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Edition No. 116 Β· Fri 16 Oct 2026 Β· 45 stories Β· Source: Daily Newsletter Digest
Edition No. 116
Friday 16 October 2026
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36 Β· The Z List
What's the lifetime value of a Disney Adult?Why it matters
Zehra Naqvi argues fan devotion is the unmeasured goodwill behind IP like Toy Story and Marvel.
Story page β37 Β· Apple Newsroom
Meet Apple HomeViewWhy it matters
Apple unveiled HomeView, a $299 seven-inch smart display shipping November 13.
Story page β38 Β· The Verge
Apple HomeView smart display first look39 Β· sheets.works
What's in two million recipesWhy it matters
An analysis of 2.2 million online recipes found chicken casserole is America's most-written-about dish.
Story page β40 Β· Semafor Business
Bumble's LBO moneyWhy it matters
A first-time fund backed by Jeff Bezos and Tobi LΓΌtke is buying Bumble for $1.3 billion.
Story page β41 Β· Semafor Business
State capitalism goes localWhy it matters
New York City will invest $29 million in an NYU quantum lab in exchange for a stake in its future profits.
Story page β42 Β· The Washington Post
Scientists are finding AI may make us remember things that never happenedWhy it matters
Scientists are finding AI may make people remember things that never happened.
Story page β43 Β· Digiday
Brands turn to content series and Jimi Hendrix to improve AI search performance44 Β· Front Office Sports
SportsGrid is being pitched to potential buyers45 Β· Business Insider
Elon Musk just unveiled a Tesla Roadster that fliesWhy it matters
Elon Musk unveiled a new Tesla Roadster that flies at a livestreamed event.
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