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Obama describes Trump as an agent of ‘chaos and cruelty’ in midterm elections pitch

The former president on Saturday also criticized Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, his Democratic rival for governor.

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Oct 24 • 4:44 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Netflix’s Leadership Shake Up…Explained

(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.) Well, I had a simple article planned for this week. Called “Whoa, I Missed It!”, I’d take a gander at a few important-but-under-the-radar stories I didn’t cover while I wrote about all things “Skydance. (Formerly known as “the saga of Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros., but not Discovery, then Paramount-Skydance bought all of Warner Bros. Discovery”.) Alas, that article will have to wait. Netflix made news. Ironically, my “Whoa, I Missed It!” article would have mostly been about “content” strategy decisions, which is also what today’s article is about. But instead of the entire industry, this article will only cover Netflix’s decision to upend their film and TV content teams. Just that! So that’s the full topic of the day. I’m going to tackle the issue in the opposite direction of the way “stuff” flows: uphill. We’ll start at film, then move onto TV, and then onto the CEOs themselves, and the strategy questions that still remain. But we start with the numbers driving this. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Upends Their Corporate Hierarchy I’ve got a lot of thoughts, but we’ll start with the most common response to yesterday’s article. Let’s Talk Stock Price More than one person, responding to what I published two days ago, pointed out that, well, actually, the thing driving Netflix’s actions is this: In short, stock price! Even if Netflix isn’t obsessed with their own share price—they probably are, but, for the record, my strategic advice to every CEO is to absolutely ignore stock prices, which will, ironically, probably help the stock price long-term—most everyone thinks they are. By the way, I prefer market capitalization to stock prices, because it’s a more apples-to-apples way to compare companies: But there’s an even better way to look at it, and it kinda casts some doubt on the entire push here: price-to-earnings. I have a long list of articles that I wish I had written, and chief among them is an article titled, “Am I Still a Netflix ‘Bear’?” meaning someone who thinks Netflix’s stock is overvalued. As of last summer, Netflix had solved their biggest problem—which for me (circa 2019) was the lack of free cash flow—but their stock was CRAZY overvalued. That’s this chart here: Why did Netflix’s stock price increase to a price-to-earnings ratio of 50 last summer? What financial metric changed so quickly? Nothing. Given that, historically, mature entertainment companies average 10 to 20, with 16 being the average, that increase made little sense. Netflix’s stock swoon these last eight or so months wasn’t irrational; the stock price rise last year was. So if you want a really hot Netflix take, here it is: Netflix’s stock price has been going down because the financial industry recovered its senses, not because of any strategic mistake. Yes, that would imply that cleaning house may have been a mistake. That’s why the charts yesterday are so important, because they show that Netflix did have a strategic problem (a lack of hits) and that’s what they moved to address. (One could also argue the industry drastically overrated Netflix’s growth prospects, but that’s a financial industry problem, not a Netflix strategy problem per se. Some growth estimates are just crazy. *cough* AI *cough*) Now, the last time Netflix’s stock price crashed—circa 2022—it gave them an opening. I’d argue Netflix insiders knew they needed to expand post-COVID-19 crisis, adding advertising, cracking down on password sharing, and dabbling in sports. But if they had done that when their stock price was high, it would give folks a reason to second guess their strategy. (Arguably, last year, when Netflix pursued the Warner Bros. merger, it gave the industry a chance to review their business.) Instead, after the 2022 fall, they had the opening to make strategic changes. We may see Netflix pivot again following this latest slide. For example, the “binge versus weekly” conversation is alive and well again. Same for expanding into theaters even more. And adding both linear channels and streaming bundles. And maybe more either social, user-generated, vertical, or creator content. But the first shift came with who is making the content calls. A Message from Our Sponsor Last winter Pulp Fiction was on Netflix. For those same 90 days, it was also free, with ads, on Pluto TV and the Roku Channel. That is not a glitch, and it is not rare. The title has run on 20 different US streaming services since 2019, across 80 separate windows, and for more than 600 of those days it sat on a paid subscription service and a free ad-supported one at the same time. Almost nobody can see this, because when a title leaves a service, the record that it was ever there tends to leave with it. Reelgood keeps that record, dated to the day rather than the month: 4MM+ movie, show and episode titles across 300+ services globally, with timestamped arrivals, departures and moves across SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and vMVPD. Licensing teams price against every prior window. Rights teams check what a licensee actually delivered, and when. Pick a title you think you know: data.reelgood.com/title-availability Film - Dan Lin Want to know why I don’t opine on individual film or TV executives, especially new hires? Dan Lin. As I always caution, it’s really, really, really tough to predict which executives will succeed in new roles and which won’t. The successful head of co-production/finance partner, Rideback, Lin was considered for the head of DC Studios job before taking the job as the head of Netflix. By all accounts at the time, this was a smart hire. (That’s my read of the news coverage anyways.) But now that Netflix has fired Dan Lin, we got a slew of news stories about how he was doing a terrible job. In sports media, Bryan Curtis, new Substack writer/podcaster from The Ringer, calls this the “now you tell us” story, when you only hear the bad news after a star athlete leaves a sports team. In this case, now they tell us that Dan Lin was bad with talent after he got kicked out the door. So was Dan Lin a flop? It’s actually tough to say. While film moves faster than TV, even two years isn’t really enough time to evaluate a person’s output. The new head hasn’t really taken control. As Emily Horgan noted, it takes much longer than two years to produce animated films, so yeah, it’s definitely too early to judge in that domain. As for live-action films, I just published an article by Brandon Katz called “Netflix’s Summer of Bummer”, but I’d point out Netflix had a bad summer two years ago too. Arguably, their best summer came from KPop Demon Hunters last year and Happy Gilmore 2, the latter of which I saw credited to Lin. Then, the stories came out that Dan Lin clashed with talent, both Ben Affleck and Greta Gerwig, classic “now they tell us” factoids to explain his firing. This may have been true, but also should have been expected given that he was given the mandate to bring budgets back in check, especially after Rebel Moon. So if he made folks upset, well, that’s what he was hired to do! But also, he was described as “well-liked” at his hiring! In that case, I’m a bit sympathetic to Lin, since he may have been undercut by senior leadership, as often happens. Basically, a CEO hires a subordinate to be their “bad cop” and keep budgets in check, but then when talent complains, the CEO ends up undercutting them. That’s how I think you end up with a Narnia movie as expensive as any of the other flops, along with a film executive the town no longer likes. As a result, I think that Netflix is now executing a classic “hire the opposite” move by hiring Peter Rice. This phrase comes from my experience following football and basketball coaching decisions, where teams generally hire the opposite of who they just had. If you have an offense-minded head coach, hire the defensive guy. Or in college football, if you have a strong recruiter, then you pivot to an “X’s and Os” type of guy. Or in pro basketball, if you have a very analytically minded coach, you hire the player-friendly guy. I see that here. After dropping Scott Stuber—arguably a talent-friendly executive with lax budget control—Netflix hired the business guy to keep costs in check. Now Netflix is pivoting back to Peter Rice and presumably a more talent-friendly regime. (Disney, by the way, has done this twice: hiring business guys to succeed talent-friendly Bob Iger. It didn’t work out last time.) When it comes to Peter Rice…we’ll see! Maybe he works out, but maybe he doesn’t. I’d actually say the biggest problem is that Netflix still hasn’t solved its “IP Problem”, in that they don’t own much IP, so they just have a lower hit rate. The new executive won’t solve that. (Though buying Lionsgate would help.) Share “Content” - Bela Bajaria I almost published yesterday’s article after this column, but ended up flipping the order, because it told the story so well. So if you want the data for why Netflix is looking at TV to fix their problems, it’s in that article, this graph in particular: I know I just wrote that it’s often hard to judge executives, but Bajaria ran TV for six years and film for three and a half more. That’s more than enough to judge hit rates, and Netflix needs more hits. That’s the story. Since 2023, Netflix hasn’t had as many hit shows as it used to, and many of its previous power house TV shows have ended their runs (Stranger Things most of all). Also, many shows from 2020 to 2022 probably pre-dated Bajaria’s tenure. (That said, one thing may have been outside of Bajaria’s control, which I explain below.) Let’s lump some content strategy thoughts about Netflix and TV into one place: 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… Why I partially blame Squid Game for Netflix’s latest troubles… What is “the football trap”... Why it might not be the TV shows or films’ fault at all… What change I don’t think Netflix will make... How Bela Bajaria evolved Netflix’s TV strategy in smart ways… Whose departure likely submarined Bajaria’s final few years… One sneaky explanation for Netflix’s content struggles... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.

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Oct 24 • 3:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
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Spurs seal rare win at Chelsea as Palmer sees red

Tottenham clinched a Premier League win at Chelsea for just the second time in 36 years as a woeful own goal from Blues keeper Mike Penders was followed by Cole Palmer's red card in Saturday's 2-0 victory.When Palmer's run was halted by Fernandes's handball, the Chelsea star escaped with a yellow card after barging into his rival with such aggression that the Tottenham midfielder was sent crashing to the sodden turf.

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Oct 24 • 2:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump helped make Ossoff a national figure. Nine years later, their rivalry endures.

President Donald Trump and Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff have each found the other a useful political enemy, one who helps define what they stand for — and against.

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Oct 24 • 11:24 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
What to Watch for in Bengals-Ravens

Lamar Jackson’s health and a shifting Bengals backfield take center stage as AFC North rivals collide, featuring a high-stakes reunion for star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.

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Oct 24 • 8:46 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans

The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far.

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Oct 24 • 5:03 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Cam York landing spots after being named Flyers trade candidate

The Philadelphia Flyers did not have a great start to the 2026-27 campaign. They lost each of their first nine games of the season. Things have turned around somewhat, though. Philadelphia has won each of its last three games. The Flyers made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season . They even won a playoff series over their intrastate rival, the […] The post Cam York landing spots after being named Flyers trade candidate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oct 24 • 2:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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George Russell reveals truth behind Horner's Red Bull approach

George Russell has played down Christian Horner's revelation that Red Bull approached his management over a potential move to the team in 2025, insisting that he never seriously considered leaving Mercedes and suggesting the discussions were simply part of the ongoing rivalry between Horner and Toto Wolff. In his newly released memoir Drive, the former Red Bull team principal revealed that he contacted Russell's representatives during last year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, at a time when

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Oct 24 • 2:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?

The prime minister has defined and dominated his country’s politics for three decades and is putting his rivals on the defensive before Tuesday’s general election

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Oct 24 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Florence takes care of business on the road dominates Loyola 53-0

MISSOULA, Mont. - Florence took control early and never let up in a 53-0 road win in a rivalry game played in rainy conditions.

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Oct 24 • 12:20 AM EDT • Business • swxlocalsports.com
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday defended his campaign’s ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton in the closely watched race for Ohio governor.

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Oct 23 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • telegraphherald.com
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4 Key Matchups to Watch in Bengals-Ravens

As division rivals clash for AFC North dominance, elite playmakers like Ja’Marr Chase and Derrick Henry face daunting individual tests that will decide this high-stakes showdown in Baltimore.

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Oct 23 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton\'s estranged mother

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is defending his campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival, Dr. Amy Acton, in the Ohio governor's race. Speaking in northeast Ohio on Friday, he

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Oct 23 • 12:29 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Free screening of 'Arrival' with expert panel to be held Nov. 4 at State Theatre

The Penn State Eberly College of Science and Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics will host a free screening of the 2016 film "Arrival" at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the State Theatre in downtown State College as part of the college’s Science Matters Spotlight Sessions and Friedman Lectures in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

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Oct 23 • 11:10 AM EDT • Science • psu.edu
Pep Chavarria Injury Status for Chelsea vs Tottenham Confirmed

Xabi Alonso has been nursing some injuries since his arrival at Chelsea. The international break provided a good break in play to get a number of his key men back fit including Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro. The good times only lasted so long as Reece James ended up getting surgery over a …

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Oct 23 • 9:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The El Clásico quiz, how much do you know?

El Clásico is this weekend, and you can feel the excitement. To get you in the mood and warmed up, here’s the El Clásico Quiz so you can show how much you know about this rivalry. Who do you thi...

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Oct 23 • 7:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines

Apple increased its share of worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint Research crediting the MacBook Neo for some of the company's resilience during a market downturn. The firm's preliminary estimates put Mac shipments at 5.6 million units, an 11% decrease from the same quarter last year. Worldwide PC shipments fell 21% to 57 million units, allowing Apple's market share to increase from 8.7% to 9.8%.

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Oct 23 • 3:30 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Google opens its cloud to rival OpenAI, promises business data won’t train models

Google Cloud adds OpenAI models in private preview, giving businesses broader AI options with unified billing and data protections.

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Oct 23 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • helpnetsecurity.com
Buccaneers' Legendary DT Warren Sapp in Hot Water Again

A viral video showing the Hall of Fame defensive tackle kicking a rival fan has reignited scrutiny over his controversial conduct away from the gridiron.

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Oct 22 • 9:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kevin Sowers to retire after a decade leading Johns Hopkins Health System

Sowers, who has advanced an expansive strategic vision since his arrival in 2018, announces plans to retire at the end of 2027

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Oct 22 • 7:05 PM EDT • Health • hub.jhu.edu
'Heated Rivalry' is coming to Regal, AMC and Cinemark theaters

'Heated Rivalry' — with commentary from Jacob Tierney, the show's creator, writer and director — is coming to theaters for Season 1 screenings.

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Oct 22 • 6:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Trump and crypto firm sued for profiting from foreign government

Donald Trump and World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture he co-founded with his sons, were sued by a shareholder in a rival crypto firm over claims the president illegally profited

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Oct 22 • 5:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
'Heated Rivalry' made hockey hot. But some fans say the sport's culture is leaving them out in the cold.

"Heated Rivalry" has sparked a hockey mania. But as fans rush to rinks, they also see opportunities for more inclusion.

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Oct 22 • 4:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Can a Political Attack Ad Go Too Far?

Ohio Republicans are divided after Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring rival's mother drew condemnation from Gov. DeWine. Read what Vance and Husted said.

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Oct 22 • 3:41 PM EDT • Politics • legis1.com
'Heated Rivalry' is coming to movie theaters

‘Heated Rivalry’ theater release poster (Regal)

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Oct 22 • 11:13 AM EDT • Entertainment • kmaland.com
1970 Chevy Camaro For Sale With 90,000 Miles Shown Packs Supercharged V8 And 5-Speed Stick

Highly modified but in excellent condition, this supercharged 1970 Camaro is being offered for sale at a price that rivals the new Mustang Dark Horse.

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Oct 21 • 6:46 PM EDT • Technology • jalopnik.com
Bose Buys Audio Rival Skullcandy

Bose sees the company as a way to reach a wider audience.

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Oct 21 • 6:19 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat's estranged mother

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, faced a firestorm of criticism Wednesday over an ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton's estranged mother, whose husband was charged with...

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Oct 21 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Populous and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment Debut Phase Three of Barclays Center Transformation

Brooklyn-inspired hospitality spaces and a reimagined fan arrival experience advance a long-term vision for the arena.——–A reimagined 9,000-square-foot hospitality destination was also debuted and inspired by the layered evolution of Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood and Barclays Center’s tradition of celebrating the borough through thoughtfully designed spaces. Steel trusses span the high ceilings, while brick and concrete finishes […]

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Oct 21 • 3:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • populous.com
Populous and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment Debut Phase Three of Barclays Center Transformation

Brooklyn-inspired hospitality spaces and a reimagined fan arrival experience advance a long-term vision for the arena.——–A reimagined 9,000-square-foot hospitality destination was also debuted and inspired by the layered evolution of Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood and Barclays Center’s tradition of celebrating the borough through thoughtfully designed spaces. Steel trusses span the high ceilings, while brick and concrete finishes […]

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Oct 21 • 3:59 PM EDT • Sports • populous.com
Detroit Tigers' Division Finishes Since 1998

From decade-long droughts and four consecutive titles to eight last-place finishes, uncover how the Motor City’s inconsistencies stack up against their rivals in the competitive AL Central.

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Oct 21 • 2:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why an Oregon high school football player was ejected from rivalry game before kickoff

Video shows the player violently shove an opposing player who was running onto the field carrying the American flag.

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Oct 21 • 11:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Teams believe Colts will be 'open for business' at NFL trade deadline

According to one NFL insider, rival teams believe that the Colts will be "open for business" at the NFL trade deadline.

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Oct 21 • 9:59 AM EDT • Business • sports.yahoo.com
Hudson Williams says he’s writing a film but ‘getting tripped up’ over a “Heated Rivalry” parallel (exclusive)

The actor, who’s written multiple short films, talks about getting in his head about a character who’s an ex-hockey player.

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Oct 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
New Arrivals in the ER? Georgia Gears Up To Solve Rural Maternal Health Crisis

Most of Georgia’s counties are without a labor and delivery unit. To fill the gap, the state is looking to equip emergency rooms to handle obstetric emergencies. Advocates and doctors worry, however, that the ER is being used as a stopgap.

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Oct 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Boy George joins Eretz Nehederet as election satire exposes 'monkey business' in Israeli politics

Boy George joins Eretz Nehederet for its final episode before Israel's elections, as the comedy show takes aim at Netanyahu, Eisenkot, campaign scandals, and political rivalries.

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Oct 21 • 1:54 AM EDT • Politics • jpost.com
China, Russia Deepen Arctic Ties as Japan, Iceland Boost Science Cooperation

Russia floats a rival Arctic framework while Japan and Iceland, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties, lean on polar research to deepen cooperation.

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Oct 21 • 1:45 AM EDT • Science • japan-forward.com
Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner Vie to Become the Second Biggest Film This Year...

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Often, people blame “data” for ruining Hollywood, when I’d argue that hype (which can often be debunked by data) is often worse, as you can see in these two headlines. To use a common meme, here’s how it started: and how it’s going: Earlier this year, I read countless (and I mean countless) articles (in almost every mainstream media outlet) about how Heated Rivalry was a huge hit and that it “heated” interest in hockey. But Heated Rivalry wasn’t a huge viewership hit compared to the hype: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) [ You Can’t Eat Buzz…Did Heated Rivalry’s Buzz Translate into Actual Viewership? ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) Entertainment Strategy Guy · Jan 22 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) In this case, the hype (Heated Rivalry is really popular) belied the data (It didn’t make the top ten charts, meaning it wasn’t a huge hit.1) Even worse, every time I write about this, I get a lot of negative feedback, hence why I only sparingly mention the show these days or add lots of caveats when I write about it, but this just further cements the hype. But companies, and the executives leading them, have to determine strategy based on reality, not media coverage. The NHL committed real marketing dollars to a campaign that didn’t work. Sure enough, the latest NHL season opened to under a million viewers. At some point, you have to focus on what the data says, because real dollars are at stake. And that’s why we have the Streaming Ratings Report! To provide and analyze cold, hard data. Luckily, this week, I can be positive and take a look at a huge opening on streaming, along with a very buzzy horror film that customers kind of like, but don’t really love. And a comedy that tried to rebound on streaming. Today, I’m covering two weeks—21-Sep and 28-Sep—so we have a lot to discuss (nearly 5,000 words worth), including a series of film misses for Netflix, another argument for weekly-released TV shows on streaming, another sitcom tries to avoid the comedy curse, Netflix has two new game shows (one powered by AI), Reacher falling off the charts after a huge run, Prime Video tries its hands at the romcom game**,** a look at the WNBA’s big season, a big night for the VMAs on CBS and MTV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of September 14th to October 4th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Two Hits and a Miss Come to Streaming… Three very interesting films came to streaming in one week, and I like comparing them since they show the range of theatrical films. One was a huge blockbuster, one was popular, and one was neither. One is a horror film, a buzzy genre; one is a comedy, a struggling genre; and one is an animated family film, the king of the box office. One went to a tiny streamer (HBO Max), one went to a second-tier streamer (Disney+), and one went to the biggest (Netflix). So… If you just went by box office, you’d expect Backrooms—the $197 million grosser, and partner of Obsession for “YouTube Horror Summer”—to dominate on streaming. If you read this report, though, you know that horror films don’t do great on streaming, and that’s the case again. Backrooms opened at 3.8 million hours according to Nielsen, and had 3.9 million hours in its second week. Here’s how that stacks up to other HBO Max films: 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… ...why I don’t buy Backrooms budget… …two new games shows arrive on streaming… …another sitcom struggles… ...another argument for putting out shows weekly on Netflix... ...and a whole lot more, nearly 5,000 words more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue. Coming Soon! Next week, I’ll be taking a look at the eighth season of Hulu’s The Kardashians, answering the question: will this show ever make the charts? If Mormon wives can make it, surely one of social media’s most popular families can as well. Also, Prime Video has a new horror show based on popular IP, Carrie, Netflix has a horror show starring Josh Hartnett, Below, and Apple TV has a UK import, Small Prophets. Plus a bunch of movies like Disclosure Day heading to Peacock, The Housemaid coming to HBO Max, Ben Affleck’s latest on Apple TV, Animals, and Matchbox the Movie on Apple TV, a John Cena action comedy inspired by Hasbro’s toy cars. The week after is even busier! I’ll look at another IP-based horror show, Crystal Lake, a new MCU show on Disney+, VisionQuest, season two of The Lowdown on FX/Hulu, the fourth seasons of The Diplomat on Netflix and Tulsa King on Paramount+, another season of Love is Blind, and four straight-to-streaming films: Netflix’s Sacrifice (starring Chris Evens, Anya-Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, Salma Hayek. Charlie XCX), Apple TV’s Tenzing (starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Defoe), Prime Video’s Love of Your Life (Margaret Qualley) and Masterplan (Stanley Tucci) and a whole lot more, somehow. Long term, here’s some huge IP news: a Game of Thrones movie is coming to theaters, Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest in 2029, while Jon Watts (who helmed three of the most recent Spider-Man movies) is directing the next Star Wars trilogy, to be written by Simon Kinberg. I’m cautiously optimistic for both. It feels obvious to say that making good movies matters, but for bets this big (Star Wars is on a swoon, Game of Thrones hasn’t been to theaters yet), the quality has to be there.

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Oct 20 • 6:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
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Could Reds Snag Outfielder From Division Rival?

The Cincinnati Reds might have an opportunity at improving their defense.

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Oct 20 • 2:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL: Bishop captures national weekly honors

Tennessee senior DeSean Bishop earned two national weekly award honors on Tuesday following his standout performance in the Volunteers' Third Saturday in October rivalry win over No. 6/7 Alabama last Saturday.

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Oct 20 • 12:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Yaga' isn't the show Hudson Williams fans want it to be

Hudson Williams (of "Heated Rivalry," of course!) stars in this folklore reimagining.

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Oct 20 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
Two longtime rivals seek new audiences in Oregon governor’s race. Who will persuade voters?

Despite the effective rematch from 2022, this year’s campaign trail has pushed both candidates to reach voters in opposing ideological lanes.

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Oct 20 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Was Miami’s Win Over Florida State RIGGED?

Miami escaped Florida State with a controversial double-overtime victory, but questionable officiating has fans accusing the ACC of protecting its top team. Did Florida State just get absolutely ROBBED against Miami? The Hurricanes escaped Saturday night’s rivalry matchup with a 43-35 double-overtime victory, keeping their undefeated season alive. However, the biggest storyline wasn’t Miami’s performance.…

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Oct 19 • 4:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Topdog/Underdog’ revival opens Steppenwolf's 51st season

When I reviewed the Chicago premiere of “Topdog/Underdog” at Steppenwolf Theater in 2003, I suggested that Suzan-Lori Parks' play about the rivalry between two Black brothers didn't deserve its 2002

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Oct 19 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • hpherald.com
Scientists Create “Super Ice” That’s 10 Times Stronger and Rivals Concrete in Strength

A new form of reinforced ice could offer an unconventional building material for extreme polar environments, although questions about its long-term durability remain. Scientists have developed a new form of ice that approaches the compressive strength of conventional concrete while resisting the sudden fractures that make ordinary ice so brittle. Known as BioPykrete, the material

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Oct 19 • 3:06 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
1.7K views · 25 reactions | ON-ORBIT SCIENCE🔬 Astronaut Anil Menon...

ON-ORBIT SCIENCE🔬 Astronaut Anil Menon welcomed the arrival of a SpaceX cargo capsule at the International Space Station as the crew kicks off a "busy season of science." Menon said they are...

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Oct 19 • 9:50 AM EDT • Science • facebook.com
AmTrust announces plans to be bigger than Lloyd’s in London

The New York specialty insurer has hired Canary Wharf veteran Sir George Iacobescu to plan a skyscraper that would rival the Shard - and the project says a lot about how much London matters to its business

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Oct 18 • 10:24 PM EDT • Business • insurancebusinessmag.com
Faith and fury: Texas Senate rivals offer contrasting visions

One preaches love and reconciliation.He defeated the more combative congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary, promising a "politics of love."

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Oct 18 • 9:50 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Political rivals implicated under Pakistan's anti-terror law

Pakistan's political showdown continues as more opposition figures are implicated under Pakistan's anti-terror law.

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Oct 18 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Black and Gold take care of business in Conway

App State football traveled down to Conway, South Carolina Friday. The Black and Gold looked to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss to Old Dominion University in a back and forth shootout with rival Coastal Carolina University. The first quarter was off to a shaky start. App State, who let penalties rule it last week...

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Oct 18 • 12:29 PM EDT • Business • theappalachianonline.com
YouTube could enter the audiobook business in 2027, giving Audible and Spotify a new rival

I’d gladly try YouTube audiobooks, as long as licensed books replace the robot-voiced uploads clogging the platform.

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Oct 18 • 10:50 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Pols & Politics: Could the Minogue-Healey polls signal an upset?

GOP rival Mike Minogue won the two debates by a country mile over Gov. Maura Healey — according to two Herald online polls. Plus: California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stump for Healey

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Oct 18 • 5:16 AM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
Hate Auburn When You Can

The more college football changes, the more important rivalries become.

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Oct 17 • 1:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats Women

Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, called the debate remark by her opponent, Troy Jackson, “very telling.” Mr. Jackson has defended his comment, and his campaign said Ms. Collins had run a campaign based on personal attacks.

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Oct 17 • 10:43 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Where to watch Tennessee vs. Alabama today: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for Vols vs. Tide

Tennessee hosts Alabama in the latest edition of the college football rivalry. Here's how to watch it with TV and live streaming information.

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Oct 17 • 3:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Knoxville mom turns rivalry pinatas into business, creative outlet amid daughter’s rare diagnosis

Rivalry Row Pinatas let fans take a swing at Tennessee’s opponents at tailgates

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Oct 16 • 6:04 PM EDT • Business • wvlt.tv
Democratic Senate candidates swamp GOP rivals in fundraising: From the Politics Desk

Plus, tensions boil over on the debate stage.

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Oct 16 • 5:02 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Patriots vs. Jets series history ahead of Week 6

The most memorable moments of the Patriots-Jets rivalry, relived.

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Oct 16 • 1:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Greensboro bank makes rival bid for Durham's historic M&F

A rival offer could preserve the historic Black-owned bank's identity ahead of an Oct. 20 vote.

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How Hürzeler’s Tactics Have Changed Brighton in 2026/27

The German tactical mastermind has weaponized relentless high-pressing and clinical efficiency, transforming the Seagulls into a fearless scoring machine that currently rivals Europe’s most elite heavyweights.

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Oct 16 • 10:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
College Football 27 predicts Alabama vs. Tennessee in Week 7

Alabama travels to Tennessee this Saturday for a huge rivalry matchup. Here is who the College Football 27 video game predicts to win.

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Oct 16 • 10:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Every Celebrity Arrival at the InStyle Imagemaker Awards 2026 Red Carpet

The annual event celebrates the creative visionaries hard at work behind the scenes.

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Oct 15 • 11:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Rangers embarrassed by Devils in 7-1 blowout loss

Thursday night’s edition of the Hudson River Rivalry will surely conjure bad memories for the Blueshirts faithful. The New York […]

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Oct 15 • 10:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Porter Jr.: Nets Home Games Felt Like Road Games

As LeBron James and a sea of rival fans invaded Barclays Center, Michael Porter Jr. challenged Brooklyn to reclaim its home court and end a losing culture.

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Oct 15 • 6:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hospital's lawsuit alleges patient-poaching by former doc, rival

RWJBarnabas Health is accused of colluding with a doctor and using confidential info to lure patients from Saint Peter’s University Hospital.

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Oct 15 • 5:09 PM EDT • Health • newjerseymonitor.com
Latest Update On Injured Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin is Encouraging

The Buffalo Sabres, who are off to an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 NHL campaign, lost defenseman and captain Rasmus Dahlin during their recent tilt on Monday against the divisional rival Florida Panthers; he did not return to the contest.The bad news for the Sabres is that, while he’s already confirmed to be unavailable for […] The post Latest Update On Injured Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin is Encouraging appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 15 • 3:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Defender of Kenya's democracy or political compromiser? Kenyans divided over Raila Odinga's legacy

One year after Raila Odinga's death, Kenyans are reflecting on his contribution to democratic reforms and national reconciliation. However, the so-called 'handshakes', with his political rivals remain debatable.

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Oct 15 • 10:46 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
What Will Rivalry Between Orlando Magic, Miami Heat Look Like?

The Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat have had a long-standing rivalry, but it is going to look different this season.

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Oct 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
I switched from Android to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for 3 weeks

I tested over 50 Android phones this year. I used the iPhone 18 Pro Max to see how it differs from Android rivals — and what it does better.

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Oct 15 • 5:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Thailand's bet on business events to boost tourism

Thailand is turning to MICE tourism - meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions - to revive its tourism industry amid declining visitor arrivals, safety concerns and a stronger currency. With Bangkok rising in global rankings, the country is betting on international business events to attract more visitors and boost economic growth. CNBC's JP Ong takes you through the streets of Bangkok.

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Oct 15 • 1:03 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Warriors Could Trade For Draymond Green’s Longtime Rival

The Golden State Warriors will be looking for ways to improve via the trade market, and Rudy Gobert could emerge as an option. A new report claims that the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to trade Gobert due to his contract ending soon. Paying big money to an aging NBA player can hurt the franchise, especially […] The post Warriors Could Trade For Draymond Green’s Longtime Rival appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 14 • 10:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Five reasons why Auburn could struggle with Georgia on Saturday

Auburn will face its toughest test to date on Saturday when it battles No. 1 Georgia in the renewal of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.

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Oct 14 • 2:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kings remain winless, fall to Oilers on Frozen Frenzy

On the fourth annual Frozen Frenzy, when all 32 NHL teams take the ice across 16 games in one night, the Los Angeles Kings had an opportunity to earn their first win of the season against a Pacific Division rival on home ice.

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Oct 14 • 2:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever

A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Called Vasuki indicus, the 47-million-year-old giant could have reached up to 50 feet long, making it comparable to the legendary Titanoboa. Scientists believe its enormous body made it a slow-moving ambush predator, similar to a modern anaconda.

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Oct 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
India's youth protests over electoral rolls, but can 'cockroaches' threaten Modi's political grip?

Thousands detained, leaders arrested on arrival, and a capital under lockdown: the youth-led protests against the election chief have the attention of the Indian government. But experts say toppling it is another matter.

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Oct 13 • 11:20 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
HKT Content Group Launches With Backing Of Thessalon First Nation

Howard and Karen Baldwin Launch HKT Group With Backing From Thessalon First Nation In Landmark Partnership

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Oct 13 • 9:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • deadline.com
Apple enters new product category with HomeView device

If the HomeView takes off, Apple will have tightened its grip on its ecosystem, making it harder to move to a rival like Google or Amazon.

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Oct 13 • 9:11 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Maxx Crosby reveals what stands out when tackling Patrick Mahomes

Image Press Agency/Depositphotos Crosby shares a surprising detail about Mahomes’ reaction Maxx Crosby and Patrick Mahomes may be fierce rivals on the field, but their latest encounter has revealed a funny detail about their battles. The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end shared what he notices when he gets close enough to hit the Kansas City…

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Oct 13 • 8:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ronald Araujo holds the key to Liverpool's transfer plans

Ronald Araujo has been one of Liverpool’s most promising players in the early weeks of Andoni Iraola’s tenure. The Uruguayan defender was a surprise arrival at Anfield in the summer, joining on lo...

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Oct 13 • 7:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Counterpoint | No conspiracy in delayed arrival of ‘Health Care for All’ analysis

"As authors of the legislation, we told MDH that we want the study to be thorough and done well, rather than rushed to meet a specific timeline," write state lawmakers John Marty and Liz Reyer.

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Oct 13 • 5:59 AM EDT • Health • startribune.com
The AI trade is splitting into two worlds, Goldman Sachs says

China is no longer just supplying the AI boom. It's building an AI ecosystem that could rival the US-led one.

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Oct 13 • 3:09 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Outdoor business plans changing as winter weather approaches

With the arrival of fall comes the knowledge that winter will follow shortly after. Business owners in downtown Rochester say that business can continue as normal indoors, but they must plan how to make up for missed revenue from patio patrons.

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Oct 13 • 12:47 AM EDT • Business • kaaltv.com
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Elon Musk calls Waymo cars ‘pet destroyers’ as robotaxi rivals clash over safety

Tesla robotaxi expansion plans include screening for dangerous railroad crossings as Elon Musk takes aim at Waymo's animal collision record.

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Oct 12 • 10:02 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Kayla Harrison Shares Health Update Ahead of Return at UFC 334

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison shared a health update ahead of her return to the Octagon at UFC 334.Harrison puts the UFC women’s bantamweight title on the line for the first time when she battles former champion and long-time rival Amanda Nunes in the co-main event of UFC 334.For Harrison, it’s her first fight […] The post Kayla Harrison Shares Health Update Ahead of Return at UFC 334 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 12 • 7:46 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
JLL raids rival CBRE for high-powered Chicago brokerage team

The six-person team includes brokers behind Google's landmark Chicago real estate deals, marking a major talent win for JLL over its biggest rival.

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Oct 12 • 3:36 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Meta launches Muse Wonder series to rival Anthropic, OpenAI models

Meta unveils new AI models, Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, designed for complex tasks. It says it has caught up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Oct 12 • 2:46 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Reba McEntire shares memories of Dolly Parton’s “Reba” 2005 guest-starring role

The music legend, who died in August, played Reba’s real estate rival turned potential boss on the sitcom.

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Oct 12 • 10:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Sylvester Stallone’s Rivalry With Arnold Schwarzenegger Takes Surprising Turn

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger are both so famous that they need no introduction. However, their long-running rivalry has remained in the spotlight for years. Now, their rivalry has take...

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Oct 12 • 10:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Packers’ Jordan Love sets franchise record against division rival

Love makes Packers history with dominant performance against Chicago.

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Oct 12 • 8:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
49ers report card from win over Seahawks: A+ for entertainment in latest entry of division rivalry

The 49ers’ defense stood out, forcing four turnovers to set up the offense well. The offense then came through in the clutch.

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Oct 12 • 7:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • mercurynews.com
Left follows right in abandoning wall between church, state

Rival views on Christianity by Ken Paxton and James Talarico are part of the likely most religious-themed election season in modern history.

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Oct 12 • 6:04 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Jordan Love’s Wife Ronika Stone Takes 3-Word Victory Lap After Packers Handle Rivalry Business With Bears

The Green Bay Packers cruised to a 31-7 win over the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Sunday, with quarterback Jordan Love leading the way. After the victory, Love’s wife, former professional volleyball player Ronika Stone, joined the celebrations with a message of her own.

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Oct 12 • 3:24 AM EDT • Business • sports.yahoo.com
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Chicago Bears Turnovers: 5 Giveaways Fuel 31-7 Packers Loss

Chicago Bears turnovers turned a divisional rivalry into a 31-7 defeat against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Five giveaways helped Green Bay score 15 points, while Chicago managed just one touchdown. Tyson Bagent threw two interceptions, Case Keenum added another, and Rome Odunze and Keenum lost fumbles. Turnovers were only part of the […] The post Chicago Bears Turnovers: 5 Giveaways Fuel 31-7 Packers Loss appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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Oct 12 • 12:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
South Carolina Senate rivals spar over Iran war, AI and Trump in fiery debate

Darline Graham and Annie Andrews are running to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the winner will make history as the first female senator elected from South Carolina.

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Oct 11 • 9:44 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Bears HC Ben Johnson Called Out After Packers Embarrassment

The Chicago Bears and head coach Ben Johnson got a reality check at the hands of the rival Green Bay Packers. The post Bears HC Ben Johnson Called Out After Packers Embarrassment appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 11 • 6:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Red River Rivalry: OU's offense learns what winning requires but still has much to prove

OU stunned Texas with a 27-24 come-from-behind win at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

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Oct 11 • 6:52 PM EDT • Sports • oudaily.com
Carrascal scores a beauty, and leaders Flamengo beat Fluminense

Flamengo beat Fluminense 1–0 at the Maracanã this Sunday (11) in Matchday 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão.With important Conmebol Libertadores fixtures coming up during the week, both rivals opted to r...

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Oct 11 • 6:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers Dominate Bears 31-7 Behind Jordan Love’s Big Day

Green Bay Takes Control Early The Green Bay Packers delivered a dominant performance Sunday, defeating the Chicago Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field in a major NFC North rivalry matchup. Quarterback Jordan Love threw for 367 yards and two touchdowns, while the Packers’ defense forced five turnovers to help Green Bay secure a convincing victory. The…

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Oct 11 • 5:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Where is Texas ranked? Where Longhorns fell in polls after Oklahoma loss

Where did Texas drop in the college football polls after its loss in the Red River Rivalry to Oklahoma? Here's a look:

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Oct 11 • 12:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers vs. Bears Week 5 Game Discussion

Join us to discuss the Packers’ week 5 matchup with their oldest rivals.

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