov. 10, 2026)