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CNB announces planned retirement of CNE president
Cherokee Nation Businesses announced that Mark Fulton, president of its hospitality company, Cherokee Nation Entertainment, will retire March 14, 2027, following two decades with the organization.
Duke scores massive recruiting win with top 5-star forward
The rich keep getting richer. The Duke Blue Devils already had a solid initial class of recruits for 2027, but they strengthened that group with the commitment of five-star forward Asa Montgomery this week, as per Joe Tipton of On3. Asa Montgomery had drawn interest from plenty of other top power conference programs, but ultimately gave his […] The post Duke scores massive recruiting win with top 5-star forward appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Padres Reach Agreements with Four International Prospects Amid Scouting Push
San Diego reportedly reached agreements with four young international prospects, including a promising Venezuelan pitcher, as its new owners joined the team's scouting efforts in the Dominican Republic.
A researcher who tracked every healthcare merger since 2000 says they're driving up costs
Minnesota is quickly becoming the land of healthcare mergers, with four potential deals announced this year. Yale University professor Zack Cooper joined Minnesota Now for a closer look at nationwide consolidation in healthcare.
Florida education commissioner responds to criticism of proposed science standards
The changes have drawn criticism from educators, parents and community members over how evolution and human-caused climate change will be taught, as well as whether teachers will have enough time to cover the material.
WWE Icon Ric Flair Shares Health Update in Photo After Eye Injury Suffered During Fall
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair gave another update on his health Wednesday after suffering a fall last week.
As wild rice declines on Minnesota’s lakes, the Science Museum is looking to the past to guide future restoration
Wild rice is part of the fabric of Minnesota. Researchers at the Science Museum of Minnesota are exploring why it’s disappearing — and what can be done about it.
Cheraw recycling business shut down after stolen railroad materials, wiring found
Authorities ordered Cheraw Iron and Metal, Inc. to temporarily close on Tuesday after law enforcement executed a search warrant at 179 Legion Lane in Cheraw, recovering thousands of pounds of stolen r...
County students visit MSU Wood Magic Science Fair
Fourth-grade teachers Edith Wilhite of East Union, Allison Rhea of Ingomar, Lisa Byers of Myrtle and Brandi Cooper of West Union brought their classes to Mississippi State University’s Wood Magic
Eagles Get Another Reminder About Saquon Barkley’s NFL Trade Value
A loss at home against the Dallas Cowboys gave the Philadelphia Eagles their fifth loss in a row. Now sitting at 2-5 on the season, the Eagles are getting hit with a tough dose of reality–they are becoming one of the NFL’s worst teams in 2026. As Bleacher Report recently ranked the top trade assets […] The post Eagles Get Another Reminder About Saquon Barkley’s NFL Trade Value appeared first on HEAVY.
Jennifer Lawrence finally confirms 'Hunger Games' return with 'Sunrise on the Reaping' role
The actor, who plays Katniss Everdeen in the dystopian franchise, has confirmed she's back alongside Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson.
Northwest research trial tests whether a little spit swapping can solve chronic bad breath
Pacific Northwest researchers are testing a new treatment for chronic halitosis.
MI Prop 26-2 aims to restrict political spending, researcher weighs in
A Michigan researcher explains Michigan’s Prop. 2, saying the proposal would amend the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to add new rules on political contributions and ad disclosures.
Why Evanilson and Hill give Cherries strong spine
How striker Evanilson and centre-back James Hill have given Bournemouth a strong spine in their run of four wins without conceding a goal.
Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders
Researchers have discovered a surprising hidden ability in Europe's familiar black-and-yellow fire salamanders: they glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light. The mysterious fluorescence comes mainly from glands in their skin and their toxic secretions, which can continue glowing for more than 24 hours after being released.
A rancher found an innovative business plan. Then regulators pounced.
A cattle-sharing arrangement shouldn’t be treated like a Wall Street investment.
A Montana rancher voted for Trump. But now he's had enough
MISSOULA, Montana – Wally Congdon is done with Donald Trump.
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.
New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
NEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.
New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
The new president, Princess Moss, of the largest labor union in the country talks about the challenges facing educators this back to school season and the next steps for NEA.
New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
The new president, Princess Moss, of the largest labor union in the country talks about the challenges facing educators this back to school season and the next steps for NEA.
Scientists Just Discovered That Humans Accidentally Prevented Another Ice Age
Researchers just uncovered evidence of a long-term cooling trend that was accidentally interrupted by modern warming.
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.
Kashmir’s springs are drying up. Scientists say saving them starts uphill
Shafeeqa, a 40-year-old resident of Cherwan village in Ganderbal district, north of Srinagar in Kashmir Valley, remembers a spring that once flowed with enough force to make diverting its water toward agricultural fields a difficult task. During her teenage years, she recalls, the water rushed so powerfully that her brother was once carried along by […]
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:
Canada's particle accelerator ambitions gather pace as TRIUMF advances rare isotope science
As Canada's particle accelerator centre enters this next phase of development, researchers will continue pursuing answers to some of the most fundamental questions in science while simultaneously generating knowledge with practical value for society.
FSU Health informatics researcher named fellow of American College of Medical Informatics
Florida State University Professor Zhe He has been elected a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI), one of the highest professional
NC State Health Plan reaches deal with Atrium Health, but using WakeMed will still cost more
The NC State Health Plan, which covers state employees, teachers, retirees and beneficiaries, reaches a cost agreement with Atrium Health.
Columbia’s Rosewood Dairy Bar eyes its final day. Here’s when it likely will be
The Rosewood Drive spot for burgers, ice cream & more is closing after more than 80 years. Now it is estimating when the final day will be
An early-warning system for child health in West Africa
Researchers created a system to predict birthweights in food-stressed West Africa, using climate and socioeconomic data
High metal exposures after wildfires may affect lung function
After the Maui wildfires, researchers found a link between participants exposed to higher levels of metal mixtures and worse lung function.
Speech-based clock captures aging
Researchers found that many speech features such as pitch, timing, and word choice can help detect accelerated aging and dementia.
Cornell astronomy researcher to head planetary science workforce survey
Julie Rathbun, an astronomy researcher in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, is leading the 2026 Planetary Science Workforce Survey to assess demographics, career trends and workforce diversity.
Panel: Michigan healthcare costs are rising, complicated, but still fixable
A doctor, two researchers and a hospital leader sat down to untangle the complexities of soaring healthcare costs at the inaugural Bridge Michigan Issues Summit. The conclusion: Michigan can do this.
Health facility data could improve maternal mortality estimates, study shows
Data routinely collected by health facilities could become an additional source for measuring maternal mortality, but the quality needs to improve. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Tanzania ...
Cooking Up Healthy Futures: Researchers host cooking workshop for adolescents in the Galapagos - UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
October 27, 2026 Researchers host cooking workshop for adolescents in the Galapagos.
Researchers May Have Cracked The Science Of Falling In Love With Hot Anime Guys
New paper finds U.S. players find emotional connection key to having fun In games like Love and Deepspace
Scientists are using sharks to forecast hurricanes. The secret lies in what they track beneath the waves.
Researchers at the University of Delaware are using specialized telemetry tags on sharks to measure ocean heat and improve hurricane intensity forecasts along the East Coast.
Q&A: Bats, busted myths and the science behind their superpowers
In this Q&A, UNC Charlotte bat researcher Laurel Yohe discusses what makes these animals so fascinating, clears up common misconceptions and shares highlights from her research in the field and the lab.
Which Diamondbacks are entering free agency?
Here is a guide to the Diamondbacks' free agents, as the offseason will kick into gear after the World Series.
How a Florida State University researcher uses AI to track hidden health risks from red tide
Red tide, a harmful algal bloom that produces toxins, is known for causing respiratory irritation in humans and killing fish in coastal waters. Recent
High school science teacher partners with WSU Tri-Cities researchers to explore bioplastics
A high school science teacher and WSU Tri-Cities alumna spent the summer working with university researchers to explore how agricultural waste can be turned into bioplastics, gaining hands-on experience to bring back to her classroom.
Ex-DOGE startup's AI agents broke into Anthropic's business systems in less than 12 hours
Anthropic says the researchers reached a limited set of sales, HR and IT systems but not Claude conversations, source code or model weights
Scientists Made an 80-Year-Old’s Cells Look 19 Years Old. Could It Mean Aging Is Reversible?
By reprogramming red blood cell precursors into neural stem cells, researchers effectively reset the cell’s molecular clock.
Ancient fish, modern science: Rice researchers go fishing in Houston’s backyard
A few dozen miles from the Gulf of Mexico, in a river winding through the Houston area, a fish with a lineage stretching back tens of millions of years was waiting beneath the surface. When it took the bait, Rice University researchers got the chance to bring the specimen back to the lab.
How one Brooklyn teacher is bringing climate science to life
Sean McFadden of Eagle Academy II wins the prestigious Robertson Award for empowering the next generation of climate leaders.
New study reveals how happiness science influences the personal lives of researchers
Many of the world's leading happiness researchers say they consciously spend more time with loved ones after seeing the evidence, according to a new paper.
Researchers leaving U.S. over Trump funding cuts and political climate
Foreign universities are attracting American scientists with offers of stable funding and academic freedom amid research cuts under Trump.
Did the Hardest A.I. Problem Just Get Much Easier?
A prominent researcher claims to have a revolutionary approach to “interpretability,” or the science of why A.I. models do what they do. Other experts aren’t so sure.
At 80, he’s a top dementia expert. Here’s how he keeps his brain healthy.
Researcher Ron Petersen says there are simple things we can all do for healthier cognitive aging.
Player Ratings As Bournemouth Pour More Misery Onto Manchester United
Bournemouth turned Old Trafford into their own playground, sweeping aside a woeful Manchester United 3-0 in a performance that could easily have yielded even more goals. Four wins on the bounce, four clean sheets and the Cherries are flying, whilst United sink deeper into turmoil.
A-State researcher lands NSF award
Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $177,108 to support research aimed at making waste-to-energy systems more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Dr. Chiqian Zhang,...
Do spiders dream? Scientists just found a surprising clue
Scientists have discovered that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, complete with distinct sleep stages and a dream-like REM state. Researchers at the University of Bonn studied the Australian jumping spider Portia fimbriata, a remarkably clever hunter known for its sophisticated strategies. By recording the spiders over several days and nights, they found clear evidence of regulated sleep, including a REM-like stage marked by eye movements and muscle twitches.
More voters are leaving party labels behind, as national politics reshape West Virginia
MORGANTOWN – Christine Riley spent most of her life as a Democrat, following a political affiliation that had been part of her family for generations. But after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the 63-year-old retired 911 dispatcher decided she no longer wanted to belong to either major political party. Riley, a […]
The vaginal microbiome may relate to more than reproductive health
Researchers analyzed vaginal microbiota, metabolites, and psychological questionnaire scores in 105 young Italian women and found associations between microbial community types and reward responsiveness, motivational drive, and behavioral inhibition. Exploratory models identified statistical links involving vaginal GABA and valine, but the cross-sectional study could not establish whether microbiome changes influence psychological functioning or the reverse.
What Jalen Suggs' Injury Means for the Orlando Magic
After losing Paolo Banchero to an ankle sprain on Friday, the Orlando Magic have now lost Jalen Suggs to a bone bruise in his right knee. With Suggs being added to the list of players on the Magic's roster who are injured, who needs to step up in his place?
UT Health Sciences and UW-Madison Researchers Partner to Advance Potential Alphavirus Treatment
UT Health Sciences Researcher part of team studying antiviral drug for alphaviruses.
UT Health Sciences and UW-Madison Researchers Partner to Advance Potential Alphavirus Treatment
UT Health Sciences Researcher part of team studying antiviral drug for alphaviruses.
Connecting Air Quality, Climate, and Health
For Jeffrey Pierce, the path to becoming an atmospheric scientist was not entirely planned. It began with an interest in math and science, an influential chemistry teacher, and an undergraduate degree…
Scientists produce less disruptive research as they age, but their breakthroughs are more likely to last
Science often advances in small steps, with researchers gradually building on previous discoveries. But every now and then, a breakthrough comes along that challenges conventional thinking and changes ...
Cherokee Federal company awarded contract to strengthen US Navy fleet readiness
Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, a Cherokee Federal company, has been awarded a $99.3 million, five-and-a-half-year contract through a competitive small business set-aside under the SeaPort-NxG contract vehicle.
UC Berkeley scientists eye life abroad as Trump administration politicizes research
Some are considering programs run by France, Canada and other countries that aim to recruit weary U.S. researchers.
Recruiting expert picks Kentucky to land elite recruit Cherif Millogo
Cherif Millogo is now ranked as high as No. 8 overall in the 2027 class by ESPN.
Will Proposal 2 get money out of politics? One researcher says ‘not really’
Michigan’s Proposal 2, which seeks to limit political spending by regulated utilities and government contractors, faces potential legal challenges due to existing Supreme Court rulings protec…
Man arrested on“ Miami Vice ‘85 ”set after allegedly brandishing a butcher knife
Alex Perez was arrested and subsequently charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.
‘Miami Vice ’85’ set allegedly menaced by man brandishing a butcher knife
‘Miami Vice ‘85’ filming took a menacing turn on Oct. 23, when a man allegedly brandished a knife on the Brooklyn set of the Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler film. The man has since been arrested and charged.
Mid-Columbia Ballet prepares for 50th anniversary of "The Nutcracker"
RICHLAND, WA. — For 50 years, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has brought the holiday classic The Nutcracker to audiences in the Tri-Cities. This year, the organization is celebrating that milestone with 144 dancers, new costumes and months of preparation to bring the beloved production to life. The annual performance is a major undertaking for the dancers, instructors and volunteers who work behind the scenes to make the show possible. Rehearsals span 13 weeks, with dancers practicing four days a week for multiple hours at a time.This year’s production will feature new costumes for the Waltz of the Flowers, including a sequence with as many as 25 dancers on stage at once. The show also brings together performers across generations, including adults who have been part of the production for more than 20 years. For Artistic Director Debra Rogo, the preparation begins long before the curtains open.Rogo has been involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet for 40 years and says planning for The Nutcracker takes place throughout the year. While organizing a production of this size requires significant time and effort, she says watching young dancers grow and develop a passion for ballet makes it all worthwhile. “It’s why I do this,” Rogo said. “It is overwhelming ina good way. To be able to share into their lives and watch them develop a love of this art form and the hard work … it makes me very proud.”Rogo’s decades of involvement reflect the lasting impact the production has had on the local dance community. For many performers, The Nutcracker is more than a seasonal performance. It is an opportunity to build skills, create relationships and become part of a tradition that continues year after year.While the dancers spend weeks rehearsing their routines, a large team of volunteers works behind the scenes to support the production.More than 100 volunteers are involved this year, helping make the performance possible. Their contributions reflect the range of people who come together to support the arts in the Tri-Cities.Randy Haven, a longtime volunteer, says the sense of community is one of the things that makes the experience so special.“The people that you hear volunteering, it’s incredible,” Haven said. He described seeing people from different backgrounds working together backstage, from employees at Hanford to parents raising large families.Haven says that shared commitment creates a family-like atmosphere among the people involved in the production. For Rebecca and Torrie, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has been part of their lives since childhood. Both began dancing with the organization at age seven and have since returned as teachers, helping introduce the next generation to the art form.Their connection to the ballet has continued into their adult lives, creating an opportunity to share their love of dance with younger performers.Torrie now has three daughters performing in The Nutcracker, giving her the chance to watch them experience a tradition that was also part of her own childhood.Being able to see her daughters participate in the production has made the experience especially meaningful, she said.Although audiences can see productions of The Nutcracker in major cities such as New York and Seattle, those involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet say the local performance offers something distinctive.The community atmosphere allows audiences to experience the production while supporting local performers and the people who dedicate their time to the arts.Rebecca says experiencing a live performance alongside other people is particularly meaningful in a world where so much time is spent looking at screens.She believes live art gives people an opportunity to connect with one another through a shared experience.The ballet’s production also gives local dancers the chance to perform for their community while continuing a tradition that has been part of the Tri-Cities for five decades. When to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in RichlandThe Mid-Columbia Ballet will present its 50th-anniversary production of The Nutcracker Dec. 10 through Dec. 13 in Richland.Tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Audiences can look forward to seeing 144 dancers, new costumes and the work of more than 100 volunteers come together for the holiday production.COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Classic Rock Orchestra Will Present Anthems Of ‘70s, '80s
Nineteen musicians from the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra will join singer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Boucher and Classic Rock Orchestra on stage for “Anthems of the ’70s and ’80s” on Thursday, November
Following NASA Grant, TCU Researcher Explains Planetary Defense
Rhiannon Mayne, Oscar and Juanita Monnig Endowed Chair of Meteoritics and Planetary Science at Texas Christian University, was recently awarded a $3.6 million grant from NASA that will use West Texas’
Burke brings practical experience, not politics
Dear Editor, Gwen Burke is an experienced business manager; environmental engineer; a teacher of physics, chemistry and math; a parent; community leader; a long-time Carmel resident; and an...
Burke brings practical experience, not politics
Dear Editor, Gwen Burke is an experienced business manager; environmental engineer; a teacher of physics, chemistry and math; a parent; community leader; a long-time Carmel resident; and an...
Rockies Should Target World Series-Winning Lefty in Free Agency
The Colorado Rockies desperately need better pitchers, and they should pursue a left-handed veteran who knows what it takes to win a title.
📈 Monday data: The bottleneck isn’t intelligence
In the AI Investment Brief today: CapEx updates and lease commitment breakdowns Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark recently said in a speech at the IMF that the singularity has begun: For many years, researchers and science fiction authors have forecast a future in which AI systems drastically increase the pace of overall scientific and technical progress, making things move so quickly that it is hard for humans to keep up. They call this the singularity. I believe that this year we have gained convincing evidence that it has now begun. This follows Anthropic’s claim that in August, 26% of its AI R&D was led by Claude, with a human supervising its work. In October, OpenAI posted 719 math manuscripts1 made by its internal model. Math and coding are two fields where a research loop can close without leaving the desk. But can the loop close in the rest of science? Subscribe The loop is real The idea is not new. Mathematician Irving John Good, who had worked with Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, argued that a machine smarter than us “could design even better machines; there would then unquestionably be an ‘intelligence explosion,’ and the intelligence of man would be left far behind.” The Gödel machine, a self-improving computer that can rewrite its own code better than its prior, was first proposed in 2003. In 2025, researchers at Sakana AI and the University of British Columbia set out to show that this was possible. Their agents iteratively improved their own code through a feedback loop, resulting in gains of 30 pp on SWE-bench and more than 15 pp on Polyglot, testing coding skills beyond Python. The idea has since been tested in other labs. A Gemini-powered agent called AlphaEvolve found a faster matrix multiplication kernel used for training Gemini, speeding up the kernel by 23% and cutting Gemini’s training time by 1%. In China, MiniMax reported that its M2.7 model worked on improving its own agent’s harness, skills, sampling and memory. Over 100 rounds of rewriting led to a 30% gain, per its internal evaluations. In each case, what was being rewritten was not the model itself but everything around it. Is it better than human work? In September this year, in what seemed like a milestone, an AI-built agent proved as good at improving other AI agents as a human-built one. It did that in what appeared to be half the steps. But the result was inconclusive: the differences between runs were greater than the difference between the AI- and human-built agent results. Nonetheless, this is increasing the chatter around recursive self-improvement (RSI) in AI. Google’s Sundar Pichai said that “you have RSI loops along with AI researchers in various aspects of model development.” Sakana AI published a paper on RSI through multi-agent collaboration, finding that after two cycles its system scored 1.2–1.6x better per output token than the base model across four research benchmarks. Ramez Naam challenges that view. He splits AI self-improvement into five overlapping types. The first four describe how autonomous the AI is; so far, only types 1 and 2 have been observed. The fifth type describes accelerating returns, and he notes that greater autonomy doesn’t guarantee a takeoff scenario. Instead, each round of self-improvement would need to deliver at least as much as the last. The results from Sakana, AlphaEvolve and MiniMax above might look like type 3 or type 4 autonomy. But in each case, the AI wasn’t updating its own weights directly, only the ancillary parts — the harness, the memory. And where Claude leads its own R&D, for now a human still supervises.
'A potential glimpse into the future': Climate change has triggered 'permafrost landslides' with house-size blocks of ice in Canada
For the first time, researchers have identified a new type of landslide of permafrost in Canada's Northwest Territories.
Business Monday: Longtime Kona sports bar rebrands under new name, Voyagers
The Kona Canoe Club, once a sports bar owned by famed LA Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale, launched a new name and menu in September: Voyagers.
Study outlines comprehensive roadmap for AI in mental health care
Researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with international experts from the University of Cambridge; the University of California, Berkeley; ...
Air taxis to connect Texas airports to business hubs
Archer Aviation says its taxis will turn 90 minute drives into 20 minute flights.
Scientists Built a Virtual ‘Torture Chamber’ for AI. What It Revealed Is Deeply Unsettling.
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In brief: Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood joining 'The Gentlemen'
Netflix is rounding up more gentlemen. Tudum announced Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood and Ed Speelers are joining stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario for the third season of The Gentlemen, which is currently filming in the U.K. and Morocco. Also added to the series cast are Dexter Fletcher, Robert Carlyle and Bugzy Malone, who appeared in the 2019 film that inspired the Netflix series. Daniel Ings, who played the drug-addled older brother Lord Frederick “Freddy” Horniman to James’ criminal mastermind Eddie Horiman, told HATC magazine he will not return for the third season. Netflix has not confirmed this …The action-adventure series Fallout has inspired a new reality show. Prime Video has revealed Fallout Shelter: The Experiment, an unscripted competition inspired by the post-apocalyptic drama series and the video game universe. The show “invites everyday participants to test their aptitude for the apocalypse in Vault-Tec's state-of-the-art bomb-proof vault shelters," according to Prime Video. Contestants will “go head to head in a series of high-octane drills, psychological dilemmas and morally challenging behavior trials.” The winner walks away with a $1 million prize. Fallout Shelter: The Experiment will begin streaming in January 2027 … TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); Bravo renewed a slate of its reality shows ahead of Bravo’s Fan Fest on Saturday. New York-based In the City has been greenlit for season 2, while Next Gen NYC is coming back for a third season. For viewers seeking a little Southern charm, The Next Gen universe will be expanding with a spinoff based in Atlanta, and Southern Hospitality is moving forward with a fifth season. Premiere dates have not yet been announced … Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
A Dead Salmon's Fake Brain Activity Still Haunts Science, and AI Tools Can Fall for the Same Trap
A dead salmon once showed fake brain activity on an fMRI scan. Now AI researchers say tools that explain AI models face the same statistical trap.
Scientists solve mystery of 1,000-mile cloud floating on Mars
Space enthusiasts and astronomers have been tracking one of the Red Planet’s most fascinating atmospheric mysteries for years: a colossal plume officially known as the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud (AMEC). AMEC was first discovered in 2018 and quickly became one of the most elusive answers for scientists. Researchers have now resolved this mystery using the […] Read the original article here: Scientists solve mystery of 1,000-mile cloud floating on Mars
Colorectal cancer cases in kids have risen sixfold over past 2 decades — researchers are racing to understand why
While rare, colorectal cancer is becoming more common in kids, teens and young adults, and the disease appears particularly aggressive in this age group.
Kennesaw State researcher explores virtual reality to improve student engagement in STEM
A Kennesaw State University researcher is exploring how virtual reality can help students stay focused and engaged during science and engineering laboratory activities. Supported by a $198,486 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the research aims to help learners maintain attention, improve motor skill, and enhance learning in immersive virtual laboratories. Sungchul Jung, an assistant professor of gaming in KSU's College of Computing and Software Engineering, is leading the two-year project.
Inside Business 2026 Top Forty Under 40: Mariah Stewart, Norfolk Public Schools
Mariah Stewart is a teacher at Norfolk Public Schools.
1 In 5 Young Adults Feel Anxiety Every Single Day, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1 in 5 young adults in the U.S. feel anxious every single day, a new study says. Just under 20% of Americans between 18 and 25 said they suffered from daily anxiety in 2024, up from 15% in 2020, researchers report ...
I cashed in my retirement to open a bookstore
In Atlanta, a former teacher opened a romance bookstore, fostering a community for romantasy readers despite concerns over market saturation.
At this Columbus school, getting to know students starts at their door
Rough half of Horizon Science Academy high school's students are immigrants. Teachers are required to make eight home visits a year.
10 minutes is all it takes for AI assistance to erode your motivation, study shows
In a set of problem-solving experiments, researchers found that people who used AI to get answers were more likely to give up and fail when that help was removed, compared with people who did not use AI.
Smithsonian scientists launch "Lumina" simulation to model early universe
Researchers introduce "Lumina," a massive cosmological radiation-hydrodynamics simulation designed to model the universe's first two billion years
‘The best of the best’: CSU geologist Ellen Wohl plans for retirement after illustrious career
A university distinguished professorship and the 2026 Robert E. Horton Medal for significant contributions to hydrology are just a couple of Colorado State University Geology Professor Ellen Wohl’s the achievements. Beyond them, however, she said she is simply a woman with a deep passion for science. “My parents were teachers,” Wohl said. “My dad was a...
Sleep in total darkness to maintain heart health, researchers say
WASHINGTON — Many a pop song has nudged us to turn the lights down low, but for cardiovascular health, the better choice is to keep them off entirely it seems,
SAHS Dance Troupe ready for ‘United in Motion’
The talented young performers of St Andrew High School (SAHS) for Girls will take centre stage on Sunday, November 15, as the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA), in tandem with the SAHS Dance Troupe, presents ‘United in Motion: Dance Xplosion 2026’, an evening dedicated to celebrating student talent, artistic expression, and the power of young women to make a meaningful contribution to their school community. The event will be held at the school’s Garden Theatre located at the Hope Road entrance, starting at 6 p.m.
China's Rise in Science as a Source of Strategic Power
China is on course to lead the world in research and development, a shift with direct consequences for technological competition and the balance of global power. That is the conclusion of a news feature by Xiaoying You in Nature, published on October 14, 2026. The scale of the change is striking. In 1978, researchers in […]
Tibetan river hosting world’s biggest dam is facing increasing flood risk: study
Researchers create a hydrological history using tree rings and data to project future run-off and flood risk in the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
Scientists discover Arctic sea ice loss could be far worse than predicted
Arctic winter sea ice could disappear much faster than scientists previously expected, according to new research using climate clues from 6,000 years ago. By comparing ancient ocean sediments with modern climate models, researchers found that future winter ice coverage may be roughly one million square kilometers smaller than earlier predictions suggested.
Autism study reveals neural circuit supporting flexible learning
Researchers have identified a brain circuit linked to the flexible formation of memories that may help explain some of the differences in learning associated with autism spectrum disorder.
2026 KlarText Prize for Science Communication: Klaus Tschira Foundation Honors Seven Researchers
What exactly did you do in your doctoral dissertation? The Klaus Tschira Foundation honors the most compelling answers to this question with the KlarText Prize for Science Communication. On Octobe ...
Orlando Magic's Sean Sweeney Message to Paolo Banchero After Injury
As a grueling road trip looms, assistant coach Sean Sweeney challenges his squad to maintain their identity and intensity while navigating Paolo Banchero’s absence against elite competition.
Science 4 Everyone: How does sod and tall fescue work?
Science teacher and Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller explains how to use sod in your yard to prepare for cooler weather.
What To Make Of The Washington Nationals Catching Unit
Analyzing the 5 Nats catchers most likely to make a big league impact in 2027