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ADH hosts maternal health care event at Jones Center in Springdale

The free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will offer resources to support women before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Oct 10 • 11:29 AM EDT • Health • 4029tv.com
Child Psychiatrist: Screen Time Isn't Main Threat to Kids

Columbia's Jonathan Slater urges investment in children's mental health care, not screen limits

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Oct 9 • 10:40 PM EDT • Technology • newser.com
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Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age

Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the emerging science that can help protect against dementia with Dr. Jonathan Rosand of the Global Brain Care Coalition.

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Oct 9 • 7:00 PM EDT • Science • pbs.org
Aaron Jones Sr. good to go for Week 5

Aaron Jones is set to play in Week 5.

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Oct 9 • 4:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Digital detox how-to; artificial intelligence in nursing; when to see your doctor about GI issues; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

Prevention interviewed Beth Malow, MD, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics in the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, about a study that found insomnia is linked with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Health Policy, was quoted by Parade about the most common COVID symptoms people are experiencing right now, HealthLeaders interviewed Deonna Taylor, PhD, ACMP, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Adult Ambulatory Nursing, about how artificial intelligence will affect nursing practice. The Wall Street Journal interviewed Joseph Schlesinger, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, for a story about ICU alarms keeping patients from getting sleep and creating alarm fatigue for nurses. Cathy Eng, MD, Executive Director of the Young Adult Cancers Program was interviewed by the The New York Times about GI symptoms that patients should not ignore. Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, Administrative Director, Advanced Practice, was interviewed by Fox17 about nurse practitioner roles becoming the fastest growing job in the next 10 years. Prevention interviewed Jonah Garry, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, for stories about how sleep impacts your heart health and how to do a digital detox.

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Oct 9 • 4:16 PM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
Elite Notre Dame WR commit to miss rest of 2026 season with hand injury

Julius Jones Jr. ends his high school career as St. Thomas Aquinas' all-time leader in receiving yards.

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Oct 9 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The midterm spending bonanza is threatening democracy like never before.

New on "Stress Test": This cycle's shameless spree is bigger and more brazen than ever. Voters might finally be fed up.

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Oct 9 • 2:50 PM EDT • Politics • motherjones.com
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Life Science Legal Strategy Summit 2026

Partner Bart Jong and associate Jasmeen Bahous will attend the Life Science Legal Strategy Summit 2026, taking place 13–14 October in Frankfurt. The event will bring together legal professionals and industry leaders to explore key legal, regulatory, and strategic developments shaping the life sciences sector.

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Oct 9 • 1:29 PM EDT • Science • morganlewis.com
jonetta rose barras: Are aspects of DC’s much-touted healthcare system on the verge of collapse?

When MedStar Washington Hospital Center in DC announced the closure of one of its two postpartum maternal units over the summer, alarms understandably went off throughout the government and advocacy community. In the District and in many other parts

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Oct 9 • 1:29 PM EDT • Health • thedcline.org
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Scientists Took a Cheek Swab From the World's Oldest Tortoise. His DNA Could Reveal Hints to Longevity

Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is about 194 years old and the oldest land animal alive today. Discoveries about his genetics could provide clues to extending lifespan in humans

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Oct 9 • 1:28 PM EDT • Science • smithsonianmag.com
More Than Crew Room Politics. Our Careers Are on the Line.

This week, former Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones published an opinion piece questioning whose interests the Teamsters are really representing as they continue to push back on the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger. Read on to hear his logic.

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Oct 9 • 12:57 PM EDT • Politics • smart-union.org
A Republican attack ad misidentifies its Democratic target. Twice.

A GOP ad used a photo of Republican Myron Lizer instead of Democrat Jonathan Nez. Nez is challenging Rep. Eli Crane (R-Arizona).

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Oct 9 • 12:25 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Baton Rouge gets a slice of New York with Prince St. Pizza

Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born chain known for its thick Sicilian “SoHo” squares and traditional New York Neapolitan-style round pies, is opening its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge, 225 reports. The restaurant, 6556 Siegen Lane, will open Friday, Oct. 9, with a “pizza cutting” celebration and meet-and-greet featuring former MMA fighter Jon […]

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Oct 9 • 10:56 AM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
Meet the Teen Athlete Who Overcame a Major Health Curveball

After developing an unprecedented and progressive spinal curvature, known, 10-year-old Macie Perna feared her love for playing softball may be lost forever. But, a life-changing operation at Shriners Children's Philadelphia called Vertebral Body Tethering, or VBT, hit those fears out of the park. Just six weeks later, Perna was back on the field stronger than ever before. Now, at 16, she has no restrictions and big dreams. Macie and her mother Michelle join TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her health journey and her role as a Shriners Children's International Patient Ambassador. She even gets a surprise from her favorite college athlete! (Sponsored by Shriners Children's)

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Oct 9 • 10:33 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Tommy Lee Jones makes rare appearance following daughter Victoria's death

Tommy Lee Jones is making a rare appearance on the red carpet following the death of his daughter.

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Oct 9 • 10:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Michael Douglas reacts to wife Catherine Zeta-Jones saying she has ‘no intention’ of reading his memoir

The “Wall Street” actor had a brilliant response.

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Oct 9 • 9:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home loss to winless Buccaneers

The Cowboys (2-3) fell 24-16 on Thursday night to a Bucs team with undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels filling in for the injured Baker Mayfield.

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Oct 9 • 9:18 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Jones, Thompson spar over Social Security, political money in last scheduled debate

The 4th Congressional District candidate forum was a more confrontational showdown than their debate just one day earlier.

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Oct 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • sacbee.com
Is a ‘blue tsunami’ going to wipe out Republicans in the midterms?

Jonathan Freedland speaks to David Nir of the Downballot about why Democrats are feeling so hopeful in deep red states

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Oct 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Phillies News: Jonathan Bowlan, Free Agents, Shortened Season Proposal

Shortened season, lengthened playoffs?

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Oct 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tommy Lee Jones makes a rare red carpet appearance to support “The Lowdown”

The Oscar winner, 80, appears in season 2 of the FX dramedy.

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Oct 9 • 12:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Memphis People in Business for Oct. 8, 2026

A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene

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Oct 8 • 7:00 PM EDT • Business • commercialappeal.com
New Jersey Politics (Episode 531)

This week on New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney on her bill requiring AI companion apps to clearly and repeatedly tell users

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Oct 8 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • onnj.com
Trump calls on AI to speed up science—while continuing to defund it

Tech firms are giving big to a White House AI science program amid the destruction of institutions like the NIH.

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Oct 8 • 4:04 PM EDT • Science • motherjones.com
Arkansas Department of Health hosting free maternal, women’s health event at Jones Center in Springdale

SPRINGDALE -- The Arkansas Department of Health will host a free maternal and women's health event Saturday.

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Oct 8 • 2:45 PM EDT • Health • nwaonline.com
A-State ASBTDC to Offer Free ‘Building Your Business Plan’ Workshop in Paragould

The workshop is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with practical tips and tools for developing a business plan and preparing to start or grow a business in Arkansas.

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Oct 8 • 11:29 AM EDT • Business • jonesbororightnow.com
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Catherine Zeta-Jones reveals whether she’s read Michael Douglas’ explosive memoir

“One Helluva Ride” is available for purchase wherever books are sold.

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Oct 8 • 11:16 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga threatens to slap fan over NSFW nickname

Minnesota Timberwolves Jonathan Kuminga is going viral for the wrong reason. Kuminga threatened a fan for a nickname that he was called.

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Oct 8 • 11:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jonathan Groff gets rave reviews in Royal Shakespeare Theatre debut

A technical glitch with the set may have thrown a wrench into his latest opening night on stage, but that didn’t prevent Jonathan Groff from getting some glowing reviews earlier

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Oct 8 • 9:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Sami Inkinen, Virta Health CEO: A Fortt Knox Update

Virta Health CEO Sami Inkinen said the company posted its first-ever profitable quarter — Q2 2026, on cash-flow and EBITDA — after a post-2021 down round, part of a "Project Independence" push to self-funding. In conversation with Jon Fortt, he casts GLP-1 drugs as a tailwind: with nutrition, Virta says patients lose a third more weight (20% vs 15%) and sustain 85% of the weight loss a year after stopping, saving ~$5,600 per diabetes patient yearly. Virta serves ~800 employers and plans.

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Oct 8 • 9:04 AM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
SC ranks second in measles cases as health officials urge vaccination

South Carolina ranks second in the nation for reported measles cases, with 670 known cases so far this year, according to the CDC. Pennsylvania ranks first. Three states have reported more than 500 cases, the agency says.

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Oct 8 • 7:27 AM EDT • Health • foxcarolina.com
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Idaho deserves a competent lawyer and politician for attorney general

An attorney general can have personal views on political issues but cannot ethically inject them into legal advice or court. | Opinion

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Oct 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • idahostatesman.com
Hay Festival Dallas expands with books, music, politics

Hay Festival Dallas returns Oct. 15-18 at Wild Detectives and Texas Theatre. Participants include Bun B, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Richard Ford.

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Oct 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • dallasnews.com
In Peterborough, a civics quiz: Is Jonah Wheeler proving his independence? Or ignoring his voters?

In Peterborough, there’s something of a political schism playing out over two-term state Rep. Jonah Wheeler, a Democrat who has angered some in town with his votes.

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Oct 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nhpr.org
Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their futures, after Jon Rahm's lawyer said the Spanish star was quitting the breakaway…

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Oct 8 • 2:40 AM EDT • Business • france24.com
Pathward Promotes Ridgway to Senior Managing Director of Business Development

Pathward promoted Lawrence “Larry” Ridgway to senior managing director of business development for the working capital team. In his new role, Ridgway leads a

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Oct 8 • 2:37 AM EDT • Business • abfjournal.com
Jonathan Taylor a limited participant

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor skips some drills at practice Wednesday

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Oct 7 • 8:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tayari Jones' novel 'Kin' wins the Kirkus Prize for fiction, earning a $50,000 award

Tayari Jones' novel “Kin” has won the Kirkus Prize for fiction | KYW Newsradio

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Oct 7 • 8:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Tayari Jones' novel 'Kin' wins the Kirkus Prize for fiction, earning a $50,000 award

Tayari Jones' novel “Kin” has won the Kirkus Prize for fiction | 830 WCCO

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Tayari Jones' novel 'Kin' wins the Kirkus Prize for fiction, earning a $50,000 award

Tayari Jones' novel “Kin” has won the Kirkus Prize for fiction | 104.1 FM KMOX

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Who Won August and September: Original Films or Franchises?

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) I just heard someone say that if you’re reading a pundit or data analyst, and they don’t tell you that they got anything wrong, they’re not a pundit but an “influencer”. I agree with that. You have to tell your audience when you get things wrong, or they won’t (or shouldn’t) trust you as much. Today, we’ve got another edition of “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong”. In general, I’m patting myself on the back (and patting very hard) about a few things like IP at the box office, LIV golf, horror films, crowdfunding movies, superheroes, and old people going to the theaters. That said, I also made a couple of data mistakes on the streaming bubble popping and HBO’s datecdotes, so I’m not perfect. But first, I need your feedback... Subscribe Follow-Ups: What Should We Call Mid-Budget Movies Which Aren’t Cinematic Enough for Theaters But Are Too Expensive to Make Money on Streaming? After I asked for feedback on what we should call straight-to-streaming films that are too big to pencil out on streaming but not really big enough to resonate in theaters, I got some great suggestions from you all, including... “Moldilocks” from John Aboud “Little Big Indie” from Travis Frick1 “Midflicks” from Jonathan Funke. “Extra-Medium” from Jona Nwuke. (Read the explanation in the footnote.) Between these and Brandon Katz—who suggested “Bermuda Budget Triangle”, “The Platform Gap” and “The Distribution Deadzone”—we’ve got some excellent suggestions. And they’re better than my suggestion, the “Streaming Budget Dead Zone”, so let’s take a poll! The winning entry becomes the new term. Loading... RIGHT: LIV Golf is Fully Bankrupt…Is Anyone Else Next? A few years ago, I was always a bit perplexed at all the articles I’d read praising LIV Golf and their strategy to disrupt the PGA. LIV Golf, a brand new professional golf league, offered PGA stars ten times what they made on the PGA Tour to join their new league. And folks praised this strategy for its initial “success” in that a lot of big names did indeed leave the PGA. Yeah, of course the players came over. LIV Golf paid them so, so, so much more! But LIV Golf hadn’t discovered a way to increase potential revenue. So think about this in basic business terms… They paid much more in costs… …but had no real way to increase revenue. That’s not a strategy! That’s deficit financing. It won’t work unless you bankrupt the competition (and then turn around and pay those same golfers much, much less). It’s not a sustainable strategy and only lasts as long as the company/person/nation backing it decides they’re cool with losing money. For LIV Golf, that meant Middle East oil wealth, in particular Saudi Arabian money. Clearly, the current Iran War has hurt Middle East finances, so they need to trim their more exorbitant spending. And LIV Golf was part of that trimming. This should be a major warning for others. TGL’s parent company, TMRW Sports, just got a $1 billion valuation, despite TGL’s (the indoor golf league) horrible TV viewership of less than half a million viewers per match. Unrivaled, the women’s basketball league, just secured a $650 valuation, despite its horrible TV viewership and a new rival (Project B) entering the scene next year. To relate this to streaming, Hollywood should ask which streamers may have wealthy patrons funding their losses. (Let’s be clear: Google, Amazon and Apple.) Could those patrons lose their appetite? For Amazon, probably not. But Apple has a new boss, so maybe! WRONG: My Analysis of the Streaming Bubble Was Missing a Week I’m going to be congratulating myself a lot today, but I make mistakes too, like this data goof. When I last compiled the data on the decline in TV shows, I was missing one week at the end of June. If you look at the first image, you can see that one week was mislabelled as “July”. Mainly, this image got updated to show a 27% decline, not 29%: This change doesn’t really impact the overall analysis, but it is two percent better. By the way, through the third quarter, the decline increased and it’s now a 30% decrease since 2022. (I’ll write/visualize this in an upcoming article.) But I want you to trust me and my data. Especially these days, when many people are using LLMs that I know are inserting faulty data into their charts, I want to keep earning my audience’s faith. So that’s the accurate data. RIGHT: IP Remains Very, Very Popular In July, I wrote a giant (and I mean giant) article on Backrooms, Obsession, and the box office, going over what we know, what we don’t know about what works in theaters, looking at YouTubers, IP, the horror genre, comic book movies, and a whole lot more. The month of August really tested a lot of my theses and, being honest, mostly supported my arguments. Let’s start with IP. Looking at 8-Aug (the weekend after Spider-Man: Brand New Day came out) to 18-Sep (the weekend that Resident Evil came out, which I think provides a nice bookend to this time period), there were seven films based on pre-existing IP: Resident Evil (2026) ($126 million) Practical Magic 2 ($65 million) _Insidious: Out of the Furthe_r ($65 million) Coyote Vs. Acme ($59 million) Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie ($53 million) Tony ($15 million) Super Troopers 3 ($7 million) Compare those to the notable original films from the past month—I actually could have included more movies, but here are just thirteen, bringing us to an even twenty films—including.... The End of Oak Street ($54 million) Buddy ($26 million) Mutiny ($15 million) By Any Means ($15 million) The Dog Stars ($14 million) Runner ($14 million) One Night Only ($11 million) Hope ($8 million) Spa Weekend ($7 million) The Uprising ($6 million) Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma ($6 million) Onslaught ($3 million) Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man ($2.8 million) Here’s that in chart form: Five of the top six films in this time period were all based on IP. I made a big chart of films that grossed over $200 million at the box office before Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey hit theaters. Let’s update that chart! By the way, if you want to see how I categorized each film—so another bar chart—here it is: I know that many of my fellow critics/pundits/analysts dislike films based on IP and how Hollywood is making so many of them. And I’m sympathetic to this point of view. As I’ve written many, many times before, you need a balance between existing franchises, new IP, and original films. And Hollywood clearly needs to make more films like Resident Evil (a well-made film from a visionary director) and fewer Practical Magic 2’s (which didn’t get critical or customer buzz). But at some point, critics and pundits need to contend with what audiences are telling them: Movie-goers aren’t showing up to original films. Audiences are speaking with their dollars, telling you they want more IP and franchises. You can try to convince studio heads to make fewer IP-based films and franchises, but the data and numbers aren’t there. Instead, critics need to work harder to convince audiences to show up for original films. Aim your ire/concern at the average person, not studio heads.2 Because they’re just making the films that audiences are telling them to make. WRONG: Original Horror Films Didn’t Break Out I’ll be honest, even though I wrote an article casting some skepticism on the horror genre in July, if you asked me to make a prediction, I would have predicted that, in August, a new, original horror film would have blown up. No, seriously, I just assumed that Obsession and Backrooms presaged a change in audience behavior. But none of the buzzy new original horror films from August—Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Onslaught (not an action film in spite of the ads), The End of Oak Street, Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man, or _Buddy—_broke out. To be clear, exactly one of those films (Buddy) had good “ROI”, but again—I try to be specific in my language—none were “popular” in any broad sense of the word. None of them will be “saving” movies theaters like Backrooms or _Obsession_helped save the summer. The new Insidious film and Resident Evil, both based on IP, were far and away the biggest horror films since July. (We’ll see if this changes in October/Halloween season.) RIGHT: Stay Skeptical about Crowdfunding... I’ve long been skeptical about crowd-investing platforms as one of Hollywood’s saviors, mainly because there’s so much hype/buzz. People need to stay more skeptical about more things, explaining both the potential upside but also the downsides. In particular, the media often hypes crowdfunding at the start and never checks in on the actual results after they’ve come in later. And August gave us our first update! _Ice Cream Man—_directed by Eli Roth—grossed $6 million off of a $5.5 million budget. This is a production of The Horror Section, which was one of the first “crowd investing” studios with 2,400 investors, which means that 2,400 investors probably lost money. They certainly aren’t getting as great of returns as if they had just invested their dollars in the stock market. Hopefully Stiletto (Tagline: “Someone’s Going to Make it Rain Blood!”) does better next month. WRONG: Another Data Goof Here’s another data error. When the first episode of House of the Dragon came out, HBO put out that it had 21.5 million viewers in the first three days, and I read that to mean in the US…but no, it was global. So my US-only datecdotes charts shouldn’t have included it. We never got US-only numbers for the first episode, but for the final episode, HBO put out that it had 11 million US viewers. (And that global dropped to 21 million viewers.) Here’s the updated chart (which I’ve since used in the Streaming Ratings Report): Still, this show is absolutely huge. RIGHT: Superhero Films Remain Very, Very Popular After Supergirl flopped, I read a few takes that “comic book movies are going the way of the Western”. Post-Spider-Man: Brand New Day, that take didn’t age well. To be fair, I have a very nuanced take on the superhero genre right now; it’s down right now, for a lot of reasons. But it’s not “dead”. Maybe _Spider-_Man is just a really popular character? I saw that take, and it’s a fair counter-argument. (But pundits arguing that superhero movies were dead should have mentioned this $1.5 billion counter-argument…) But is it just Spider-Man? The next Avengers film already has $50 million in pre-sales (and I was skeptical that that film would do well) and the Avengers: End Game re-release topped the box office two weekends ago (over three original films). And I wouldn’t bet against Batman or Superman. So maybe it’s just Spider-Man, Batman, Superman and the Avengers. Oh, and Deadpool, of course. And Black Panther. And Wolverine. And probably the X-Men. Plus a well-made Wonder Woman or the Hulk film could break out. But that’s it! It’s just those ten characters/teams. Oh, what’s that? Lanterns is also doing well on HBO? (See previous section…) To be fair, I’m actually pretty sympathetic to the argument that more popular characters—like Spider-Man and Batman—anchor more popular films. In fact, I made that exact argument three years ago when I first wrote about the “Marvel-cession”. In many ways, you can blame The Guardians of the Galaxy for fooling Marvel Studios (and the rest of us) into believing that any character could pop. It turns out, the list of iconic characters is probably smaller than most people think. But it’s probably too early to say that superhero films and comic book movies are dead unless “death” means a slight decline over a longtime. RIGHT: Who Killed Theaters? Old People I get frustrated whenever I see headlines or analysis about how young people are “returning” to theaters. As I’ve detailed(for years), young people have always powered the US box office, despite narratives about “kids these days” and their “phones”. Really, what’s changed post-2020/pandemic is that old people aren’t going to the movies nearly as much. This summer, I saw a movie (from an older director) in a theater near a retirement community, and multiple older people at the theater were talking about how this was their first time seeing a movie in years. I dislike personal anecdotes, so YouGov can fill in the data, best summarized by this headline: “Who killed movie theaters? Not the youths”. According to them, 64% of people aged 18-29 have seen a movie in the last year, but only 30% of 65-and-older. 20% of 18-29 have seen a movie in theaters in the last week and 42% in the last month. Here’s the polling data: Most concerning? Many Americans (17%) think theaters are a worse or much worse experience than watching films at home. Slight WRONG: Hadestown Opens Big A live theater capture of the Broadway musical, Hadestown, made $20 million at the US box office, which begs the question: was I wrong to be skeptical about musicals a few years ago? Yes and no. On the one hand, $20 million is a far cry from being “popular”, so yeah, the genre isn’t that popular overall and Hadestown is one of the more popular musicals from recent years (i.e. the “Taylor Swift Data Fallacy” in action). On the other, I doubt filming this cost all that much, and I don’t think that they spent much on marketing, so this is a good source of ancillary revenue. Smaller Updates WRONG: As I mentioned in a Streaming Ratings Report, I underestimated the budget for Enola Holmes 3. It probably cost more like $50 million, if not more. But... I’m not sure that it really matters? At sub-10 million hours, prices have to come down to make this work. WRONG: Netflix is giving Ink a 27-day in theaters! To quote the kids/YouTubers these days, let’s go! Now I might actually have a chance to see Danny Boyle’s latest in theaters. I’d complained about this in a “Coming Soon” section, but I was heartened to read that Netflix is giving multiple films longer theatrical windows this year. RIGHT: Netflix is sending 4-5 films per year to theaters. Netflix is slowly but surely sending more and more films to theaters, as I cautiously predicted earlier this year. For now, it’s just three big films and a number of awards contenders, but still, this is great news. And they’ll be releasing box office grosses! Just this week, Ted Sarandos confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters (and my guess is it performs in the box office top ten at a minimum). WRONG: Angel has 3 million subscribers! How do I know this? Well, they told Deadline, who reported it. I marked this as “wrong”, since they’ve doubled their subscribers in one year but, you know, they don’t really have a hit film to speak of and they’re still losing money. WRONG: Furious was only renewed for one more season. I accidentally wrote “two more seasons” in my latest “Renewals, Cancellations, Un-Orders and Removals Update”. RIGHT: House of David is ending with its third season. In July, Prime Video renewed House of David for a third season, as I just wrote in my latest “Renewals and Cancellations” report. Well, now it’s ending after that third season. Why? As I’ve been writing, its viewership wasn’t great. I got feedback that this show didn’t cost very much, but it cost enough that its limited viewership didn’t save it. WRONG: Adults was a Hulu original! So I missed Adults when it first came out last year; I saw that it aired on FX and just assumed that it was a linear-first program. Turns out, it aired three episodes on FX, but binge-released the rest of its episodes the next day on Hulu. Huh. So I should have covered it last year! But I just wrote about it. 1 “When I was a kid in the 90s, if you wore a t-shirt to school that wasn’t too big and also wasn’t too small, but somehow didn’t quite fit, we’d say you were wearing an “extra-medium” shirt.” 2 As always, a huge exception is Disney, which barely makes anything original anymore.

Aaron Jones limited Wednesday

Vikings RB Aaron Jones a limited participant Wednesday due to rest

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Oct 7 • 6:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida HC Jon Sumrall Provides Injury Update on Key Receiver

As the Gators aim to rebound against South Carolina, the status of star playmaker Vernell Brown III remains uncertain following a pivotal practice update from Gainesville.

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Oct 7 • 6:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida Hosts 4-Star WR in Attempt to Flip Commitment

Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators are working to flip the commitment of a four-star wide receiver and have him join their 2027 class.

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Oct 7 • 5:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nacogdoches teen turns succulent hobby into greenhouse business

Caleb Jones was 13 when he started propagating succulents as a hobby. By 15, he had turned that interest into a business, Gen 1 Greenhouse.

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Oct 7 • 4:42 PM EDT • Business • kltv.com
Scientists discover the genetic secrets that may have helped Jonathan the tortoise live to 194 years old

DNA samples from Jonathan the 194-year-old tortoise reveal gene variants and epigenetic changes that could contribute to his remarkable lifespan.

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Oct 7 • 3:05 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced.

Scientists have sequenced his genome for the first time, hoping the world’s oldest land animal can offer clues into the genetics of longevity.

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Jonathan the tortoise is 194 years old and thriving. His genes help explain why.

Jonathan is the world’s oldest land animal.

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The Lateral Is Coming. Is the Business? How Law Firms Can Turn Lateral Hiring into Revenue

A lateral hire represents one of the largest growth investments many law firms make. Yet firms sometimes spend more energy negotiating the lateral’s compensation package than planning how the lawyer will succeed once inside the building.

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Three Bucksport residents vie for two town council seats

Bucksport voters will have a choice of three candidates for two open town council seats on Nov. 3: Incumbent Mark Eastman and newcomers Jon Goss and Ralph Chapman.

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AHS Band leaders share ‘Science of Sound’ with Julian Newman Elementary students

Dr. Lloyd Jones and the Pride of Athens Golden Eagle Marching Band Leadership Team recently visited Julian Newman Elementary School (JNES), where Athens High School students brought science to life […]

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Why Jon Favreau ‘said yes’ to directing ‘Young Sheldon’ pilot (exclusive)

‘Iron Man’ director Jon Favreau explains in Entertainment Weekly’s exclusive ‘Young Sheldon’ excerpt why he ‘said yes’ to directing the show’s 2017 pilot episode.

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Sporting director move a positive one

Micky Moore's arrival as sporting director at Port Vale is good news says boss Jon Brady and adds he knows results have to improve.

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Jonathan Rivnay receives Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists

Soft bioelectronics and living pharmacy devices recognized with prestigious award and $250,000 prize

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Gossip: Barcelona leaning towards selling Frenkie de Jong

The club have an overbooking of midfielders.

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Order of the Sinking Star: Jonathan Blow on making ' the biggest puzzle game ever'

Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try

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Jon Rosenthal outraises Bo French in race for railroad commission

After Republican Bo French disparaged the racial makeup of students at a UT football game, Democrat Jon Rosenthal received an influx of donations from nearly all 50 states.

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Trump, Vance to headline three Ohio rallies in 10 days

The campaign stops point to growing GOP anxiety over the tight Senate race between Sen. Jon Husted and former Sen. Sherrod Brown.

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Trump, Vance to headline three Ohio rallies in 10 days

The campaign stops point to growing GOP anxiety over the tight Senate race between Sen. Jon Husted and former Sen. Sherrod Brown.

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Trump, Vance to headline three Ohio rallies in 10 days

The campaign stops point to growing GOP anxiety over the tight Senate race between Sen. Jon Husted and former Sen. Sherrod Brown.

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Focus Features Takes Global To Ice Cube & Tommy Lee Jones ‘Outside Man’ From Brian Helgeland

EXCLUSIVE: Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to Oscar-winning filmmaker Brian Helgeland’s Outside Man. Deadline first told you about the Teton Ridge Entertainment production back in April w...

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WGAL to host 36th District debate with candidates Malone, Jones

Democrat James Malone and Republican Tom Jones will meet for a televised debate next week on WGAL, less than a month before their highly anticipated showdown in Lancaster County’s 36th

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Jones Hall celebrates 60 years, renovation completion

Houston First and city leaders celebrated the 60th anniversary and completion of a $67 million renovation of Jones Hall for Performing Arts on Oct. 5.

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Evan Williams praises Jonathan Gannon after Packers’ dramatic win

The Green Bay Packers leaned on their defense to preserve a 17-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, with Evan Williams delivering a pair of crucial plays during the closing moments. The safety’s performance on Tampa Bay’s last drive also gave him another reason to admire the work of defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. [...]

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Jon Gruden Showers Panthers QB Bryce Young With Strong Praise

Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden loves what he's seeing from Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young right now.

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Newcastle goalkeeper emerges as option for Bayern Munich

With Manuel Neuer expected to retire from football next summer, Bayern Munich already have a successor in place for the veteran in the shape of Jonas Urbig.However, the Bavarians still want to bring i...

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A Journey to the Depths of Ancient Mars?

Written by Alex Jones, Ph.D. candidate at Imperial College London

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James Gunn dispels Wonder Woman casting rumors while roasting Frank Grillo

James Gunn addressed the Adria Arjona-Wonder Woman casting rumors by roasting DC star Frank Grillo. ‘You don’t believe he doesn’t know anything? Exhibit A.’

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How a controversial camera system is monitoring mental health patients

The Lampard Inquiry started back in September 2024 and I remember going to the first hearing in Chelmsford. Subscribe The bereaved families made placards of their loved ones, they stood outside in silence and then laid flowers to mark the moment. Now, two years on, in a process meant to last another two years, there’s been a development. Last week, we were told the chair, Baroness Lampard, pictured below, could be looking at making interim recommendations. Throughout the process, she has remarked that although this inquiry is looking at almost 2,000 people who were under the care of Essex mental health services from 2000-2023 when they died, the findings could have national implications for other trusts. ‘Records 24 hours a day in patient’s bedroom’ So why has this happened? One system that the inquiry is going to take a closer look at is a controversial monitoring system called Oxevision. It monitors some vital signs of patients remotely by using a camera placed in a room. It’s used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts. But campaigners, particularly the group Stop Oxevision, have asked for this technology to be removed from mental health wards as soon as possible. I spoke to a member, Hat Porter, today and they described to me what they thought this technology did and explained their concerns: “It records 24 hours a day and it’s located in a patient’s bedroom, which is obviously somewhere you’d usually expect to be a private place. “Our concerns are that the use of the technology has been has been kind of implemented as a substitute for proper in-person support, that it’s kind of over relied on and that there’s a lot of misunderstandings and that the presence of a camera, which has often been used without people’s consent, sometimes without even their knowledge, that that has a really big impact on privacy, dignity and human rights.” ‘Not sufficient’ I put it to them that the company behind Oxevision would dispute their claims about consent and in videos I’ve seen online from NHS trusts, they make it clear that the technology is complementary to trained staff and not a replacement. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) [ How the Nottingham inquiry shines a spotlight on other key mental health care failings ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) Victoria Macdonald · Feb 12 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) A team of lawyers has been working on the inquiry and with bereaved family members who have concerns about this technology. I spoke to solicitor Priya Singh, from Hodge Jones & Allen, who made the point that questions usually asked by nurses would be missing from using devices like this. “It’s not sufficient to say, oh, the patient is moving around. Somebody must go in and say, are you okay? Are you distressed? Do you want help? Is there anything I can do? Share Channel 4 News “How are you spending your time? So I think a lot of our families cannot see the function of it when ultimately the patient should only really be observed when they’ve been prescribed to be observed, they can be observed more, but that more should really be happening face to face.” The Chair will hear evidence over the next two weeks and then a decision made after that, which could have national impact if she does decide this technology should be investigated or even removed. The Department of Health and Social Care said: “The Government is committed to ensuring that lessons are learned from the Lampard Inquiry to improve patient safety. “We are confident that the Inquiry will play an important role in identifying wider learnings for the health system following the tragic events in Essex and will contribute to improvements in patient safety.” We approached LIO Health, which runs Oxevision, for comment. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment

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NWA C-Suite: Alan Wright

Under Wright’s leadership, Action Mechanical has expanded from two office locations to now having offices in Rogers, Jonesboro, Maumelle and Tulsa, Okla. Wright’s team includes more than 200 employees, $90...

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Colts top Commanders in NFL London game

Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor ran for two touchdowns as the Colts defeated the injury-hit Washington Commanders 30-13 on Sunday in the NFL's latest foray in London.

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Halftime: Colts lead Commanders, 10-6

LONDON (WRTV) - The Colts head in to halftime leading the Commanders, 10-6. Daniel Jones had two turnovers (a fumble and an interception) in the first half. The Colts rallied though, scoring a touchdown on a 5-yard Jonathan Taylor rush late in the second quarter to get on the scoreboard and take the lead. The […]

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How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy

Hey all, Jason here. Money20/20 is still two weeks away, but I’ve already started packing (not procrastinating for once!). My calendar is already filling up with various sessions I want to catch, meetings, and of course happy hours, dinners, and other side events. If you’ll be in Vegas and want to catch up, let me know by replying to this email, and we can try to find a time amidst the chaos of the Venetian. A big if not totally unexpected piece of news dropped on Friday: the Independent Community Bankers of America, a trade group that represents smaller U.S. banks, filed a lawsuit against the OCC and Comptroller Jonathan Gould, arguing that the regulator’s move to grant trust bank charters to firms seeking to use them to conduct substantial non-fiduciary activities exceeds the authorities granted to the OCC by Congress. I haven’t had time to fully digest the legal filing or speak to folks in my network about it, but you can expect to see coverage and analysis on it in next week’s newsletter. Subscribe or Support by Upgrading The NerdCon agenda just dropped. It’s stacked. Partner content: Nubank built an AI-first bank. Chime built its own banking core. Figure and Valon are rebuilding the mortgage stack. At NerdCon, you’ll hear from the people behind those bets: what they chose, what they learned, and what they’re still figuring out. The agenda is live, with leaders from Nubank, Chime, OpenAI, Remitly, Mercury, Figure, Valon and more. Follow the mainstage conversations, bring the problem your team is wrestling with to a hands-on workshop, or pull up a chair at a roundtable. Pick your quests. Meet us in San Diego, November 18–20. Fintech Business Weekly readers save 20% with code FBW20. Explore the Agenda Things To Know & Other Good Reads Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements (Federal Reserve Board of Governors) FDIC Announces Conclusion of Independent Monitorship (FDIC) Modernizing Financial Regulation: Initial Observations from eSLR (Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman) The Data Version of Godzilla versus Kong: FRED Takes on AI (Fed Governor Christopher Waller) Financing the AI buildout (Brookings) Q3’26: Rules for Banks but Not for Crypto (Fintech Takes Banking) The Inevitability of Local Stablecoins (Lombard Notes) Delusions of AI Governance: The Human-in-the-Loop Comfort Blanket (Fintech Snark Tank) Stripe agrees to acquire Parafin to expand revenue opportunities for platforms and help small businesses grow (Stripe) Listen: Fighting Fraud in the Age of AI, with SEON’s Tamas Kadar (Fintech Business Weekly) How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy If there is one overarching theme across the economy and politics in the U.S. at the moment, it’s “affordability.” The term is vague enough to encompass a panoply of factors shaping Americans’ day-to-day lives: rising costs for the hallmarks of being “middle class,” including healthcare, housing, childcare, and education, inflation and rising interest rates, and a job market with the specter of AI hovering over it. At the same time, policy shifts under the Trump administration have resulted in reduced subsidies to those who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and new restrictions on qualifying for Medicaid and SNAP, the impacts of which have yet to be fully felt. These factors are contributing to declining consumer confidence and general dissatisfaction with the economy, despite continuing GDP growth and stock market records. This divergence is encapsulated in the idea of the “K-shaped” economy, in which a small proportion of Americans have seen their wealth balloon, while the majority of American households struggle to preserve the lifestyle they have. Perhaps the greatest determinant of which branch of the “K” a household is on is whether their wealth and income are primarily derived from employment vs. from assets. Nearly two decades of low interest rates and, more recently, elevated rates of inflation have benefited asset owners, while those whose income is primarily or solely derived from labor have largely seen real purchasing power stagnate or decline. This is reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that labor share of U.S. GDP — the fraction of economic output that accrues to workers as compensation in exchange for their labor — dropped to just 52.8% in Q2 2026, the lowest since the BLS began keeping records. In 1947, approximately 2/3rds of economic output accrued to workers; even as recently as 2001, labor’s share of GDP was 64.1%. Against this backdrop, we’ve seen the rise of more credit and credit-like products: cash advance apps, “no-fee” overdraft, earned wage access, and buy now pay later, which are often used as small-dollar short-term borrowing mechanisms to meet immediate consumption needs or pay other bills (eg utilities, cell phone, other debt payments). With the markers of a middle class existence and, increasingly, basic financial stability seemingly out of reach for many, it should be no surprise there’s been an increase in “financial nihilism,” something industry peers like Alex Johnson and Frank Rotman have discussed and analyzed the roots of. The explosion of gambling and gambling-adjacent products and services — often marketed under the guise of being an “investment” — is inextricably intertwined with the rise of financial nihilism. Crypto, sports betting, and, more recently, prediction markets offer an escape or even hope of sorts, like a contemporary, digital version of a scratch-off lottery ticket, while leaving the overwhelming number of people who use such products worse off. Share of Households That Are Financially “Vulnerable” Ticks Up The Financial Health Network’s 2026 Financial Health Pulse® report adds context on how American households are faring. (I linked to this report in last week’s newsletter, but wanted to take time to further unpack the data in the report this week.) The Financial Health Network publishes the report annually, providing insight into how Americans’ financial circumstances are changing over time. The 2026 report is derived from a survey fielded in April and May 2026. The report leverages survey responses to assess indicators of financial health across spending, saving, borrowing, and planning/protecting and to determine a zero to 100 “FinHealth” score. Those with scores between 0 and 39 are considered “Financially Vulnerable,” consumers with scores ranging between 40 and 79 are defined as “Financially Coping,” and those with scores of 80 to 100 are “Financially Healthy.” The report found that moderate improvements in 2025 were reversed, with the share of respondents considered financially “vulnerable” rebounding to 17%. The longitudinal data reflect the impact of pandemic-era programs, like expanded unemployment, cash stimulus payments, and pauses of federal student loan payments. The positive impacts of those programs, as reflected in the Financial Health Pulse reports, had largely disappeared by 2023. While pandemic-era inflation — to be fair, in part caused by the various support and stimulus measures — had come down from as high as 9% in 2022, it has rebounded since the start of Trump’s second term, with tariffs and energy market disruptions owing to the war in Iran pushing prices back up. Specific indicators in the survey that deteriorated from 2025 to 2026 include the share of respondents spending less than their income over the past 12 months, the share paying all bills on time over the past 12 months, the share that have a manageable amount or no debt, the share that are “moderately” or “very” confident their insurance is adequate to cover them in an emergency, and the share that “somewhat” or “strongly” agree that their household plans ahead financially. Unsurprisingly, lower- and moderate-income households are more likely to struggle to pay their bills on time and have any funds leftover to save. The share of low-income households whose income exceeded their spending dropped from 35% in 2025 to 31% in 2026, while the share of upper-income households whose income exceeded expenses remained unchanged at 63%. Households with student loans or revolving credit card debt reported having “a bit more” or “far more” debt than was manageable at rates far higher than those not carrying these types of debts. The share of those with student loan debt indicating their debt load was too high to manage increased from 50% in 2025 to 55% in 2026, while the share of those with revolving credit card debt saying the same ticked up from 51% in 2025 to 54% in 2026. Households that had student loans were markedly more likely to be financially “coping” or “vulnerable” vs. those without student loans. In 2026, 27% of households with student loans were considered financially vulnerable, a jump of 6% points vs. 2025. Households without student loans saw just a 1% point increase (not statistically significant) in those considered financially vulnerable. Households’ perception of the affordability of categories of goods and services paints a stark picture, with less than one-fourth considering higher education affordable, about a third deeming childcare affordable, and less than half viewing healthcare as affordable. Fintech Business Weekly is made possible by the generous support of paying subscribers — bringing you independent analysis of banking, fintech, and crypto without fear or favor. You can support my work by becoming a paying subscriber if you aren’t already. Paying subscribers enjoy: access to the entire archive of nearly six years of newsletters extended versions of the weekly newsletter, with additional content and analysis and (for founding member tier) quarterly personal 1:1 fintech Q&A / strategy calls with me, tapping into my unparalleled knowledge of the intersection of banking and fintech and experience working in the sector, including helping to launch Goldman Sachs’ retail bank Marcus Support Fintech Business Weekly You can also support Fintech Business Weekly by sponsoring a newsletter or podcast, putting you in front of 93,000+ of the most influential decision makers in banking, fintech, and crypto. Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Democratic Senate Report Highlights How Iran Uses Tether to Evade U.S. Sanctions Iran uses stablecoins, specifically Tether, to evade sanctions, fund regional proxies, and to purchase military drones, a report released last week by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations says. The report was authored by committee ranking member Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and the minority staff. Crypto and stablecoin proponents will often push back on criticism that criminals make use of these assets by arguing that, on an absolute dollar basis, far more illicit funds flow through traditional banking systems and payment rails than via crypto and stablecoins. And while that is likely true, it elides the reality presented in news story after news story: whether state actors — Russia, Iran, North Korea — or criminal groups, those looking to engage in illicit transactions increasingly favor stablecoins and, specifically, Tether (USDT). The report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released last week adds context to how Iran uses Tether has a lynchpin in its shadow banking system. The report analyzed 846 wallets that have been sanctioned or targeted for seizure, finding that 84% of them transacted exclusively or primarily in Tether. The ability to create near limitless, anonymous wallets and to move funds effectively instantaneously and irreversibly have made crypto a favored financial mechanism for bad actors. Stablecoins solved key drawbacks of bitcoin, namely, the original cryptocurrency’s highly volatile value in dollars. And while Tether (the company) has the technical ability to “freeze” or destroy funds, the company is often limited and reactive in its approach to doing so, the Senate report argues. Tether, which is nominally based in crypto-friendly El Salvador, “has stated that its compliance with OFAC sanctions is ‘voluntary’ and that it follows ‘OFAC guidelines,’” the Senate report says. Owing to these favorable attributes, Tether “became a primary cryptocurrency for Iran, Hamas, Hizballah, and the Houthis beginning in 2023 and has expanded in scale since,” according to the report. Tether’s role in Iran’s shadow banking system, the report says, is enhanced by crypto exchanges like Bybit, Kyrrex, OKX, Gate, and Binance, and through “over the counter” exchanges and hawala networks. The consequences of these financial flows aren’t hypothetical. The Senate report links Tether as a funds transfer mechanism to Iranian proxies in the region, including Hizballah, the Houthis, and Hamas. Tether has also been used to make payments to secure components necessary to manufacture drones, the report says. The report concludes by arguing that “[s]tablecoin issuers with a significant nexus to the United States, particularly those that offer dollar-denominated stablecoins, should be subject to American sanctions law rather than being allowed to hide behind foreign jurisdictions.” Stablecoin issuers like Tether must be held accountable for repeated failures to prevent illicit finance and sanctions violations by law enforcement, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and OFAC, the report argues. [Paying Subscriber Exclusive] OUSD Goes Live, Make Your Own Neobank, U.S. Sanctions Russia’s A7 Network As “Transnational Criminal Organization” OpenUSD, the stablecoin issued by the Open Standard consortium that includes Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, core providers, crypto firms, and numerous banks, went live last week. Social commerce platform Whop raised eyebrows in fintech by offering creators on its platform the ability to launch their own neobanks, which the company describes as “great businesses that are easy to run,” in just 15 minutes. And OFAC and FinCEN target Russia’s “shadow banking” A7 Network — more on these stories after the paywall.

Colorado’s mobster democracy

The issues on your ballot aren’t just questions about trains, taxes and spending. They are exhibits in a larger case: dishonesty, intimidation and political bullying have become standard operating procedure at the Colorado Capitol. The message from lawmakers is increasingly simple: Vote however you like — we’ll make sure it turns out the way we […]

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Seattle signs Velus Jones Jr.

Seattle Seahawks RB Velus Jones Jr. signed to main roster

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Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’

The president rallied Saturday for Sen. Jon Husted, who faces a tough race against Democrat Sherrod Brown, and for Vivek Ramaswamy, the state’s GOP candidate for governor.

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Trump Promotes Data Centers at Rally With Republican Facing Heat on Them

The president defended the complexes, which have become a liability for Senator Jon Husted in a challenging midterm race.

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Analyst Gets Honest About Mac Jones' Future With The 49ers
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Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race

President Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio.

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Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race

President Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio. He insists they benefit local communities and warns against losing them to China. The

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Braxton Jones heads to IR

Chicago Bears OT Braxton Jones to miss time with right knee injury

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Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown

Saturday's rally is just outside Dayton, Ohio, where he'll stump for key candidates in competitive races for the House, Senate and the governor’s mansion in Columbus.

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Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a few days campaigning in safe conservative territory, President Donald Trump on Saturday takes his midterm tour into Ohio, a battlegrou

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Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown

President Donald Trump is taking his midterm tour to Ohio, a battleground state with a crucial Senate race.

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Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown

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Trump makes pitch to Ohio voters as midterms approach

President Donald Trump will lead a rally in a Dayton suburb Saturday in hopes of energizing GOP voters. He'll be joined by Sen. Jon Husted and others.

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Seattle and San Francisco: Big tech, political backlash and the AI boom

In a live joint recording of the GeekWire and Blue City Blues podcasts, GeekWire's John Cook, historian Margaret O'Mara and journalist Jonathan Weber join Blue City Blues hosts David Hyde and Sandeep Kaushik to discuss the tech industry's tensions with Seattle and San Francisco, and what the AI boom means for the future of both cities.

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When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era? This expert on Christian nationalism says: now

Robert P Jones argues that declining white Christian influence has fuelled an alliance with Trump, and warns it is reshaping US democracy

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How Charlie Taylor, Ray Charles and Seattle jazz shaped Quincy Jones

In this excerpt from "Jackson Street After Hours," author Paul de Barros explores how the Seattle jazz scene helped shape music legend Quincy Jones' career.

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UW College of Business career fair connects students with employers

The University of Wyoming College of Business recently hosted its annual career fair and Meet the Firms events in the Jonah Bank Atrium, bringing employers from across Wyoming and the

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Topeka cafe to be featured on Gordon Ramsey's 'Kitchen Nightmares'

Topeka's Bradley's Corner Cafe will be featured on FOX's "Kitchen Nightmares" as Gordon Ramsay visits the local spot.

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Delta Expo celebrates regional business, culture, entertainment

From live music and Delta food to shopping, stepping, books, and small-business showcases, Pine Bluff buzzed Sept. 25-26 as the first-of-its-kind Delta Expo brought businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and community members together at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Presented by the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce and visionary president and CEO Joni Alexander-Robinson, the two-day […]

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Delta Expo celebrates regional business, culture, entertainment

From live music and Delta food to shopping, stepping, books, and small-business showcases, Pine Bluff buzzed Sept. 25-26 as the first-of-its-kind Delta Expo brought businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and community members together at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Presented by the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce and visionary president and CEO Joni Alexander-Robinson, the two-day […]

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$1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel

Supported by $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program, a team of Penn State materials science researchers will investigate how certain elements — samarium, europium and tellurium — behave in molten salt-based nuclear fuel recycling systems.

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Sustainable Seaweed Farming Could Boost Coastal Communities, Economies, and Marine Health

The cold, nutrient-rich waters off British Columbia and Alaska are home to some of the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystems in the world, featuring more than 500 known seaweed species, from smaller red and green seaweeds to towering giant kelp that can grow as much as 2 feet a day.

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Is James Talarico about to flip Texas for the Democrats?

Jonathan Freedland speaks to James Henson, founder and executive director of the Texas Politics Project, about why a blue wave in the Lone Star state would be seismic

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Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace

North Korean state media kept domestic audiences in the dark about rising tensions with South Korea this week. Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong issued a statement aimed at Seoul after a landmine blast at the border injured South Korean soldiers, but it did not appear in domestic outlets. Instead, state media covered the […]

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Jonathan Taylor upgraded for full practice

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor takes part in practice Thursday after a limited practice

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New Jersey Politics (Episode 530)

This week on New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney discusses her bill requiring AI companion apps to repeatedly disclose they are

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Free health clinic in Largo: What's available Oct. 3 and 4

Many free medical, dental and vision services will be available in Largo this weekend at Prince George’s Community College. Shary Jones, a volunteer with Remote Area Medical, told News4’s Melissa Mollet and Jummy Olabanji about the offerings. No insurance or identification are required.

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Oct 1 • 3:10 PM EDT • Health • nbcwashington.com