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The Daily Mauling: 11/9/26
Kansas Jayhawks News The Lawrence Journal-World takes us through what we learned from the football team’s loss to UCF. Good for them, because I don’t know how you find any firm takeaways from a game like that The KC Star’s Gary Bedore has some thoughts on KU’s nearly-dead bowl game chances and what it means […]
The Real Story of the Polar Bear in a UVM Science Hall Starts With Two Montpelier Agents Undercover in the Arctic
A polar bear has been hanging out in a UVM science hall for decades. Subscribe He’s a full-grown male, standing behind glass on an artificial iceberg in the lobby of the University of Vermont’s Marsh Life Science Building in Burlington. Most Vermonters have no idea he’s there. Students who asked about him heard he came from Canada. A poacher killed him, the story went, federal officers seized the hide at the Vermont border, and the government gave him to UVM on “indefinite loan.” A UVM biology professor told it that way in 2012. The university’s own news office repeated it in 2021. That story was wrong. The bear was evidence. In 1972, two federal wildlife officers from Montpelier posed as trophy hunters, bought their way into an illegal hunt run by a poaching ring, and followed it all the way to the frozen Arctic Ocean north of Alaska. One of them shot this bear. Sonia DeYoung, who works with UVM’s natural history collections, pieced the real story together from a half-remembered campus rumor, a case file buried in Anchorage and one stripped claw. She told it Nov. 6 in UVM Magazine. The Undercover Buy Early in 1972, Paul Bagalio and Bruce Parker walked into a Seattle taxidermy shop. Both lived in Montpelier. The case file lists Parker as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent and Bagalio as a deputy game warden for the service. On paper, Bagalio was an unlikely undercover man. Born in Northfield and raised in Montpelier, he served in the Marines after high school, graduated from Norwich University in 1957, taught at Vermont Technical College and worked as an engineer at Rock of Ages, according to his obituary in the Times Argus. He founded Ramchem, a company that made epoxies for the Barre granite industry. He was also a hunter. His obituary passes along his advice: “Don’t ever miss an opportunity to hunt.” And it says he worked undercover for the U.S. Department of the Interior, helping expose what his family calls one of the largest poaching rings in U.S. history. In the Seattle shop, Bagalio and Parker posed as unscrupulous trophy hunters who wanted a polar bear and didn’t care how they got one. They came away with a scribbled note: a phone number and a hefty price. The Seattle Times later reported the number. In a May 1972 story, later reprinted in the Congressional Record, the paper said the two-man hunt cost $6,500, more than $50,000 in today’s money. The Times cited a federal search-warrant affidavit alleging that the ring paid two men who held valid Alaska permits so the hides and skulls could be shipped and processed under their names. Bagalio and Parker traveled to Barrow, on Alaska’s Arctic coast, with guides working with the taxidermist. These were not men to cross. The case file describes a man taking a 12-gauge automatic shotgun from his plane and telling Parker it was “the persuader.” One photo in the file shows a mustached accomplice peering out from beneath a heavy fur hood. On March 8, 1972, on the pack ice about 100 miles north of Point Barrow, the northernmost point in the United States, Bagalio shot a male polar bear. Parker shot a second. Bagalio had no legal permit to kill it, and that was the point. The bears were hard evidence of what the ring was selling. Back in Fairbanks, a Fish and Wildlife agent marked Bagalio’s bear so it could be identified later. He smeared fluorescent dye around its nose and ripped the dark outer sheath off one of its front claws. Bagalio and Parker went on to run several more undercover hunts against poachers in the West. The danger was real. Bagalio later told the Bennington Banner, according to DeYoung’s account, “My guide made it perfectly clear that he would leave me dead in the mountains if he thought I was an investigator.” Subscribe The Faded Rumor The bear came to UVM in 1975. How the government handed him over is still unknown. A rumor came with him. A student named in the UVM Magazine article simply as Carol helped catalog the university’s specimens in those years, and she heard it: an undercover federal agent had killed the bear in Alaska because he feared his cover would be blown and his life was in danger. Over the years the rumor faded. In the 1980s, the bear was put away in storage long enough for mice to chew the fur off his ankles, and several of his front claws went missing. He was later brought back out and set up on his iceberg in the Marsh Life Science lobby, where he has stood for decades since. Somewhere along the way, the Canada story took over. The Case File Decades later, DeYoung met Carol at an open house for UVM’s zoological collections. Carol told DeYoung’s research partner, Dave Moroney, what she remembered. They were delighted, and skeptical. At DeYoung’s request, David Rippeto, a UVM graduate who is now a Fish and Wildlife special agent in Anchorage, went through a mountain of old case files stashed in cardboard boxes and found the right one. It ran more than 80 pages: photographs, letters, permit records and a typewritten account of the case. Carol’s rumor had the core of it right. A federal officer had shot the bear in Alaska while undercover. But the file showed it wasn’t a desperate move to save his own skin. The shooting was part of the plan. The Stripped Claw One question remained. Was the bear in Burlington really Bagalio’s? DeYoung and Moroney shone a black light on the bear’s snout, looking for the dye. Nothing glowed. They already had the answer. The year before, a conservator repairing the mouse damage had found that one of the bear’s supposedly missing front claws was still there, minus its dark outer sheath, just as the agent in Fairbanks had left it in 1972. “Fifty years later, the marker originally meant for law enforcement told us we had our bear,” DeYoung wrote. Paul Bagalio didn’t live to see it. He spent the rest of his life in Vermont, most of it at Horn of the Moon in East Montpelier, and died Dec. 11, 2022, at 90, a few months before DeYoung first opened the case file. His family remembered the bear differently. The obituary says he took a record-class polar bear in Siberia, across the international date line. The federal case file puts the bear in this story about 100 miles north of Point Barrow. The obituary doesn’t say whether it’s the same animal. His bear is still on the iceberg. Go see him: The polar bear stands in the entrance to Benedict Auditorium, between the Marsh Life Science and Hills buildings on UVM’s Burlington campus. Compass Vermont is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Mamdani reverses Adams plan to move B-HEARD away from FDNY
The program, which deploys clinicians to non-violent mental health 911 calls in lieu of police, will continue to use FDNY’s emergency medical services and social workers from New York City Health + Hospitals, officials confirmed.
Stand collapses mid-match: fans fall through the floor
A frightening moment in Norway’s Eliteserien! A stand collapsed during a top-flight match, forcing away fans to be evacuated. It happened yesterday in the 40th minute of the match between Tromsø IL...
Iceman Delivers When Needed: 3 Takeaways From Bears' Ugly Win vs. Buccaneers
Caleb Williams was Iceman when it mattered, but had a career-worse showing outside of that.
Xavier University announces Richard Pitino bobblehead giveaway
Xavier will give away 3,000 Richard Pitino bobbleheads when the Musketeers host Purdue Fort Wayne Dec. 9.
4 Huge Takeaways After Reaves Leads Shorthanded Lakers Past Pistons
The Lakers' victory over the Pistons in Luka Doncic's absence provided us with some valuable insight.
Trump’s regrets on immigration enforcement, and other takeaways from his ‘60 Minutes’ interview
President Donald Trump offered his most extensive assessment yet of historic Republican losses in an interview with “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday evening, appearing to extend an invitation to Democrats to work together on the contentious issue of immigration.
Takeaways from No. 1 Nebraska volleyball’s win over No. 18 Washington
Top-ranked Nebraska volleyball (25-0, 14-0) took down No. 18 Washington (18-5, 9-5) in straight sets on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle (25-20, 25-13, 25-22).
Jordan Love Makes MVP Statement: 3 Takeaways From The Packers' Win Over the Patriots
Jordan Love made a statement, while Drake Maye's turnover issues continued. Here are takeaways from Packers vs. Patriots.
Turnšek’s 20 points lead Iowa State past Eastern Illinois
Tjaša Turnšek scored 20 points to lead Iowa State to a 77-61 victory over Eastern Illinois at Hilton Coliseum Sunday afternoon. The Cyclones pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Panthers 44-30 over the final two quarters after taking a narrow 33-31 lead into halftime. Xiao Zhang added 14 points for Iowa State, which […]
Amyloid Fibers Have an Unexpected Role in Sperm, Scientists Discover
"Seeing this totally blew us away."
Amyloid Fibers Have an Unexpected Role in Sperm, Scientists Discover
"Seeing this totally blew us away."
White House vows not to slow down immigration enforcement in wake of midterms defeat
The Department of Homeland Security also insists it is not backing away on the round-up.
Samik Upadhaya Shares Key Takeaways from SITC 2026 in Phoenix
Samik Upadhaya Shares Key Takeaways from SITC 2026 in Phoenix / cancer care, Cancer research, Cancer Research Institute (CRI), OncoDaily, Samik Upadhaya, SITC
Warriors have reportedly already cleared out Kristaps Porzingis' locker after major career decision
Kristaps Porzingis has decided to step away from the game to take care of his health. The Golden State Warriors have already removed him from the locker room.
Takeaways as Iowa football handles business against Northwestern
The Hawkeyes weren't perfect, but walked away with a win against Northwestern on Saturday night.
England send message with emphatic Australia victory to show faith in Steve Borthwick
England 45-22 Australia: Henry Pollock and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso led the charge as the hosts blew the Wallabies away
MAHA makes its case to Democrats as blue wave crashes GOP alliance and threatens RFK Jr.
One day after the blue wave that swept away dozens of Republican seats, the mood among Make America Healthy Again activists was palpably glum.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science celebrates 40 years
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science marked its 40th anniversary with free theater and planetarium shows, hands-on activities and giveaways
Reacting to Michigan Football’s unacceptable loss to Michigan State
Michigan Football lost to MSU at The Big House. We give some analysis and takeaways from the game, and more, in today’s Postgame Podcast:
I Think Mike Pinsky Can Still Win Survivor 51, But I’m Officially Writing Off 3 Other Castaways
I feel better about Mike than at least three other players.
Three Takeaways from UNC’s win over UConn
Will anyone figure out how to cover Jelani Thurman in the red zone? Hasn’t happened yet.
Napoli hold leaders Lazio in Serie A
Serie A leaders Lazio dropped points for just the second time this season as they were held to a 1-1 draw away to struggling Napoli on Sunday.Champions Inter Milan will cut the gap to Lazio to one point if they beat Como later on Sunday, while AC Milan and Atalanta go to Genoa and Monza respectively and Fiorentina host Juventus. str/ea
Jodi's Journal: Power, prices and personal responsibility
"Every election brings with it takeaways not just for those in elected leadership but also for those in unelected leadership."
3 takeaways from Alabama's crucial road win vs. LSU
Alabama got a needed win Saturday at LSU, 31-13. Here are three takeaways from a big road performance from the Crimson Tide.
Three takeaways from Wisconsin football’s 21-point victory vs. Rutgers
There was a lot that went right in Wisconsin's latest big win.
10 Takeaways: Avalanche Power Play Looked Rejuvenated Against Red Wings (+)
Whatever conversations the Colorado Avalanche had about their power play before Saturday’s puck drop, if any, need to be repeated […]
Sunderland vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news
Sunderland will welcome Chelsea to the Stadium of Light on Sunday as they attempt to move away from the bottom of the Premier League standings.The Black Cats are currently last in the table with only ...
Three takeaways from Michigan State's massive win over Michigan
Check out our three takeaways from Michigan State's massive win over Michigan.
3 takeaways from Michigan’s embarrassing loss to Michigan State
The Kyle Whittingham era is brutal. Here are key takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Michigan State.
NFL Announces Punishment for Jets Player After Loss to Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders came away with the Week 8 win over the New York Jets. However, one player is feeling the effects of that victory in their bank account after the NFL announced its fines for Week 8 on Nov. 7.Joe Tippmann was the lone Jets player from this game to receive a financial penalty […] The post NFL Announces Punishment for Jets Player After Loss to Raiders appeared first on HEAVY.
Utah turns the Holy War into a playoff statement
The Utes stayed unbeaten by winning a rivalry game that demanded patience, toughness and four takeaways. BYU’s four interceptions turned a promising afternoon into a painful setback.
Local business holds coat drive as winter approaches
Brooklyn Bodega Bagels and Deli in downtown Grand Rapids is hosting a coat giveaway. (Nov. 7, 2026)
3 Takeaways From Utah's Statement Win Over BYU
FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up three takeaways from Utah's 28-20 win over BYU on Saturday.
Undefeated #8 UCLA pulled away to beat Minnesota 34-20
The UCLA Bruins continued their undefeated season by going on the road to beat the Minnesota Gophers 34-20. Quarterback Ty Dieffenbach needed just eight completions to get 300 yards and three touchdowns as the Bruin offense put up 24 points in the second half to pull away from Minnesota. The first half was split, with […]
Back to training on Monday
The Rossoblù players not away on international duty will return to training on Monday at the Niccolò Galli Training Centre.
Hurricanes Handed Defensive Warning Before Blackhawks Game
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday, Nov. 5, at UBS Arena in Elmont.But either way, the Canes were not exempt from criticism. In particular, Rod Brind’Amour’s team drew criticism for its defensive performance.The Chicago Blackhawks will surely take note as Carolina faces them this Saturday, Nov. 7.Although they came away […] The post Hurricanes Handed Defensive Warning Before Blackhawks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Nick Young Slams ‘Dumb’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Amid Heat’s Struggles
Nick Young says all Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to do is go coast to coast.
5 Takeaways From Cavaliers’ 119-95 Win Over 76ers
Cleveland opened NBA Cup play with a 119-95 win over Philadelphia behind Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson and a plus-24 point differential.
Brighton vs Brentford: Team News, Preview and Prediction
After five away games on the trot, Premier League football finally returns to the Amex, as The Albion take on Brentford in a Sunday clash with Brighton looking to continue their fine form.
Rob Lowe’s Unique Christmas Time-Loop Movie Is Just a Few Weeks Away
Rob Lowe is preparing for a new Christmas release with In a Holidaze, a romantic comedy built around an unusual time-loop premise. The film follows a young woman who finds herself reliving the same holiday week while trying to make sense of her relationships and personal choices. Starring alongside Maddie Ziegler, Lowe will appear in […] The post Rob Lowe’s Unique Christmas Time-Loop Movie Is Just a Few Weeks Away appeared first on Mandatory.
Berkshire Hathaway buys back $9.6 billion of its own stock but its profits declined
Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $9.6 billion worth of its own stock in the third quarter, but Geico disappointed and its overall profit fell more than 28% as the value of its investments changed. But...
Home health aide gunned down inside East Harlem apartment was weeks away from retirement: relatives
Elsa Espina-Espinal’s body was found inside NYCHA’s Gaylord White Houses on 2nd Ave. near E. 105th St. Thursday night — less than five weeks before she planned to quite her job and move to Santo Domingo with her husband, her d…
Early Apple Black Friday Deals on Apple Watch, MacBook Air, and More
Black Friday is now just a few weeks away, taking place on Friday, November 27 in 2026. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Arsenal vs. Hull City match thread: back at home
Arsenal host Premier League surprise side Hull City in the final match before the November international break. It’s a rare home match in a sea of recent away contests, although once the season resumes, the Gunners will hardly have to leave London until the new year. A cautionary note: this time last season an unbeaten-streaking […]
New Jersey Devils Road Trip Will Be Pivotal
The upcoming New Jersey Devils road trip will test whether New Jersey can carry its recent momentum into three challenging matchups away from home. It begins Saturday against the Islanders before a quick turnaround in Toronto on Sunday. Tuesday’s finale in Winnipeg brings an emotional storyline, as Connor Hellebuyck returns to face his former team. …
DAZN Pulse: Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from NBA for health reasons
Kristaps Porzingis is stepping away from the NBA for health reasons, raising questions about his future and the next chapter of his career. Read more at DAZN News.
Big Tech’s AI race will save small business owners time. It won’t find them customers
The next customer is one introduction away.
New York Jets Flight Connections 11/07/26
Happy Saturday, Jets fans! We are one day away from the Jets visiting the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Jets will be shorthanded as number one wide receiver Garrett Wilson has been ruled out with a concussion. The offense will, however, get Breece Hall back. Beating the Chiefs on the road will be […]
I went to trade school at 55. Most classmates were teenagers.
Marc Pascarelli left a 30-year media career to attend trade school at 55. He now works on boats in Miami and enjoys being away from a desk.
Five players who stood out in Nebraska football’s loss to Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Look away, Husker fans. That loss wasn’t pretty. Nebraska football entered its Friday night road matchup against Illinois on a three-game losing streak. In each of those three games, the Huskers led at the start of the fourth quarter. The script flipped this week, but not in a way that benefited NU. The Fighting Illini won 24-13 in a short-week showdown that included a scoreless first quarter, a record-breaking performance by one of their wide receivers and plenty of decisions for Nebraska to dwell on. Collin Dixon Anthony Colandrea Blackshirts Cameron Lenhardt and Andrew Marshall four-game losing streak Jamal Rule Wide receivers Kwazi Gilmer and Jacory Barney Jr.
Writer Nick Harkaway expands his father John le Carré's spyverse in new thriller 'The Taper Man'
Fictional spymaster George Smiley is back in "The Taper Man," a new thriller set in the world of John le Carré and written by his son, Nick Harkaway | KMBZ
Russell Brand's convictions renew spotlight on media — and a culture — that may have looked away
Russell Brand's convictions this week for rape and sexual assault have renewed scrutiny on the BBC and other media employers that may have looked the other way.
Draymond Green Gives Blunt ‘Spoiled Milk’ Take On Kristaps Porzingis’ Career-Ending Decision
Draymond Green makes his feelings known on Kristaps Porzingis' decision to end his career with the Warriors amid health issues.
Golden State Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis steps away from basketball over undisclosed health issue
Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis says his body has not responded as expected and is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health
Former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis steps away from the NBA to focus on undisclosed health issue
Kristaps Porzingis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health due to an undisclosed matter in a social media post on Friday.
Small business in St. Charles Parish tries to recover after tragic hit-and-run
See the moment a car crashed through the doors of a small business weeks away from grand opening
Rubin Observatory discovers two hidden companions of the Milky Way. Hundreds more may be waiting
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has already uncovered two previously unknown companions of the Milky Way using preliminary observations covering just 7% of the night sky. The discoveries include an extremely faint galaxy 355,000 light-years away and a star cluster hidden behind cosmic dust. Scientists suspect hundreds of additional satellite galaxies remain undiscovered, and Rubin's powerful telescope could finally bring them into view.
Warriors Center Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away From the NBA to Focus on Undisclosed Health Issue
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health due to an undisclosed matter in a social media post on Friday. Porzingis did not reveal the nature of the issue in a message posted on his X account, and the ...
'Two games we have thrown away'
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher spoke to BBC Sport following their 3-1 defeat by Derby.
Upcoming ‘Turkey Trot’ event causes concern for local business
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and while many may be picking out their best running shoes while looking forward to the annual Turkey Trot.
NBA player Kristaps Porzingis says he is stepping away from basketball to address health concerns
Golden State Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis announced he's stepping away from basketball to address recent health concerns.
NBA player Kristaps Porzingis says he is stepping away from basketball to address health concerns
Golden State Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis announced he's stepping away from basketball to address recent health concerns.
Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis stepping away from basketball to deal with ongoing health issues
Porziņģis signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Warriors in free agency this summer
Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball amid health issues: 'Not where I want to be'
Kristaps Porzingis cited his ongoing health struggles in his decision to step away, as the Warriors reportedly stopped his $20 million salary payments.
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis to 'step away,' prioritize health
Kristaps Porzingis announced that he will "step away" from the NBA in order to prioritize his health. He has not played for the Warriors this season.
Mariners hire Tanner Swanson away from Yankees
Another key member of the supporting cast of coaches has left town.
Hera spacecraft photographs asteroid from 37 miles away
The ESA’s spacecraft is en route to study the aftermath of DART's collision with Diphamos in 2022.
Gears Of War: E-Day Is Bringing Back Legacy Maps, Modes And Skins For Season 2
And tomorrow they’re giving away a free General RAAM skin!
Broncos Trade Tradeoffs Could Steer Them Away From Running Back
The Denver Broncos are rumored to be trading for a running back, but the move could go any number of ways.
Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Confirmed Lineups: Hamburger SV vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
Former Bundesliga giants HSV and Borussia Mönchengladbach lock horns in the opening fixture of matchday 9. Both teams are currently fighting relegation, with the visitors hoping a back-to-back away v...
NVIDIA confirms the RTX 5090 isn't discontinued by giving ONE away
NVIDIA returns to giving away GeForce RTX 5090 cards after several RTX 5080 promotions. The giveaway comes as questions remain over RTX 5090 production and availability.
3 Takeaways From Spain, England, Portugal Nations League Roster Drops
Some of Europe's biggest heavyweights made some notable roster decisions ahead of Nations League action.
NH economy grows slowly
New Hampshire’s economy continued its lowgear, forward momentum in the spring, grinding away at a 2% annual growth rate that is slower than several of its Northeast neighbors and the country as a whole.
The Risks of Decentralizing Your Organization
In order to make faster decisions, be more agile, and keep the business closer to customers, companies like Unilever, Citigroup, and Phillips are shifting away from centralized corporate centers to a business unit model. Along the way, they run into three common challenges: 1) General managers aren’t ready for the job; 2) GMs are even less ready for AI; and 3) the shift triggers a talent exodus from the centralized functions that are still necessary for the enterprise. Companies that stop at the structural shift without rethinking talent, AI readiness, and the role of the center are trading one set of vulnerabilities for another.
Tennessee Titans news: Mike Borgonzi may not be donw trading
The Tennessee Titans are days away from the NFL Trade Deadline with pieces to move.
What Does a Democratic Congress Mean for Business?
A host of business- and consumer-friendly policies could be on tap as newly empowered Democrats take control of Congress, writes Michael Hardaway.
When does Christmas music start playing on local, SiriusXM radio stations in 2026?
Have you put your Halloween decorations away yet? Or, are you already barreling toward the holiday season?
Las Vegas Arts District business owners say storm drain construction is cutting into sales
Business owners in the Arts District say storm drain work along Charleston Boulevard is driving away customers.
Brandon Aiyuk’s agent confirms plan for return to 49ers facility
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is set to return to the team’s facility on Friday after spending more than a year away from the organization. His new agent, Drew Rosenhaus , confirmed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter in a message Thursday that he and Aiyuk plan to report at 3 p.m. to discuss the 28-year-old’s situation with the franchise. […] The post Brandon Aiyuk’s agent confirms plan for return to 49ers facility appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Know the Foe: VCU
After beating Iowa State to start the season, Memphis returns to FedExForum for its first home game on Saturday against VCU. The Tigers ended last season losing three-straight at home, and Hardaway will look for his first win inside FedExForum since February 8.
Jaguars Overwhelm Lamar Jackson-Less Ravens: 3 Takeaways From Jacksonville's Win
Joe Fagnano never got going against the Jaguars, who delivered a blowout win over the Ravens.
Bruins vs. Penguins Takeaways: Zacha, Geekie Lead Dominant Road Win
Pavel Zacha scored twice as the Bruins rolled past the Penguins.
Las Vegas Arts District business owners say storm drain construction is cutting into sales
Business owners in the Arts District say storm drain work along Charleston Boulevard is driving away customers.
ESPN shares takeaways from Lions win vs. Vikings
After an emotional 19-15 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, ESPN provided its takeaways from the Detroit Lions' performance.
From Kenya to Holyoke: Local baseball bat maker celebrates 10 years in business
A Holyoke business is celebrating 10 years of turning raw wood into baseball bats, combining craftsmanship with an unexpected journey that began thousands of miles away in Kenya.
KFF Analyzes the Role of Health Care in the Midterms
The midterm elections mean changing power dynamics and shifting legislative agendas in Congress, both next year and during the upcoming lame duck session—the period between the November election and the new session beginning in January. As policymakers consider next steps, new KFF polling analysis examines the role health care played in voters’ decisions. Key Takeaways […]
Deep Dive on the Pelicans’ Future Draft Picks
Watching a team blow up and trade away or cut all the fans' favorite players is as hurtful as a bad breakup. The New Orleans Pelicans had to move on from Anthony Davis's time in the Crescent City after he told them that it was not them; it was him. With a small haul of …
3 takeaways from the AI report on Anthropic everyone is talking about
Third-party safety researchers embedded in Anthropic's HQ released their first report on Thursday.
Election takeaways with ‘Soundside,’ ‘Sound Politics,’ and a whole lot of guests
As Washington state awaited additional ballots to be counted Wednesday afternoon, KUOW’s “Soundside” and “Sound Politics” considered initial takeaways from the midterm elections.
TREE MAIL BRINGS THE NEWS TO PAIR UP TWO BY TWO KNOWING THEIR PARTNER COULD SEAL THEIR FATE, ON “SURVIVOR,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
“Load the Ark, Two by Two” – A castaway faces major backlash for loose lips and creating a messy post-merge Tribal Council. Then, tree mail brings th
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science marks 40 years
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will mark its 40th year Saturday with free shows and giveaways for the first 1,000 kids.
Warby Parker Seemingly Spilled The Beans On Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Launch
"Intelligent Eyewear" is apparently only a week away.
Scientists Are Studying What People See Right Before They Die, and the Results Are Eerie
A new study explores the mysterious visions people experience near death, including encounters with loved ones who have passed away.
Guide to New Orleans live theater and stage shows in November 2026
From uplifting musicals like "Come From Away" to compelling dramas like "Something Cloudy, Something Clear," the New Orleans and northshore stages are set for a diverse and captivating fall season!
2 Takeaways From Grizzlies’ 107-103 Loss to Pacers
Memphis committed 19 turnovers and shot 12-of-44 from 3-point range in a 107-103 loss to Indiana, its second straight defeat.
CNN Voter Poll: Democrats’ Senate sweep shows a fracturing MAGA movement
The coalition that helped return Donald Trump to the presidency two years ago is beginning to fracture, CNN Voter Poll data shows, with Democratic Senate candidates peeling away voters to win seats in deeply Republican territory this cycle.