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SAS Institute: Banks are Connecting Fraud and AML Defenses But Still Missing Links
CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 29 (TNSrpt) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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Banks are connecting fraud and AML defenses but still missing links
71% of financial institutions are converging detection technology, yet 86% report missed links between fraud and money laundering, finds global survey by Datos Insights and SAS
Cary, NC (Oct 28, 2026)
Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence
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CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 29 (TNSrpt) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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Banks are connecting fraud and AML defenses but still missing links
71% of financial institutions are converging detection technology, yet 86% report missed links between fraud and money laundering, finds global survey by Datos Insights and SAS
Cary, NC (Oct 28, 2026)
Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergenceresearch from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report missed links between fraud activity and money laundering.
Fraud and AML Convergence: Closing the Speed Gap - based on a survey of 165 fraud and AML executives across 21 countries in seven global regions - examines the convergence of fraud prevention and AML compliance, commonly called FRAML. The report argues that real-time payments now move funds faster than institutions can connect their fraud and AML intelligence and intervene. Experts from Datos Insights, SAS and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will discuss the study's findings in a live "Future of FRAML" webinar on Nov. 2 (available later on demand).
"Fraud and AML teams can look at different pieces of the same risk and still miss the connection," said Serpil Hall, Strategic Advisor for Fraud and AML at Datos Insights. "Technology can help bridge those gaps, but technology alone is not the answer. The institutions making progress are also connecting data, case management, investigations and information sharing so they can see more of the risk in broader context and act sooner."
Shared infrastructure shared intelligence
Historically, banks' fraud and anti-money laundering units were not designed to operate as a unified function. Each answers to different regulations and runs on different legal clocks. Institutions are closing the gap where it's least disruptive: the technology. Meanwhile, changes that require people and process shifts lag behind. The result is connected systems but disconnected intelligence.
* 71% are actively converging fraud and AML detection and monitoring technology, but only 13% are doing the same for governance, policies and organizational structure.
* 72% run fraud and AML analytics on shared infrastructure but keep separate models and processes; just 1% report sharing data, models, infrastructure and governance across both functions.
* 87% describe their ability to build a unified view of customer risk across fraud and AML as partial, with significant gaps.
Silos remain the biggest barrier to greater alignment between fraud and AML. Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) institutions rate organizational silos, including separate reporting lines, as a primary or major barrier, ahead of technology limitations (73%) and data governance and quality issues (70%).
The strain is felt in day-to-day operations, too: 64% cite legacy technology among their biggest internal challenges, while 63% call out high false-positive rates.
Inside the speed gap: real-time payments, next-day detection
Fraud systems score transactions in milliseconds, while AML monitoring typically runs after the fact, often in overnight batches. As real-time payments become the norm, the margin between the two is fading.
Nearly three-quarters of institutions (73%) say their fraud and AML teams share data often or always during active investigations. That figure drops to just 17% for automated monitoring - the layer that works without someone needing to notice a problem first. The result is often a connection made after an investigation is initiated rather than one flagged automatically before money moves.
Operating separately carries measurable consequences, too, including duplicate alerts or cases, cited by 81% of institutions, and higher operating costs from duplicated teams or technology (71%).
"Financial crime convergence is a risk problem, not just a compliance exercise," said Stu Bradley, Senior Vice President of Risk, Fraud and Compliance Solutions at SAS. "Regulators will increasingly expect institutions to identify and prevent illicit behavior before the money laundering even starts. That's only possible when fraud and AML are working from the same strategic playbook and sharing data up front."
FRAML, from concept to market reality
The research findings arrive as fraud and AML convergence evolves from a long-discussed industry concept into a real-world operating model. Urgency is increasing as AI-charged scams, deepfakes, mule networks and real-time payments further blur traditional boundaries between fraud and money laundering.
"Many of the banks I speak with are already sharing data or exploring common case management, with the aim of getting fraud and AML working closer to real time," added Hall.
For institutions still early in the process, the report outlines practical first steps, such as connecting their existing fraud and financial crime compliance solutions rather than replacing them.
"Institutions don't have to rip and replace their entire financial crime ecosystem to make progress," said SAS' Bradley. "Modernize step by step. Start with the risks that matter most, strengthen data sharing across the monitoring lifecycle and ensure a shared investigative environment."
To explore how institutions can put the report's findings into practice, AWS and Datos Insights will join SAS for the live webinar Breaking the Silos: What Global Banks Reveal About the Future of FRAML on Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. EST / 4 p.m. CET, with on-demand viewing to follow.
Experts will discuss how banks are approaching fraud and AML convergence, the barriers slowing progress, and where data, analytics and AI can help institutions connect signals and identify financial crime earlier.
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About Datos Insights
Datos Insights is the leading research and advisory partner to the banking, insurance, securities, and payments industries, both the financial services firms and the technology providers who serve them.
In an era of rapid change, we empower firms across the financial services ecosystem to make high-stakes decisions with confidence and speed. Our distinctive combination of expert advice, proprietary data, and community provides actionable insights that enable clients to accelerate critical initiatives, inspire decisive action, and de-risk strategic investments to achieve faster, bolder transformation.
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About SAS
SAS is a global leader in data and AI, helping organizations make confident decisions with AI they can trust. For decades, SAS has set the standard for delivering software that drives meaningful impact, incorporating deep industry expertise, transparency and governance. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW(R).
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REPORT: https://www.sas.com/content/dam/sasdam/documents/2026-10/closing-the-speed-gap.pdf
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URL: Datos Insights
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Original text here: https://www.sas.com/en_us/news/press-releases/2026/october/datos-insights-fraud-aml-framl-report.html
[Category: BizComputer Technology]
Littler: Pro Bono: Going Beyond Borders - Turning Global Connections Into Local Impact
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 29 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Pro Bono: Going Beyond Borders - Turning Global Connections into Local Impact
October 28, 2026
Pro bono work doesn't always stop at the border. In this episode, Lavanga Wijekoon, shareholder and Pro Bono Committee co-chair, talks with Michael Whitbread, of counsel, about a complex pro bono matter in Guernsey involving discrimination protections and the rights of a transgender-identifying child, and how Michael has used his international experience to help identify legal resources and support for the
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 29 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Pro Bono: Going Beyond Borders - Turning Global Connections into Local Impact
October 28, 2026
Pro bono work doesn't always stop at the border. In this episode, Lavanga Wijekoon, shareholder and Pro Bono Committee co-chair, talks with Michael Whitbread, of counsel, about a complex pro bono matter in Guernsey involving discrimination protections and the rights of a transgender-identifying child, and how Michael has used his international experience to help identify legal resources and support for thecase.
Their conversation explores how attorneys can draw on colleagues and resources around the world to help address legal needs outside their own jurisdictions.
Michael also shares examples from other cross-border matters and offers a simple takeaway for attorneys interested in getting involved: you don't have to know exactly where to start to make a difference.
Each year, Littler joins the American Bar Association's National Celebration of Pro Bono in recognizing the meaningful work of our attorneys and professional staff.
Through their pro bono service, they help individuals and organizations in need and make a difference in communities near and far.
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Michael Whitbread
Of Counsel
New York
mwhitbread@littler.com
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Lavanga V. Wijekoon
Shareholder
Chicago
lwijekoon@littler.com
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/podcast/pro-bono-going-beyond-borders-turning-global-connections-local-impact
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises the IFC on a Joint Initiative With BlueOrchard
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises the IFC on a joint initiative with BlueOrchard
28 Oct 2026
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a long-standing client and member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, on a joint initiative with BlueOrchard Finance Ltd (BlueOrchard), a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group, to channel long-term institutional capital into emerging
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NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises the IFC on a joint initiative with BlueOrchard
28 Oct 2026
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a long-standing client and member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, on a joint initiative with BlueOrchard Finance Ltd (BlueOrchard), a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group, to channel long-term institutional capital into emergingmarkets.
The initiative is supported by a private debt investment vehicle which targets up to US$2 billion in commitments, with Tokio Marine Group as the anchor investor in a US$300 million first closing.
The investment vehicle turns IFC's Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program (MCPP) into a next-gen model that caters to a broader investor base. Launched in 2013, MCPP is a flagship syndications platform with over $25.5 billion in capacity and enables partners to co-invest alongside IFC on commercial terms while gaining exposure to high-quality emerging market loans.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by partners Stephen Newby and Shantanu Naravane in London, supported by senior associate Alice Ye.
The wider team included partner Heike Schmitz who advised on funds regulatory issues, partner Darina Delappe on US law issues, partner Joanna Pecenik Verges d'Espagne and senior associate Nicolas Haas on Luxembourg law issues, and partner Gabrielle Wong, consultant Monsiree Jirasarunya, senior associate Chelsea Fish, and associates Meenakshi Kurpad and Maria Falcao de Andrade on financing issues.
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URL: International Finance Corporation
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-10/hsf-kramer-advises-the-ifc-on-a-joint-initiative-with-blueorchard
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
GSK Delivers Strong Q3 Performance and Continued Momentum
LONDON, England, Oct. 29 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release:
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GSK delivers strong Q3 performance and continued momentum
Strong Specialty Medicines performance drives sales and core operating profit growth
* Total Q3 sales pound sterling8.9 billion +4% AER; +5% CER
* Specialty Medicines sales pound sterling3.9 billion (+15%); HIV sales pound sterling2.1 billion (+10%), Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation pound sterling1.1 billion (+21%); Oncology pound sterling0.6 billion (+23%)
* Vaccines sales pound sterling2.6 billion
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LONDON, England, Oct. 29 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release:
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GSK delivers strong Q3 performance and continued momentum
Strong Specialty Medicines performance drives sales and core operating profit growth
* Total Q3 sales pound sterling8.9 billion +4% AER; +5% CER
* Specialty Medicines sales pound sterling3.9 billion (+15%); HIV sales pound sterling2.1 billion (+10%), Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation pound sterling1.1 billion (+21%); Oncology pound sterling0.6 billion (+23%)
* Vaccines sales pound sterling2.6 billion(-2%); Shingrix pound sterling0.8 billion (-5%); Meningitis vaccines pound sterling0.6 billion (+12%); and Arexvy pound sterling0.2 billion (-24%)
* General Medicines sales pound sterling2.4 billion (stable); Trelegy pound sterling0.8 billion (+8%)
* Total operating profit -16% and Total EPS -21% driven by Major restructuring charges of pound sterling328 million related to the Accelerate Growth programme and lower other net operating income, partly offset by Core operating profit growth
* Core operating profit +5% and Core EPS +1% reflecting higher sales, favourable product and regional mix and higher royalty income, partly offset by increased investment in R&D and new asset launches and higher finance costs
* Cash generated from operations of pound sterling3.1 billion with free cash flow of pound sterling2.1 billion
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Continued pipeline progress:
* Hibsago approved in US and Japan, with data showing unprecedented functional cure rates and potential to redefine treatment of chronic hepatitis B
* Jemperli approved in US as first immunotherapy for adults with dMMR/MSI-H locally advanced rectal cancer
* Positive registrational data for Jideytro in first-line ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (approved in US in second line in July)
* Promising first global data for Ris-Rez in lung cancer; and positive phase I data for Mo-Rez in ovarian cancer
* Shingrix pre-filled syringe approved in Japan, simplifying administration
* mRNA seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine phase III trial initiated, following positive phase II data
* On track to start 22 phase III trials in 2026 with 18 starts to date
Growth outlooks:
* 2026 guidance reaffirmed with expected growth in: turnover 3% to 5%; Core OP 7% to 9%; Core EPS 7% to 9%
* On track for 2031 sales outlook of more than pound sterling40 billion
* Operating margin stable to improving through dolutegravir loss of exclusivity period of 2028-2030
Shareholder returns:
* Q3 2026 dividend of 17p declared; 70p expected for full year 2026
Luke Miels, Chief Executive Officer, GSK:
"GSK has delivered another strong quarter, with our key growth drivers and new launches performing well. We remain focused on operational delivery, execution and accelerating R&D. Over recent months we have received 3 new specialty medicine approvals in the US: Hibsago, which has the potential to transform the treatment of chronic hepatitis B; Jideytro in non-small cell lung cancer; and Jemperli in rectal cancer. More broadly, in the late-stage portfolio, we are on track to start 22 phase III trials this year."
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Original text here: https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/press-releases/gsk-delivers-strong-q3-performance-and-continued-momentum/
[Category: BizPharmaceuticals]
Frost and Sullivan: Cast AI Receives the 2026 North American Cloud Cost Optimization Platform Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Cast AI Receives the 2026 North American Cloud Cost Optimization Platform Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition
The company is recognized for advancing cloud efficiency and infrastructure management through an autonomous platform that delivers real-time optimization, operational reliability, and measurable business value.
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - October 28, 2026 - Cast AI has earned Frost & Sullivan's
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Cast AI Receives the 2026 North American Cloud Cost Optimization Platform Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition
The company is recognized for advancing cloud efficiency and infrastructure management through an autonomous platform that delivers real-time optimization, operational reliability, and measurable business value.
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - October 28, 2026 - Cast AI has earned Frost & Sullivan's2026 North American Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the cloud cost optimization platform industry for its outstanding achievements in technology innovation, operational efficiency, and customer impact. The recognition demonstrates Cast AI's consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in an evolving competitive landscape.
Focused on financial discipline, scalable growth, and ongoing innovation, Cast AI has shown its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving landscape. The company's strategic agility and sustained investment in autonomous cloud and AI infrastructure management have enabled it to expand its platform capabilities while delivering measurable value to enterprises managing increasingly complex cloud-native environments.
Its Kubernetes automation platform proactively optimizes cloud and AI infrastructure through real-time autoscaling, resource bin packing, Spot Instance orchestration, and drift remediation. Rather than relying on dashboards and alerts requiring continuous human intervention, Cast AI uses autonomous, agent-driven decision-making to identify and resolve inefficiencies before they develop into larger operational issues. The platform also extends its optimization capabilities into GPU and token optimization, addressing emerging AI economics challenges while improving resource utilization and throughput.
"Cast AI's rapid time to value realization, scalable expansion strategy, and deeply embedded operational efficiency create a powerful customer acquisition engine. The platform's ability to deliver immediate and sustained impact accelerates adoption and drives long-term customer growth, positioning the company as a trusted and integral partner in optimizing modern cloud and AI infrastructure," states Soumyadeep Roy Chowdhury, Senior Industry Analyst, GOA at Frost & Sullivan.
The company's highly integrated customer engagement model embeds developers and technical teams directly into customer interactions, including onboarding and optimization processes. By continuously analyzing workload behavior and dynamically adjusting resource allocation, the platform helps enterprises reduce over-provisioning, infrastructure costs, and resource waste while maintaining performance stability and reliability.
The company's preventive, autonomous approach also reduces the need for reactive troubleshooting and continuous manual oversight. Its ability to operate across major hyperscalers, as well as hybrid and multicloud deployments, enables organizations to apply consistent optimization strategies regardless of infrastructure complexity. The combination of rapid time to value, scalable expansion, and sustained operational impact supports long-term customer growth and positions Cast AI as a trusted partner in modern infrastructure management.
"Cloud and AI infrastructure have become too dynamic for people to manage with dashboards and alerts alone," said Laurent Gil, Co-founder and President of Cast AI. "This recognition from Frost & Sullivan reflects what our customers see every day: autonomous agents that optimize in real time, prevent problems before they reach production, and deliver value within minutes. As enterprises scale GPU workloads and look to control the cost of AI, we're extending that same autonomy to GPU and token optimization."
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. It recognizes forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.
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About Cast AI
Cast AI is the leading Kubernetes automation platform for cloud-native and AI infrastructure. The company achieved unicorn status in January 2026 following a strategic investment from Pacific Alliance Ventures, the U.S.-based corporate venture arm of Shinsegae Group, an over $50 billion Korean conglomerate with leading business across retail, consumer, and digital platforms. Cast AI is trusted by BMW, Cisco, FICO, HuggingFace, Swisscom, and many others to keep mission-critical applications reliable and performant at scale.
Learn more: https://cast.ai/
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URL: Cast AI
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/cast-ai-receives-the-2026-north-american-cloud-cost-optimization-platform-technology-innovation-leadership-recognition/
[Category: BizConsulting]
FOX NEWS MEDIA LEADS CABLE ACROSS MULTIPLATFORM VIEWERSHIP WHILE SURPASSING 3.8 BILLION YOUTUBE VIDEO VIEWS IN 2026
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX NEWS MEDIA LEADS CABLE ACROSS MULTIPLATFORM VIEWERSHIP WHILE SURPASSING 3.8 BILLION YOUTUBE VIDEO VIEWS IN 2026
FNC Continues Reign as Number One Cable Network This Year in Primetime Viewers
FNC is Pacing to be Highest Rated Midterm Year with Total Day Viewers
The Network Notches 99 of the top 100 Cable News Telecasts in October
FOX News Drives Nearly 1 Billion More YouTube Video Views than Any Other News Brand in 2026
'CBS Mornings' and '60 Minutes' Each Post Lowest-Rated
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NEW YORK, Oct. 29 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX NEWS MEDIA LEADS CABLE ACROSS MULTIPLATFORM VIEWERSHIP WHILE SURPASSING 3.8 BILLION YOUTUBE VIDEO VIEWS IN 2026
FNC Continues Reign as Number One Cable Network This Year in Primetime Viewers
FNC is Pacing to be Highest Rated Midterm Year with Total Day Viewers
The Network Notches 99 of the top 100 Cable News Telecasts in October
FOX News Drives Nearly 1 Billion More YouTube Video Views than Any Other News Brand in 2026
'CBS Mornings' and '60 Minutes' Each Post Lowest-RatedOctober in History with Viewers
MS NOW Racks up 12 Year October Lows in Total Viewers and 24 Year Lows in A25-54 Demo for Midterm Year
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NEW YORK - October 28, 2026 - FOX News Media continued to dominate across linear and digital platforms in October, leading cable news viewership while outpacing competitors on YouTube and digital platforms. According to Nielsen Media Research, FOX News Channel (FNC) finished as the number one cable network in total day with 1.1 million viewers, commanding more than 50% of the cable news audience in total day and primetime and beating CNN and MS NOW combined. FNC also remained the top cable network in primetime year-to-date and the only cable network averaging more than 1 million total day viewers, outperforming ESPN despite the return of college football and Monday Night Football. Additionally, FNC is pacing to be the highest rated midterm year with total day viewers. The network secured 99 of the top 100 cable news telecasts, swept cable news in total day and primetime for the 68th consecutive month and led all broadcast and cable networks in average minutes viewed per viewer. Meanwhile, CBS Mornings and 60 Minutes each posted their lowest-rated October in program history, with CBS Mornings falling below 1.8 million viewers for the fifth consecutive month. MS NOW recorded its lowest October total day and primetime viewership ahead of a midterm election since 2014 and its lowest performance in the 25-54 demo since before 2002.
Extending its multiplatform dominance, FOX News has generated more than 3.8 billion YouTube video views year-to-date, outperforming its closest news competitor, MS NOW, by more than 840 million views, or 28%, according to Emplifi. The network also surpassed CNN by more than 1.4 billion YouTube views. Meanwhile, FOX News Digital led the news competition during the third quarter with 4.6 billion multiplatform views and 10 billion multiplatform minutes, according to Comscore. The results underscore FOX News' ability to attract and engage audiences across television, social video and digital platforms.
Meanwhile, The Five (5 PM/ET), FNC's number one program, secured 2.7 million viewers, leading all of cable news across the board. At 8 PM/ET Jesse Watters Primetime led primetime, commanding over 2.3 million viewers. Hannity remained number one at 9 PM/ET with over 1.8 million viewers, surpassing the competition including MS NOW's Monday airing of The Rachel Maddow Show (1.7 million viewers). At 7 PM/ET, The Ingraham Angle posted over 1.9 million viewers, as Laura Ingraham continued her reign as the highest rated woman in cable news. FOX News @ Night with Trace Gallagher drew 1.1 million viewers at 11 PM/ET.
FNC's hit late-night program Gutfeld! drew 2 million viewers, continuing to crush late-night television competition including NBC's The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (1.3 million viewers), CBS' airings of Comics Unleashed (906,000 viewers) and Late Night with Seth Meyers (863,000 viewers).
The network's nightly newscast Special Report with Bret Baier (6 PM/ET) averaged over 2 million viewers and continued to close the gap with the broadcast competition. In October, Special Report led CBS Evening News in five top markets across the country including Atlanta, Detroit, Raleigh-Durham, Norfolk and Birmingham.
FNC's signature morning show FOX & Friends (6-9 AM/ET) finished the month with nearly 1 million viewers and remained the number one cable news program in the mornings with the 25-54 demo for 68 consecutive months. FOX & Friends continued to make gains on CBS Mornings, besting the broadcast show in 15 major markets throughout October including Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Orlando, Detroit, Cleveland and more. FOX & Friends First (5-6 AM/ET) averaged 416,000 viewers.
FNC's daytime lineup continued to crush the competition, led by its two-hour morning news program America's Newsroom with Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino (9-11 AM/ET), which saw 1.4 million viewers. The Faulkner Focus at 11 AM/ET and Outnumbered at 12 PM/ET each drew 1.4 million viewers. America Reports with John Roberts and Sandra Smith (1-3 PM/ET) garnered 1.3 million viewers, while Martha MacCallum's The Story averaged 1.4 million viewers. At 4 PM/ET, The Will Cain Show delivered 1.6 million viewers.
FNC's dominance continued throughout weekend programming, winning most hours with total viewers and 25-54 demo. Kayleigh McEnany's Saturday in America (10 AM-12 PM/ET) was the most watched cable news show of the weekend drawing over 1.1 million viewers. FOX & Friends Weekend (6-10 AM/ET) followed with 949,000 viewers. The Big Weekend Show (5-8 PM/ET) drew 856,000 viewers and FOX News Saturday Night (10 PM/ET) was the top show in primetime with 835,000 viewers.
Sunday Morning Futures, which has been anchored by Larry Kudlow, at 10 AM/ET garnered 1 million viewers. Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy (Sunday, 9 PM/ET) was the top cable news show in primetime with 1 million viewers. The Sunday Briefing (11 AM/ET), with rotating co-anchors Peter Doocy and Jacqui Heinrich drew 937,000 viewers. Life, Liberty & Levin posted 849,000 viewers at 8 PM/ET.
OCTOBER 2026 VIEWERSHIP & 25-54 DEMO (Live + Same Day):
MONDAY - SUNDAY TOTAL DAY
FNC: 1,101,000 total viewers and 98,000 A25-54
CNN: 402,000 total viewers and 60,000 A25-54
MS NOW: 588,000 total viewers and 62,000 A25-54
MONDAY - SUNDAY PRIMETIME (8-11P)
FNC: 1,675,000 total viewers and 145,000 A25-54
CNN: 598,000 total viewers and 107,000 A25-54
MS NOW: 925,000 total viewers and 95,000 A25-54
OCTOBER RATINGS FOR THE TOP FIVE PROGRAMS IN CABLE NEWS:
Total Viewers: The Five (2,707,000), Jesse Watters Primetime (2,344,000), Special Report with Bret Baier (2,022,000), Gutfeld! (1,983,000), The Ingraham Angle (1,940,000)
Adults 25-54: The Five (238,000), Gutfeld! (191,000), Jesse Watters Primetime (189,000), Hannity (184,000), Special Report with Bret Baier (165,000)
Source: Nielsen. Live+SD. Month of October 2026 ratings data. Average audience for cable news networks Monday-Sunday based on Total Day and Prime (6a-6a, 8P-11P), P2+, P25-54. Cable News/Broadcast Program averages exclude repeats and shows Min T/C 5.
YOUTUBE VIDEO VIEWS TO DATE ACCORDING TO EMPLIFI
News Competitors ... YouTube Video Views (Profile)
FOX News ... 3,803,933,045
MS NOW ... 2,963,775,505
CNN ... 2,362,707,440
ABC News ... 1,401,639,711
NBC News ... 1,178,989,251
CBS News ... 542,946,385
NY Times ... 153,185,547
Source: Emplifi
Date Range: January 1, 2026 - October 27, 2026
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Podcasts, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation, FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for over 24 consecutive years, while FBN is the top business channel on cable. FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month and is also available to live stream on FOX One.
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Original text here: https://www.foxnews.com/press/2026/10/fox-news-media-leads-cable-across-multiplatform-viewership-while-surpassing-3-8-billion-youtube-video-views-in-2026
Duke Energy Site Readiness Program Drives $773 Million in Florida Investment
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Site Readiness Program drives $773 million in Florida investment
October 28, 2026
* Sixty-six sites evaluated, attracting 2,875 new jobs to Florida since its launch in 2013
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy selected five high-potential business and industrial sites in Florida to participate in its 2026 Site Readiness Program.
The program prepares high-potential business and industrial sites for investment, then markets them nationwide to companies looking to expand or relocate their
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Site Readiness Program drives $773 million in Florida investment
October 28, 2026
* Sixty-six sites evaluated, attracting 2,875 new jobs to Florida since its launch in 2013
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy selected five high-potential business and industrial sites in Florida to participate in its 2026 Site Readiness Program.
The program prepares high-potential business and industrial sites for investment, then markets them nationwide to companies looking to expand or relocate theiroperations.
Bringing investments, jobs to Florida: Since 2013, Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program has evaluated 66 sites with an additional 13 companies committed to growing on sites that have been through the program. Those companies delivered over $773 million in new capital investment and 2,875 new jobs for Florida.
The Monin, Inc. location in Pasco County demonstrates the Site Readiness Program's community impact. The company is new to the region and will be located at the Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park site, resulting in 100 new jobs and $100 million in capital investment for the local community. The site can be parceled out so multiple companies can use the space.
About the program: The Duke Energy Site Readiness Program sparks economic growth by helping communities understand what steps to take in order to make their sites more competitive. In turn, this results in new jobs, investment in the community and diversification of the local tax base.
During the program, consultants, designers and engineers are engaged to analyze the sites.
Together, the team works with state, regional, and local economic development organizations, the landowners, community government and other utilities to ultimately improve and increase awareness of industrial sites.
What they're saying
Melissa Seixas, president, Duke Energy Florida: "The Site Readiness program has seen incredible growth year-over-year as our team has worked hard to attract in-demand businesses to Florida. Many of these organizations are new to the region and invest heavily in our state. The Site Readiness program is just one of the many ways that we work with communities to help infuse new growth and long-term stability into the state we all call home."
Karen VanAernam, economic development, Dixie County Board of County Commissioners: "We are grateful to Duke Energy for the opportunity to participate in the Site Readiness Program here in Dixie County. As first-time participants, we learned a great deal about the time, effort and teamwork involved. I believe it was well worth it to help prepare and position our community for future economic development opportunities."
Bill Cronin, president and CEO, Pasco Economic Development Council: "Economic development success begins long before a company makes a location decision. Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program helps Pasco County turn potential into opportunity by preparing strategic properties like the Zephyrhills Airport Ready Site for future investment. Through this valuable partnership, we are reducing barriers to development, strengthening our competitiveness, and positioning Pasco County to attract quality jobs and new industries. This is intentional economic development at its best...investing today to create opportunities for tomorrow."
The 2026 Site Readiness Program locations include:
1. Sumter Springs, Sumter County, North Central Florida
2. DeLand Airport Industrial Site, Volusia County, Central Florida
3. King Property, Dixie County, North Florida
4. Bell Property, Lafayette County, North Florida
5. Lee Peanut Farms, Madison County, North Florida
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Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
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Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.
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Original text here: https://news.duke-energy.com/releases/duke-energy-site-readiness-program-drives-773-million-in-florida-investment
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