⚡ News Roundup: 272 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 11:59 AM ET, May 20)

Jeff Bezos says bottom half of earners should pay zero in income taxes — CNBC, 11:59 AM ET Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.

Fintech firm Mercury hits $5.2 billion valuation after funding round, up 49% in 14 months — CNBC, 11:57 AM ET Mercury has emerged as one of a select group of fintech firms, like Ramp and Stripe, that continued to thrive after the collapse of pandemic-era valuations.

Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters — BBC News, 11:57 AM ET Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".

Fantasy Football 2026 Seahawks deep dive: Player outlooks, players to target, avoid at ADP and more — CBS Sports, 11:56 AM ET Jamey Eisenberg dives deep on the Seahawks outlook in Fantasy for 2026

Reds vs. Phillies prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, May 20 from proven model — CBS Sports, 11:53 AM ET SportsLine's model simulated Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Wednesday's matinee matchup

Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid Turns L.A. Into His Reality Show — Hollywood Reporter, 11:53 AM ET The city's Democratic establishment loathes him. But his insurgent campaign has captured the hearts (and wallets) of a surprising number of Hollywood heavyweights to become a potent mayoral wild card.

Vote for the playoff softball player to watch in Manitowoc/Sheboygan — Yahoo Sports, 11:50 AM ET Here are the 16 softball players to watch this postseason in Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Vote for who you think is the best among the candidates.

Trump claims ‘100%’ of his endorsements won in Republican primaries – US politics live — 11:39 AM ET President posts online after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky primary – but a small number of primary races are heading to runoffsSign up for the Breaking News US emailIn response to a question on Wednesd…

January 6 police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn fund, alleging ‘presidential corruption’ — 11:38 AM ET Retired Capitol police officer and DC officer allege Trump’s $1.8bn fund unlawfully rewards January 6 rioters and alliesUS politics live – latest updatesTwo police officers who clashed with rioters a…

Trump says no rush to end Iran war; anger grows over video of Gaza flotilla activists – Middle East crisis live — 11:36 AM ET Trump plays down need to end war; Meloni among leaders to criticise treatment of flotilla group in video shared onlineThe Jordanian military announced it had shot down a drone of unknown origin in it…

Streeting says he resigned because Labour ‘in fight of our lives against nationalism’, and is currently losing – UK politics live — 11:32 AM ET Former health secretary standing down after saying he no longer had confidence in Keir Starmer as PMLabour is in a curious, transitional state at the moment. Officially Keir Starmer is committed to s…

‘A Jackie Robinson moment’: Jeffries echoes NAACP calls for college sports boycott over voting rights — 11:17 AM ET Top House Democrat calls out SEC schools for silenceCampaign comes as states move to redraw voter mapsHakeem Jeffries, the top US House Democrat, has amplified calls for Black athletes to boycott pub…

Three women found dead in sea off Brighton beach identified as sisters — 11:17 AM ET Bodies of Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, from London, were recovered from sea last WednesdayThree women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach la…

James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m — 11:04 AM ET Deal is the biggest acquisition for Murdoch since family resolved dispute over future control of media holdingsJames Murdoch, second son of publishing giant Rupert Murdoch, has agreed to acquire some…

Neo-Nazi group told by AEC it can’t become a political party while it hides identities of members — 11:00 AM ET White Australia group says it does not want to ‘doxx’ members as it challenges designation as banned hate groupGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA neo-Nazi group has been tol…

‘Indefensible’: alleged child abuse survivor takes on Albanese government over $2.5bn Nauru deal — 11:00 AM ET Lawyers of Hazara man who was allegedly sexually abused by carer launch bid to prevent imminent deportation to Pacific islandGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese go…

ATO issues $1,650 fine to 97-year-old woman who had not ‘prioritised tax obligations’ after husband’s death — 11:00 AM ET Tax office apologises as ombudsman delivers stinging criticism, saying ‘ATO won’t learn unless people highlight the mistakes’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian…

ChatGPT and other AI bots made huge errors before Scottish election, study finds — 10:56 AM ET Exclusive: Electoral Commission calls for new controls as Demos finds tools made up fake scandals, invented candidates or gave wrong dateUK politics live – latest updatesThe Electoral Commission has…

A 2026 World Cup that doesn’t rip off fans? Some cities are showing that it’s possible — 10:46 AM ET Philadelphia, Kansas City and Atlanta are among the hosts showing that price-gouging at this summer’s tournament is, ultimately, a choiceSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterPhiladelphia ha…

Google DeepMind in talks with UK unions amid staff concern over US and Israel’s AI use — 10:41 AM ET Exclusive: Google DeepMind agrees to Acas talks after workers sign petitions about governments’ use of AI for defence and intelligenceGoogle DeepMind has agreed to enter formal talks with UK tech wor…

DWP pursued woman’s employer for nonexistent ‘benefit debt’ — 10:41 AM ET Exclusive: Employer of woman who cares for disabled mother was asked to deduct ‘debt’ from salary despite court ruling she had nothing to payA woman providing full-time unpaid care for her elderly di…

US and Israel ‘hoped to install Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader’ — 10:40 AM ET Airstrike at the start of the war was aimed at freeing populist ex-president from house arrest, US newspaper claimsMiddle East crisis – live updatesFresh questions have been raised over the US and Is…

US puts pressure on Palestinian leaders to withdraw bid for UN vice-presidency role — 10:24 AM ET In state department cable, Jerusalem embassy told to issue protest to Palestinian Authority leaders, warning ‘consequences will follow’ if they failed to complyThe US has ordered its Jerusalem embass…

Brexit may be back, but Britain needs to know what it wants — 10:20 AM ET A decade after the referendum, EU leaders would welcome closer ties – once the UK has understood the ‘European deal’• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereBrexit’s back. Well…

‘He sacrificed his life’: security guard killed in San Diego mosque attack hailed as hero — 10:20 AM ET Amin Abdullah, 51, was one of the three victims of deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on MondayA security guard who was killed during the shooting at a San Diego mosque on Monday is b…

‘You’re expected to learn quick’: three draft picks on stepping up to the NFL — 10:11 AM ET How tough is the move from college football? We asked three players drafted by the New York Jets in the first roundBy No Helmets RequiredAfter a dismal 2025, the future is looking a little brighter f…

Russian threats against Baltics ‘unacceptable’ and danger to ‘our entire union’, EU’s von der Leyen says - as it happened — 10:11 AM ET This blog is now closedIn Brussels, Rutte begins by stressing the importance of Nato ministers meeting in Sweden, the alliance’s “newest ally” who joined in 2024.“This says a great deal about how fun…

Barney Frank, one of first openly gay members of Congress, dies aged 86 — 10:09 AM ET Pelosi hails Frank as ‘pioneering’ LGBTQ+ voice and key architect of financial reformUS politics live – latest updatesBarney Frank, the former US representative who made history as one of the first o…

Texas storms prompt canceled flights as north-east heatwave comes to a close — 9:57 AM ET Flash flood warnings and school closures in Texas as the US north-east breaks heat records before a dramatic cooldownHundreds of flight cancellations have been reported in Texas as storms roll over t…

Same but different: how Xi and China welcomed Trump and Putin — 9:44 AM ET Choreography of back-to-back visits appeared deliberately mirrored but China made sure the differences were noticedDays after Donald Trump was greeted in Beijing with a military band, an honour guard…

Lithuanian leaders rushed to bunkers as drone violates country’s airspace — 9:43 AM ET Vilnius residents urged to take shelter during alert, after Nato and EU warn that Russia is diverting Ukraine’s dronesEurope live – latest updatesLithuania’s president and prime minister were rushed…

Eva v Goliath: the 20-year-old climate activist taking on Trump and the fossil fuel industry — 9:00 AM ET Young Americans are suing the president for violating rights with executive orders that fuel the climate crisisEva Lighthiser was at a dorm party on her Colorado college campus last month when she ha…

Ebola Outbreak Is Unlikely to Become Global Threat, W.H.O. Head Says — 11:50 AM ET Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization’s director general, said the outbreak in central Africa was “not a pandemic emergency.”

In Musk vs. OpenAI, the Real Winner Was the Suit — 11:46 AM ET It was the one thing on which every major player could agree.

Australian Swimmer Who Crashed Beach Fashion Show Becomes the Star — 11:45 AM ET David Handley was going for a swim in Sydney when he found himself walking on an Australian Fashion Week runway. “I’ve usurped the spot of the lead model,” he said.

A Cattle Ranch Is Doing What Ivy League Colleges Can’t — 11:45 AM ET College education does almost nothing to develop the sense that what we do in our day-to-day lives resonates with people beyond ourselves.

Soccer Game Between North and South Korean Teams Draws Strong Emotion On and Off the Pitch — 11:26 AM ET While diplomatic relations between the two Koreas are near a historic low, a rare trip by athletes from the North triggered intense emotions in some older South Koreans.

Rubio, in Video, Urges Cubans to Align With Trump Administration — 11:25 AM ET In a rare direct address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the former leader Raúl Castro for the country’s longstanding electricity and resource shortages.

Harvard Caps A’s as Selective Colleges Attack Grade Inflation — 11:25 AM ET Faculty members overwhelmingly approved a limit on the number of top grades they can give to about a fifth of their undergraduate classes.

Meta Lays Off 8,000 Employees, As A.I. Casualties Mount — 11:23 AM ET Employees have signed petitions against being tracked by A.I. and were trying to figure out who had been let go on Wednesday, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.

Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund — 11:14 AM ET The two officers accused the administration of creating a “slush fund” to reward rioters and groups that committed violence on behalf of President Trump.

Trump’s Slush Fund Will Reward Criminals. Americans Will Pay for It. — 11:00 AM ET The president’s corruption and subversion of democratic tradition risk becoming the norm.

A Founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics Gave Up the High Life to Be a Catholic Priest — 10:59 AM ET A mystical encounter 12 years ago led Scott Vincent Borba, a founder of E.L.F. Beauty, on a journey that will culminate this week, when he is ordained as a Roman Catholic priest.

San Diego Mosque Shooting Follows Alarm About Rising Islamophobia — 10:57 AM ET Muslims pointed to a rise in overt hatred online, political attacks and harassment in the months before the killing of three people outside an Islamic center.

Iran Threatens to Strike Beyond the Middle East if the U.S. Resumes Attacks — 10:43 AM ET The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.

Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86 — 10:37 AM ET Often voted the “brainiest,” “funniest” and “most eloquent” member of the House, he was also the first to come out voluntarily and helped normalize being openly gay in public office.

Timmy the Whale Got Stranded Off the German Coast. Then Things Got Weird. — 10:33 AM ET A humpback that became stuck in the Baltic seemed to unite a nation in hope. Rescue efforts followed, and then finger-pointing.

James Roscoe, Deputy British Ambassador to the U.S., Leaves Job Abruptly — 10:16 AM ET James Roscoe, a diplomat who previously worked for the royal family and at the United Nations, left his role without an immediate explanation.

James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media — 10:13 AM ET The media scion is buying Vox Media’s podcast network, New York magazine and Vox.com for more than $300 million.

The French Civil Servant Accused of Drugging More Than 100 Women — 10:11 AM ET For years, prosecutors have accused Christian Nègre, once a senior official, of slipping diuretics into women’s drinks. Despite admitting some accusations in an interview with a French daily, he is y…

Massachusetts Police Will Pause Recruit Training to Fix Academy’s Flaws — 10:10 AM ET State police officials say they need time to carry out recommendations made by an outside team after a trainee died in a police academy boxing match.

They Graduated Into the ‘Bleakest Job Market.’ Now It’s Their Children’s Turn. — 9:39 AM ET The New York Times profiled young job seekers in 1991. Today, their own children are entering a work force in flux.

Early War Goal Was to Install Hard-Line Former President as Iran’s Leader — 9:22 AM ET An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.

Bodies of Last 2 Missing Italian Divers Recovered in the Maldives — 9:18 AM ET Experts have spent days conducting a complex search operation to find five divers who died on a trip to explore deep underwater caves in the Indian Ocean last week.

He Was Jailed Over a Charlie Kirk Post. The Sheriff Now Owes Him $835,000. — 9:00 AM ET Larry Bushart sued a Tennessee sheriff who claimed he wanted to incite hysteria with a post after Mr. Kirk’s killing and jailed him for 37 days.

Jeff Bezos says bottom half of earners should pay zero in income taxes — 11:59 AM ET Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.

Fintech firm Mercury hits $5.2 billion valuation after funding round, up 49% in 14 months — 11:57 AM ET Mercury has emerged as one of a select group of fintech firms, like Ramp and Stripe, that continued to thrive after the collapse of pandemic-era valuations.

Jim Cramer: Wall Street is waking up to how wrong it got this cybersecurity stock — 11:51 AM ET The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Dow jumps more than 400 points as bond yields retreat, Nvidia gains ahead of earnings: Live updates — 11:49 AM ET Chipmaker and AI darling Nvidia will report first-quarter earnings after Wednesday's closing bell.

Wendy's taps former Potbelly CEO to lead struggling burger chain — 11:39 AM ET Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is seeking funding to take Wendy's private, according to a Financial Times report.

Breakthrough agreement in housing bill gives investors wins — 11:37 AM ET The U.S. House is set to approve an updated housing affordability bill after removing industry-opposed requirements on selling build-to-rent homes.

This stock will be a big winner as Iran disrupts the global energy market. Investors haven't realized it yet — 11:35 AM ET Each day the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, the likelihood grows that energy prices will remain higher for longer than many are predicting.

Nvidia's post-earnings gains may hinge on sales to China. Here's why — 11:30 AM ET CEO Jensen Huang, who traveled last week to Beijing with President Trump this month, said Monday he believes the Chinese market will reopen to Nvidia.

Lowe's beats Wall Street expectations against 'challenging' housing backdrop — 11:25 AM ET Lowe's beat Wall Street expectations for its fiscal first-quarter earnings and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

Here's how Nvidia has traded each of the last 16 quarters — 11:25 AM ET Options pricing has overestimated the size of Nvidia's post-report swing six of the past seven quarters, and 14 of the past 20, according to Cboe LiveVol data.

Something very unusual is happening with Nvidia options — 11:22 AM ET Ahead of earnings, NVDA's short-dated calls are trading at a premium to puts.

Authentic Brands Group expects IPO in next 12 months as new CEO steps in, founder tells CNBC — 11:18 AM ET Authentic Brands Group, the firm behind Reebok and Champion, is bringing in a public company veteran as its next CEO, signaling it's readying for an IPO.

Considering the Chase Sapphire Reserve's 150,000-point bonus? Here are 4 easy-to-miss reasons it's a great deal — 11:17 AM ET The Sapphire Reserve is more than just a big bonus. Carefully considering these factors can help you easily determine if it's a good fit for you.

Two Jan. 6 police officers sue Trump to block $1.8B 'lawfare' fund — 10:58 AM ET The Department of Justice agreed to create the fund to settle a $10 billion lawsuit by President Trump over the leak of his tax records by an IRS employee.

Eli Lilly accuses church bishops, businessmen of fraud in Trulicity drug rebate scheme — 10:58 AM ET Eli Lilly claims in a civil lawsuit that it's the victim of a $200 million plus drug rebate fraud tied to Pentecostal church bishops and businesses.

Barney Frank, architect of landmark Wall Street reforms, dies at 86 — 10:29 AM ET Frank spearheaded legislation that tightened banking regulations and consumer protections to avoid a repeat of the 2007 financial crash and Great Recession.

Bezos says 2-3 year timeline for space data centers is a 'little ambitious' — 10:23 AM ET Space companies are racing to make data centers in space a reality, as artificial intelligence skyrockets demand for energy and land resources.

Senate advances measure to end military action in Iran in rebuke to Trump — 10:15 AM ET The war with Iran has now blown past the 60-day requirement under the War Powers Act for the president to seek the authorization of Congress.

Target beats Wall Street estimates, hikes sales outlook as shoppers start to return — 10:12 AM ET Target has been struggling with a sales slump and decreased customer traffic, though CEO Michael Fiddelke has said the retailer is poised for a turnaround.

Iran threatens to extend conflict ‘beyond the region’ if U.S. and Israel resume attacks — 10:06 AM ET Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday threatened to extend the Middle East conflict "beyond the region" if the U.S. and Israel resume attacks against Tehran.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is about to unveil his plan to turn the company around as the automaker's stock lags — 9:10 AM ET Shares of Stellantis are off nearly 30% since Antonio Filosa, a veteran who climbed through the company ranks, was named CEO nearly a year ago.

Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters — 11:57 AM ET Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".

Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest — 11:44 AM ET Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions continue — 11:36 AM ET Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.

Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86 — 11:33 AM ET After a decades-long career in Congress, he spent his final weeks at his home in Maine living in hospice.

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists — 11:23 AM ET France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists — 11:23 AM ET France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rise further, WHO warns — 11:18 AM ET In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Men given life terms after woman shot dead at wake — 11:17 AM ET Michelle Sadio was caught in the crossfire as shots were fired at mourners outside a wake.

What we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects — 11:15 AM ET Authorities say the teenage suspects shared a "broad hatred" of multiple religions and racial groups.

Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying — 11:04 AM ET Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer play minor nations such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? — 10:37 AM ET An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says — 10:36 AM ET Campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.

Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs — 10:24 AM ET A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs — 10:24 AM ET A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

Scheme to trial scrapping fit notes to get people back to work — 9:54 AM ET The government says the system is "broken", with too many people signed off work with no help to return.

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise — 9:45 AM ET The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Authorities missed chances to protect 'beastie house' abuse victims, review says — 9:34 AM ET A review was carried out after the conviction of seven people involved in the abuse of children between 2012 and 2019.

Southampton hit out at 'disproportionate' Spygate punishment — 9:34 AM ET Southampton say they have appealed against their removal from the Championship play-offs for spying as it is "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game…

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? — 9:30 AM ET Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? — 9:30 AM ET Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year — 9:21 AM ET Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

Is the West de-risking from China or containing its economy? — 11:13 AM ET As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.

Massie defeated: The Israel lobby’s pyrrhic victory in Kentucky — 10:05 AM ET The campaign to unseat Thomas Massie exposed a growing Republican backlash against pro-Israel political influence.

‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit — 9:55 AM ET The Russian and Chinese leaders agreed on bilateral cooperation during Putin's visit to China.

Will Trump kill the $14bn Taiwan arms deal? — 9:54 AM ET Will Trump kill $14bn Taiwan arms deal?

Israel’s ambassador to Christians gives rose-coloured spiel — 9:46 AM ET George Deek, Israel’s ‘ambassador to Christians’ released a statement on X, to Christians in the region and globally.

Israel’s Ben-Gvir publishes video taunting detained flotilla activists — 9:44 AM ET Israel’s Ben-Gvir publishes video taunting detained flotilla activists

North Korean women win in South to reach Asian Champions League final — 9:35 AM ET Naegohyang Women's FC record a historic 2-1 win over Suwon FC Women on a rare trip to South Korea.

New York City hotels avert labour strike threat before FIFA World Cup — 9:11 AM ET Hotel operators avoid a 'very real threat' by signing a deal with 25,000 workers as the city hosts the 2026 tournament.

WHO says 600 suspected cases, 139 deaths in growing Ebola outbreak — 9:09 AM ET Numbers are expected to rise, the WHO warns, as European officials emphasise the risk of a European outbreak is low.

Israeli lawmakers advance bill to dissolve parliament — 9:08 AM ET Netanyahu is under mounting pressure as his fractious right-wing coalition submitted the bill to dissolve parliament.

US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers: Why it matters — 9:02 AM ET Nearly all flotillas over 20 years have been intercepted by Israel. Hundreds remain missing after latest interdiction.

Anker’s travel-friendly Laptop Power Bank has returned to its best price of the year — 11:33 AM ET Whether you’re heading out for a quick Memorial Day getaway or preparing for summer travel, a reliable power bank can come in handy when there’s no outlet in sight. Fortunately, Anker’s Laptop Power…

The Verge’s 2026 high school graduation gift guide — 11:00 AM ET High school graduation is a time of change that might be felt more deeply by family members than by the grads themselves. While some grads may immediately embark on a career path, many continue their…

A feature-packed MagSafe power bank is 20 percent off for Memorial Day — 10:14 AM ET Having personally recently tested a bunch of MagSafe power banks for an upcoming piece, let me tell you that it’s tough to find a low-cost model that offers a bunch of features. Anker’s 10,000mAh Zol…

It’s make or break time for AI labeling systems — 10:12 AM ET We're about to find out if the systems designed to make deepfakes and AI-generated content easy to spot are actually up to snuff. SynthID and C2PA Content Credentials, two distinct technologies for i…

Trump Mobile may be leaking customer addresses — 10:06 AM ET Just as the T1 Phone is seemingly on the verge of release, Trump Mobile has been accused of insecurely storing customer data, leaving addresses and phone numbers vulnerable. The alleged leak has also…

Insta360’s Mic Pro uses a three microphone array for improved recordings — 10:04 AM ET After initially revealing its unique design at NAB 2026 last month with few technical details, Insta360 has announced and launched its new wireless Mic Pro system featuring a couple of industry first…

Trump is waging a silent war on legal immigration — 10:00 AM ET When the member states of the United Nations reviewed their Global Compact on Migration earlier this month, one country was conspicuously absent from the discussions: the United States. In a post on…

If Google can’t make AI agents useful, maybe no one can — 9:24 AM ET For years, tech companies have promised AI will give everyone a capable personal assistant but delivered something more like a clueless intern. Over the past six months, that has started to change, t…

The biggest data center ever is becoming a huge problem in Utah — 9:00 AM ET Utah may host one of the world's most colossal data centers, despite stark warnings from experts and fierce public backlash. Earlier this month, commissioners in Box Elder County signed off on the St…

Customers say Trump Mobile is leaking their personal information — 11:28 AM ET Trump Mobile is leaking customers’ email and home addresses, but has not responded to people alerting the company of the data exposure, according to two YouTubers who said they verified that their le…

Intuit to lay off over 3,000 employees to refocus on AI — 11:14 AM ET In a memo to employees, CEO Sasan Goodarzi said the layoffs are meant to reduce complexity, simplify the company's corporate structure, and deliver better AI products.

AI search startups are blowing up — 11:04 AM ET AI search has quietly become one of the most attractive targets in consumer AI.

Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create six-minute songs — 11:00 AM ET Stability Audio 3.0 small model can run on-device and generate two-minute long tracks

NanoClaw creator turns down $20M buyout offer, raises $12M seed instead — 10:00 AM ET NanoCo, the company behind OpenClaw alternative NanoClaw, has raised a $12 million seed after a viral launch, the founders tell TechCrunch.

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in one week: Window to nominate and apply for the most promising startups ends May 27 — 10:00 AM ET Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27. Pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt, get investor access, win $100K, plus more scaling perks. Nominate an early-stage founder or submit your startup here.

GitHub says hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories — 9:25 AM ET The code hosting giant GitHub said it was investigating a breach, but said there was no evidence of customer data theft.

Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas — 9:00 AM ET Figma's new AI assistant will be first available on Figma Design

Quartermaster is building a maritime hive mind — 9:00 AM ET The Arlington, Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to equip ships with sensors that blow the current AIS tech out of the water.

WATCH: Trump says he's in 'no hurry' to make an Iran deal — 11:32 AM ET President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday he might be willing to accept a smaller scale deal with Tehran that would simply open the Strait of Hormuz but potentially not address larger goals.

WATCH: After Massie defeat, Trump says it 'doesn't work out well' when GOP members vote against him — 11:07 AM ET President Donald Trump celebrated primary night wins and said GOP leadership "will be all right" on Wednesday.

Barney Frank, financial reformer and trailblazer for gay rights, dies at 86 — 10:38 AM ET The longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation. Frank was known for his…

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement address — 10:18 AM ET President Donald Trump will deliver the commencement address to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2026 on Wednesday.

Man wins $835K after sheriff jailed him for a month over Charlie Kirk post — 10:50 AM ET Sheriff loses fight with man he jailed for 37 days for posting a Trump meme on Facebook.

Russia's plan to advertise on rockets and spacecraft takes off — 10:28 AM ET We now pause for a word from our sponsors.

Yearslong fight over users' right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial — 9:32 AM ET Access to TV OS's source code could allow users to limit ads, tracking.

China banned RTX 5090D V2 while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was visiting — 9:10 AM ET The chip was added to a list of banned goods at China’s customs checkpoints last Friday.

How contagious is Ebola? And how worried should you be about the current outbreak? — 10:58 AM ET This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?

Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86 — 10:53 AM ET The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. As GBH reports, Even in hospice, Frank was actively working to spread the message of his forthcoming book, "The Hard Path to Unity: Why W…

How one Oregon city has raised a billion dollars for climate change — 10:00 AM ET The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.

Why Thomas Massie Thought He Was Different — 10:22 AM ET He wrongly believed his popularity back home made him able to withstand a Trump-backed challenge.

Who Can Be Trusted When Everyone Is Vulnerable? — 10:12 AM ET Apple TV’s Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is a nervy thriller for the scam era.

Man jailed over Charlie Kirk post awarded $835K settlement — 11:47 AM ET A Tennessee man will receive an $835,000 settlement after being jailed for more than a month over a social media post he shared about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Retired law…

Trump-backed Moore heads to runoff against Hudson in Alabama GOP Senate primary — 11:41 AM ET The Republican primary for Senate in Alabama is projected to head to a runoff between Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) and U.S. Navy Seal Jared Hudson, according to Decision Desk HQ. The rivals are battling…

Bezos: $75M Melania Trump movie 'good business decision' — 11:39 AM ET Jeff Bezos says he “had nothing to do with” Amazon’s decision to greenlight a multimillion-dollar documentary on Melania Trump, denying the project was an attempt to curry favor with the Trump admini…

Wall Street Journal on compensation fund for Trump allies: 'Rotten' — 11:34 AM ET The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board decried the Justice Department’s (DOJ) new “anti-weaponization fund,” which could serve to benefit some of President Trump’s political allies. In a Tuesday o…

A proposal to change foreign workers' wages could threaten American jobs — 11:30 AM ET Artificial wage inflation does not protect American workers.

Live updates: Trump addresses Coast Guard graduates; Massie primary loss bolsters president's influence — 11:24 AM ET President Trump got his wish on Tuesday, with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) sent packing by voters in his Kentucky primary. The win by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein was the last in a string of election effor…

Jeff Bezos says Trump is 'more mature, more disciplined' in second term — 11:23 AM ET Amazon founder Jeff Bezos lauded President Trump’s performance in his second term in a new interview with CNBC, coming as the president is facing record-low approval among voters. “I think he is a mo…

GOP reconciliation bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol advances to Senate floor — 11:14 AM ET Senate Republicans advanced a budget reconciliation bill on Wednesday that would fund immigration agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through 2029, teeing up the possibility for…

Boebert labels Trump 'my president' after Massie loss — 11:00 AM ET Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said "Trump is my President" and "Jesus is Lord" in a post on the social platform X after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was defeated in the GOP primary for his seat on Tues…

Democrats are ready to reverse reckless GOP energy agenda and lower costs — 11:00 AM ET House Republicans have failed to address rising energy costs, leaving Americans to face difficult choices between necessities and gas, while House Democrats are ready to deliver lower energy costs fo…

Report: US, Israel eyed Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader in regime change plan — 10:52 AM ET The U.S. and Israel may have entered into the war with Iran with a regime change plan in mind that would put Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran’s former president and a fierce critic of the U.S. and Israel, a…

Greene on Massie defeat: 'Releasing the Epstein files was our demise' — 10:50 AM ET Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) blamed Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) Tuesday campaign defeat on his push to release files tied to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. “Releasing the Eps…

Trump says he's 'in no hurry' to make a deal with Iran — 10:45 AM ET President Trump said Wednesday he is not in a hurry to make a deal with Iran as any progress on a potential deal between the two countries remains elusive. “We’re going to give this one shot,” Trump…

Anti-prediction market group kicks off DC ad blitz as industry ramps up messaging — 10:42 AM ET A new group describing itself as a "market integrity watchdog" rolled out a six-figure ad blitz in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday morning, taking aim at prediction market Kalshi, which has ramped up…

The new era of asymmetric war exposes the limits of conventional warfare — 10:30 AM ET Technology has enhanced the ability of the weaker adversary to counter the stronger.

Johnson won't say whether Jan. 6 rioters will be eligible for new ‘lawfare’ fund — 10:56 AM ET “I’m not going to comment on that until it comes up," the speaker said.

Senate panel backs party-line ICE, Border Patrol bill for floor action — 10:28 AM ET Republicans are racing to clear the package by week’s end.

Cornyn backed some gun control measures. Massie opposed them all. It may not have helped either. — 10:07 AM ET Giffords, a gun safety advocacy group, is sending a memo to all Congressional Republicans today arguing the gun lobby isn’t so powerful after all.

Key senators meet over dinner to discuss permitting deal — 9:52 AM ET Negotiators are hoping to reach an agreement before the August recess.

Cassidy plans to keep pushing foreign pollution bill — 9:48 AM ET The Louisiana Republican lost reelection this week. That's not stopping his quest for a fee on polluting imports.

In Georgia, Senate GOP primary heads to runoff where electability is top issue — 10:27 AM ET Georgia was among six states where voters participated in primaries Tuesday. Its Senate race is among a handful that could determine party control next year.

The Trump paradox: What’s good for him is weighing down his party — 10:21 AM ET The president has created a party that is loyal to him, even when he takes executive actions that anger the broader public. That dynamic leaves him weaker with those outside his base.

Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles — 10:14 AM ET Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

Vote for the playoff softball player to watch in Manitowoc/Sheboygan — 11:50 AM ET Here are the 16 softball players to watch this postseason in Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Vote for who you think is the best among the candidates.

Luis Enrique praises Arsenal as “the best team in the world without the ball” — 11:50 AM ET With ten days to go until the Champions League final, both Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal have a clear schedule to prepare for their clash in Budapest.Speaking at the club’s training ground on Wedn.…

Why wasn’t Arteta in Arsenal’s title celebration photos? — 11:50 AM ET Mikel Arteta joined in with the Arsenal Premier League title celebrations late on Tuesday night, but he wasn’t present with the squad when the trophy was confirmed.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty .…

Oxbridge Academy softball crushes reigning champs to reach state final — 11:48 AM ET Oxbridge Academy softball defeated Calvary Christian in a state semifinal, advancing to the state championship game.

Oxbridge Academy softball crushes reigning champs to reach state final — 11:48 AM ET Oxbridge Academy softball defeated Calvary Christian in a state semifinal, advancing to the state championship game.

Check out the latest Michigan high school softball rankings, May 19 — 11:47 AM ET The postseason is nearly here; check out the top ten for Divisions 1-4 in the latest Michigan High School softball rankings released May 19.

Titans say stadium remains on schedule to open in spring of 2027 — 11:46 AM ET Nashville's new stadium is on track to open for big events next spring, and for the Tennessee Titans to play their home games there in the 2027 season.

Millions Urged To Stay Out of Sun in 6 States As Temperature Records Broken — 11:45 AM ET Heat advisories are issued as an early-season heat wave drives record temperatures across the Northeast, raising illness risk.

Korn Ferry Tour makes each player's pace-of-play data public for the first time — 11:45 AM ET The Korn Ferry Tour is the first professional golf tour to publicly release pace-of-play data, naming its fastest and slowest players.

Jeff Teague’s wild WNBA claim falls apart when comparing him to A’ja Wilson — 11:45 AM ET Jeff Teague’s recent comments about the WNBA might play well as podcast banter, but they do not hold up under real scrutiny. The former NBA guard claimed he would score 100 points if he played in the…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reveals real reason behind viral 'A' celebration after LSG blitz — 11:45 AM ET Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals star, unveiled the meaning behind his viral 'A' hand gesture. The celebration was a heartfelt tribute to his mother, whose name begins with the…

GB's Samuel one win from French Open breakthrough — 11:44 AM ET Britain's Toby Samuel is one win away from a first Grand Slam singles appearance after beating David Goffin in French Open qualifying.

5 Kansas City Chiefs WR Targets to Watch as Rashee Rice Situation Develops — 11:44 AM ET The Kansas City Chiefs could be facing uncertainty at wide receiver as the Rashee Rice situation continues to develop. With […]

Chase Burns hit by Bryce Harper comebacker, strikes out 9 and flashes All-Star form for Reds — 11:43 AM ET The 23-year-old, the second overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft, was terrific again in the latest start in his first full major league season.

Where to watch Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani vs. San Diego Padres: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, May 20 — 11:42 AM ET The Padres and Dodgers are battling for the NL West lead.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Preview: Farewell Night at the Bernabéu — 11:42 AM ET An emotional farewell night awaits at the Bernabéu as Real Madrid close a disappointing season

How Spike Lee, Ben Stiller and More Courtside Celebrities Nodded to the Knicks With Their Footwear at MSG — 11:41 AM ET Orange and blue sneakers were on display at the exciting playoffs game.

MLB Superstar Sees 'A Lot' Of Himself In Red Sox's Roman Anthony — 11:41 AM ET An MVP finalist sees similarities in how Roman Anthony conducts himself.

Narváez storms to Ecuadorian record Giro stage win as Eulálio retains lead — 11:40 AM ET Jhonatan Narváez became the most successful Ecuadorian stage winner at the Giro d’Italia when he triumphed on Wednesday, while Afonso Eulálio remained in the overall lead. Narváez edged out Enric Mas…

Striker Königsdörffer to join Mainz from Hamburg — 11:40 AM ET SV Hamburg forward Ransford Königsdörffer will join Bundesliga rivals Mainz on a free transfer in July, the two clubs announced on Wednesday. "I am very thankful for my time in Hamburg but I have dec…

Jimenez might be tempted back — 11:40 AM ET As you may have read in Wolves fan Emma Milton's piece on this page yesterday, there are more than a few Wolves fans who would like to take nostalgia-ball a good deal further than that. Imagine what…

Rashee Rice problem has NFL insider urging Chiefs to make specific blockbuster trade — 11:40 AM ET Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer thinks the Kansas City Chiefs should consider pulling off a blockbuster trade for A.J. Brown after the latest Rashee Rice development.

Sam Allardyce pinpoints ‘massive’ sliding doors moment from which Liverpool never recovered — 11:40 AM ET Sam Allardyce has claimed that Liverpool’s failure to complete the signing of Marc Guehi last year turned out to be a major sliding doors moment in their season.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE K.…

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Game 2: Three things to watch — 11:39 AM ET Game 2 can't possibly live up to Game 1... can it?

World Cup-bound Norway player backs calls for improved heat protocols from FIFA — 11:38 AM ET A Norway international likely headed to the World Cup is among a group of current or former soccer players backing calls for FIFA to strengthen heat protocols at the tournament. Morten Thorsby is exp…

Christine Drazan’s Chances vs. Tina Kotek in Oregon Governor Race — 11:38 AM ET A rematch four years in the making tightens as new polling shows the GOP challenger pulling level with the Democratic incumbent.

Is Donovan Mitchell injured? Cavs star prompts concern after Cleveland's Game 1 collapse — 11:38 AM ET As if blowing a 22-point lead wasn't bad enough.

Game 50: Reds at Phillies (1:05 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Nola — 11:38 AM ET The Reds look to win a road series against the Phillies.

Congo cancel World Cup training and fan farewell amid deadly Ebola outbreak — 11:38 AM ET Congo’s football team has cancelled a World Cup training camp ahead of next month’s tournament

First public money of Rays $2.3 billion stadium funding approved — 11:38 AM ET Financing plan for Rays' $2.3 billion stadium clears first key hurdle in county vote.

WWE Backstage Rumor Makes Releases of Wyatt Sicks, New Day & MCMG More Ridiculous — 11:37 AM ET A new rumor about plans WWE has in the weeks and months ahead makes the recent releases of the Wyatt […]

How the Latest NFL Development Could Impact the Detroit Lions — 11:37 AM ET The NFL’s latest international expansion plans could eventually send the Lions to Germany every season.

Premier League referee sidelined after Manchester United goal controversy — 11:36 AM ET Premier League referee Michael Salisbury's decision to allow Matheus Cunha's goal for Manchester United to stand in their win over Nottingham Forest appears to have cost him

Cavs guide: Watch parties, tickets and full Eastern Conference finals game schedule — 11:36 AM ET The fourth-seeded Cavaliers will face the third-seeded New York Knicks. Game 1 tips off Tuesday in New York.

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings: Updated look at game's most unpredictable position — 11:36 AM ET Scott Pianowski takes a fresh look at the starting pitcher landscape.

Gloucestershire's Payne to miss T20 Blast after surgery — 11:35 AM ET Gloucestershire bowler David Payne is ruled out of the entire T20 Blast campaign after having surgery on an ankle injury.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to return from elbow surgery against the Rays — 11:35 AM ET The long wait nearly is over for Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees.

Nebraska Looks to Have a Top-100 Silent Commit — 11:35 AM ET When there is smoke, there is often fire in the world of recruiting, and four-star wide receiver Mathew Gregory (6-foot, 175 pounds) from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, looks all but locked up for the Husk…

Hayden Hackney: Big update issued on Man United chase for midfielder — 11:35 AM ET A significant update has emerged, throwing a spanner in the works in Manchester United’s pursuit of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney.Hackney interestUnited are prioritising strengthening thei.…

Barcelona star’s permanent signing gets complicated as parent club dig their heels in — 11:35 AM ET Barcelona are counting on Joao Cancelo as part of their plans for the 2026/27 season. Signed on loan from Al-Hilal in January, his performances during the final stretch of the season have convinced m…

Top 20 passing TD leaders in New Orleans Saints franchise history — 11:34 AM ET We know Drew Brees has thrown the most TDs in NFL history, but who did he pass on the way to the top? And where could Tyler Shough land in Year 2?

Carlos Prates confident he receives title shot in next UFC appearance — 11:33 AM ET Regardless of the outcome of the next welterweight title fight, Carlos Prates is confident that he will get a shot at the one after that.

Where to watch Portland Fire vs. Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, May 20 — 11:33 AM ET The Fire visit Caitlin Clark and the Fever.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2026: Odds, favorites for TPC Craig Ranch — 11:32 AM ET Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka are the headliners as the Tour returns to Texas for two more events before the calendar flips to June.

The Florida Gators football team sent analyst take that explains why Lane Kiffin chose LSU instead — 11:32 AM ET Lane Kiffin chose the LSU Tigers over the Florida Gators for a few sensible reasons during College Football's latest coaching hiring cycle.

VOTE Alliance Orthopedics Best Shore/Central New Jersey wrestler of all-time — 11:32 AM ET The Shore and Central NJ area is a high school wrestling hotbed. In this poll, let's take a crack at deciding who's the best of the best.

Snake Bytes 5/20: Still a Par-tay! — 11:32 AM ET Ryne Nelson’s uneven but gutsy start was rewarded by Ketel Marte hitting his career first walk-off homer.

When are Arsenal and Manchester City's parades? — 11:31 AM ET Our Ask Me Anything team tell you all you need to know about Arsenal and Manchester City's trophy parades.

Canadiens Fans Name Second-Round MVP — 11:31 AM ET The Montreal Canadiens are heading to the Eastern Conference Final, and while there were several skaters worthy of praise in […]

AEW’s MJF Talks Married Life, Tony Khan’s Leadership & Losing His Hair — 11:31 AM ET Plus, John Cena, acting roles, and what's next.

Fantasy Football 2026 Seahawks deep dive: Player outlooks, players to target, avoid at ADP and more — 11:56 AM ET Jamey Eisenberg dives deep on the Seahawks outlook in Fantasy for 2026

Reds vs. Phillies prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, May 20 from proven model — 11:53 AM ET SportsLine's model simulated Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Wednesday's matinee matchup

Orioles vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, May 20 from proven model — 11:52 AM ET SportsLine's model simulated Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Wednesday's matinee matchup

Big 12 post-spring power rankings: BYU supplants Texas Tech at the top, Utah in unfamiliar territory — 11:48 AM ET The Big 12 remains the most upwardly mobile league in major football, where anything feels possible

Big Ten post-spring power rankings: Ohio State looks to end conference title drought, can USC break through? — 11:44 AM ET With spring practices in the rear view and the 2026 season getting closer every day, here's a look at the hierarchy in the Big Ten

Thunder vs. Spurs prediction: Game 2 odds, pick as Victor Wembanyama looks to keep magic rolling — 11:40 AM ET Wemby came out guns blazing in Game 1, but it's hard to expect that from him again (though maybe not that hard)

What's with all the shirtless fans in MLB stands? Inside the 'Tarps Off' trend sweeping the nation — 11:17 AM ET Forget "no shirt, no shoes, no service" across the ballparks of America this summer, apparently

Who is the next Miami (Ohio)? Ranking 10 under the radar teams who crushed it with roster retention — 11:08 AM ET These mid-major teams defied the odds by retaining enough critical talent to follow the Miami blueprint

Iowa State AD voices frustration with Big Ten, SEC over roster spending: 'Let them break away, go do it' — 10:59 AM ET Cyclones' AD Jamie Pollard is not happy with the two conferences' reluctance to adhere to rules laid out by the College Sports Commission

2026 NBA Western Conference finals odds, predictions: Thunder vs. Spurs Game 2 picks by expert on 132-92 run — 10:55 AM ET SportsLine's Mike Barner reveals his San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder Game 2 picks for Wednesday

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report: Thomas White and Kaelen Culpepper suddenly have a clear path to the majors — 10:48 AM ET Braxton Garrett's, Royce Lewis' demotions could precipitate the arrival of two noteworthy prospects

Spurs vs. Thunder odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Western Conference finals picks, Game 2 best bets by proven model — 10:39 AM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 2 picks for Wednesday

2026 NFL free agency tracker: Aaron Rodgers returns to Steelers, 11 of top 100 free agents still unsigned — 10:36 AM ET With the draft complete, several notable veterans remain on the market. Here are the best free agents still available

2026 NFL Draft first-round pick contract tracker: Max Iheanachor, Blake Miller among latest to ink deals — 10:30 AM ET A rundown of the rookie contracts for the first-round picks of the 2026 class

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for all 30 first-round picks after buzz and intel from draft combine week — 10:29 AM ET Following a full week in Chicago, here's what we're hearing about how the 2026 NBA Draft could shake out

Michigan AD Warde Manuel steps forward, preaching steadiness after years of navigating storms — 10:24 AM ET From scandal to streaming battles, Manuel has navigated a turbulent stretch -- and Michigan continues to win while shaping what comes next in college athletics

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Thunder-Spurs, Avalanche-Golden Knights today — 10:17 AM ET Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, NHL and MLB betting on Wednesday

Fantasy baseball waiver wire Bryce Miller's velocity surge fuels breakout potential — 10:16 AM ET Improved performance proves to be a key component in emerging Fantasy options

Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Thunder-Spurs, Avalanche-Golden Knights tonight — 10:14 AM ET DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, NHL and MLB on Wednesday

NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Spurs vs. Thunder, Game 2 — 10:09 AM ET SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren were once billed as rivals, now the Thunder star can't even keep up — 10:06 AM ET In Game 1 against the Spurs, Holmgren took just seven shots all night

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche West Final Game 1: Colorado has yet to lose on home ice in Stanley Cup playoffs — 10:03 AM ET The Avalanche host the Golden Knights in Game 1 of the West final Wednesday

Dodgers vs. Padres MLB picks: Shohei Ohtani, off to historic pitching start, will be dual threat Wednesday — 9:49 AM ET The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will be back on the mound Wednesday vs. the Padres

Knicks steal Game 1 with an epic comeback; Mavericks fire Jason Kidd — 9:13 AM ET Plus Pete Prisco regrades the 2023 NFL Draft

MLB trends: Fernando Tatis Jr.'s power outage, Roki Sasaki's new pitch and the return of the National League — 9:10 AM ET The 2026 season is just about one-third over already

Bryce Miller looks all the way back — 9:04 AM ET FBT 5/20

Knicks steal Game 1 with epic comeback | Mavericks fire Jason Kidd — 9:01 AM ET Plus Pete Prisco regrades the 2023 NFL Draft

2026 FIFA World Cup odds: Complete odds for soccer's biggest tournament — 9:00 AM ET Here's everything bettors need to know about World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's soccer event in North America

Hearts criticise 'irresponsible' pitch invasion remarks — 11:18 AM ET Hearts have hit out at what they call "highly irresponsible" comments with "dangerous implications" about the Celtic Park pitch invasion, after Celtic boss Martin O'Neill dismissed claims the inciden…

Hearts criticise 'irresponsible' pitch invasion remarks — 11:18 AM ET Hearts have hit out at what they call "highly irresponsible" comments with "dangerous implications" about the Celtic Park pitch invasion, after Celtic boss Martin O'Neill dismissed claims the inciden…

Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying — 11:04 AM ET Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer play minor nations such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra.

What is at stake on final day of Premier League season? — 11:02 AM ET BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is at stake on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Toulouse make approach for Motherwell boss Askou — 9:53 AM ET Toulouse have made an official approach to Motherwell as they aim to appoint manager Jens Berthel Askou as their new head coach.

North Korean side wins in South to reach final — 9:42 AM ET A team of North Korean footballers who made history by crossing the border into South Korea earned a victory to take them into the Asian Women's Champions League final.

Southampton hit out at 'disproportionate' Spygate punishment — 9:34 AM ET Southampton say they have appealed against their removal from the Championship play-offs for spying as it is "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game…

Southampton hit out at 'manifestly disproportionate' punishment — 9:34 AM ET Southampton say they have appealed against their removal from the Championship play-offs for spying as it is "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game…

Spain midfielder Lopez ruled out of World Cup — 9:08 AM ET Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez is ruled out of the World Cup with a broken bone in his foot.

Bournemouth race to upgrade Vitality Stadium before first season in Europe — 10:27 AM ET Club need permission for proposed stadium upgradesDraw with Manchester City sealed first ever European qualificationBournemouth are facing a race to complete upgrades to the Vitality Stadium to enabl…

Football Daily | Fever pitch as Ian Wright gets the Arsenal party started — 10:24 AM ET Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It may have taken Mikel Arteta six years and well over a billion pounds but his team trusted the process and got there in the end. Arsenal are Premi…

Southampton hit out at ‘largest penalty ever’ for spying on opponents — 9:57 AM ET Club say expulsion from playoffs is ‘disproportionate’Saints’ chief executive apologies to their supportersSouthampton have described the decision to expel them from the Championship playoffs over th…

Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid Turns L.A. Into His Reality Show — 11:53 AM ET The city's Democratic establishment loathes him. But his insurgent campaign has captured the hearts (and wallets) of a surprising number of Hollywood heavyweights to become a potent mayoral wild card.

‘A Man of His Time’ Review: Sprawling, Sarcastic and Surprisingly Modern, This French Story of a Nazi Collaborator Reveals Just How Banal Evil Can Be — 11:46 AM ET The second feature from writer-director Emmanuel Marre ('Zero F***s Given') is based on the life of his great-grandfather, an author and engineer who chose to work for the fascist Vichy regime.

Trump Says He Supports Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor, Calls Him “A Big MAGA Person” — 11:33 AM ET The president says he'd like Pratt to "do well" in the election in a statement that could hurt Pratt's chances in the election.

Jeff Bezos: ‘Melania’ Movie Was a “Very Wise Business Decision” — 11:14 AM ET The Amazon founder reiterated that he had nothing to do with the documentary film, but said that its performance justified the cost. He also defended the radical changes made at The Washington Post.

BTS to Make Award Show Return on American Music Awards — 11:01 AM ET The seven-member K-pop group will be in Las Vegas already for four sold out shows at nearby Allegiant Stadium.

James Murdoch Reveals Deal for New York Magazine — 9:23 AM ET The media scion also picked up explainer site Vox and its podcast assets, with Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff set to join Lupa.

James Ellroy Says You Have the Hollywood Blacklist All Wrong — 9:15 AM ET The legendary L.A. crime writer is out with his 18th novel — some harsh words for Dalton Trumbo and high praise for Elia Kazan and Richard Nixon.

Charter CFO Unpacks Its $34.5 Billion Cox Megadeal — 9:10 AM ET Jessica Fischer also told an investors conference Charter’s big streaming bundle strategy is helping to stem cable TV subscriber losses.

Pedro Almodóvar: “Europe Must Never Be Subjected to Trump!” — 9:06 AM ET The Spanish auteur, wearing a "Free Palestine" pin, was the recipient of a round of applause from international journalists at the Cannes press conference for his newest film, 'Bitter Christmas.'

“A Woman Is Literally Eating My Face”: Glen Powell, Harrison Ford and Riz Ahmed on the Comedy Actors Roundtable — 9:00 AM ET Joined by Owen Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Zach Braff, six comedy kingpins dig deep on delusional auditions, nagging insecurities and bizarre fan interactions.

CNN Hires Ex-Peacock Exec Anna Frost as Head of Worldwide Marketing (EXCLUSIVE) — 11:35 AM ET CNN has hired Anna Frost, formerly a top marketing exec at NBCUniversal’s Peacock — and a CNN alum — as head of marketing for CNN Worldwide. In the role, Frost will oversee CNN’s consolidated brand m…

‘A Man of His Time’ Review: Swann Arlaud Excels in a Provocative and Pained Portrait of a Self-Deluding Vichy France Collaborator — 11:33 AM ET In these terrible, wounded times, when geopolitical upheaval has consequences so personal we might trip over them at our own doorsteps, and when our own attempts to live normal lives come freighted w…

Bowling, Balls and Ballots: Inside the Business of Mayoral Hopeful Spencer Pratt — 11:30 AM ET Spencer Pratt appeared last year in “Got to Get Out,” an eight-episode Hulu series about reality stars living in a mansion. At the time, his home had just burned down, and he and wife Heidi Montag we…

Jeff Bezos Defends ‘Melania’ Documentary as a ‘Very Wise Business Decision,’ Denies It Was a ‘Way of Buying Influence’ With Trump Administration — 11:03 AM ET Jeff Bezos insists that Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to acquire and release “Melania,” a documentary about the First Lady, was smart business — and not an attempt to curry favor with her husband. In…

‘Just F—ing Go for It’: How ‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock Learned to Ignore the Trolls and Became a Punk Rock Superhero — 11:00 AM ET A few days ago, Milly Alcock flew from Kyoto to Los Angeles after finishing production on a new movie. Then, after a fitting, she traveled to Las Vegas to do some press and appear onstage as part of…

‘My Sassy Girl’ 4K Restoration Lands at Film Movement Classics for North American Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE) — 10:55 AM ET Kwak Jae-young’s “My Sassy Girl,” the 2001 Korean romantic comedy credited as one of the first major international breakthroughs of the Hallyu wave, will reach North American theaters in a new 4K res…

Asghar Farhadi on Paris-Set ‘Parallel Tales’ and Returning to War-Battered Iran: ‘It’s Like Having a Sick Mother…You Cannot Leave Her and Just Let Her Be’ — 10:54 AM ET Two-time Oscar-winning Iranian auteur Asghar Farhadi is back in Cannes for the fifth time with French-language drama “Parallel Tales,” a film he made in exile after leaving Iran in 2022. He had decid…

Moonwalking to Box Office Glory: How Lionsgate’s Nostalgic, Fan-Centric Marketing Campaign Turned ‘Michael’ Into a Blockbuster — 10:45 AM ET Instagram was one of the early clues that “Michael” was destined for blockbuster status. Nowadays, studios often secure a movie’s social media handles years before launching the marketing campaign. A…

Jordan Firstman on A24’s $17 Million ‘Club Kid’ Deal and Going From ‘Punching Bag’ to Cannes Sensation: ‘It’s Been the Best Week of My Life’ — 10:45 AM ET Jordan Firstman is having the run of his career at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. While he’s awestruck at the success of his directorial debut “Club Kid” — a festival selection that commanded a $1…

Jenna Ortega to Star in Leos Carax’s Next Film ‘Lily May B,’ Produced by France’s Hugo Selignac (EXCLUSIVE) — 10:42 AM ET In one of the most exciting projects unveiled at Cannes, Jenna Ortega is set to play the lead role in the “Lily May B,” the anticipated next film by visionary French auteur Leos Carax. Slated to star…

Pedro Almodóvar says film-makers have a ‘moral duty’ to speak out against the far right — 10:34 AM ET ‘Europe must never be subjected to Trump’ says Spanish film-maker at a Cannes press conference for his new film, Bitter ChristmasPedro Almodóvar has argued that film-makers have a “moral duty” to spe…

‘Messy, chaotic, funny’: inside the hilarious comedy about teen Muslim schoolgirls — 10:01 AM ET Proper Ladies is being compared to Derry Girls for its portrayal of a wild but relatable girl gang. Its creator opens up about trying to reshape the way Black and Muslim characters are used in TVIt’s…

Driving sims were once all the rage – will Forza Horizon 6 get them back on track? — 10:00 AM ET Driving sims were overtaken by open world fantasy adventures, but new upgrades show how much joy there is in the genreI have spent the last week careening around Japan in a Porsche 911, seeing the si…

A bride wades through a flood to get married: Aaron Favila’s best photograph — 9:49 AM ET ‘The couple had been told the church was likely to be under water on their wedding day. But they were from an area of the Philippines prone to flooding – and stuck to their plan’I’ve been working as…

‘Brits are not as groovy as us – but they’re less square than Europeans’: how drum’n’bass united Brazil and the UK — 9:30 AM ET When drum’n’bass grew stale in the 90s, it got a samba-splicing Brazilian twist. As that style returns, the scene’s legends and newcomers celebrate a cross-cultural triumphWagner Ribeiro de Souza was…

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