⚡ News Roundup: 293 Stories from 20 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 1:00 PM ET, May 21)

Stellantis unveils $70 billion turnaround plan, targets positive cash flow by 2028 — CNBC, 1:00 PM ET Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa unveiled a new five-year strategic plan Thursday worth 60 billion euros ($69.7 billion).

The Endless AI guitar pedal has potential — The Verge, 1:00 PM ET I'm not sure anyone was really asking for an AI guitar pedal. But it was inevitable that someone would build one. One of the first to take the plunge is Polyend, a well-respected music gear maker wit…

Spy Thriller ‘Gray,’ Starring Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett and Lydia West, Acquired by View TV Studios — Variety, 1:00 PM ET View TV Studios, the production and distribution company behind View TV ONE, has closed a deal to acquire U.S. rights to “Gray,” AGC Television’s espionage thriller, starring Patricia Clarkson, Ruper…

Bill Lawrence, Warner Bros. TV Option Steven Rowley Novel ‘Take Me With You’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, 1:00 PM ET Bill Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television have optioned the brand new Steven Rowley novel “Take Me With You” with plans to adapt it as a series, Variety has learned exclusively. The book was just pub…

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’: Here’s Where to Watch the Final Episode Online — Hollywood Reporter, 1:00 PM ET The last episode of the late-nite TV show airs on Thursday, May 21.

Uber is deploying its own self-driving cars again, just not as robotaxis — The Verge, 12:59 PM ET Uber is putting its own autonomous vehicles back on the road as part of its new AV Lab project to collect data for its dozens of robotaxi partners. The cars will be fitted with all the sensors typica…

Spygate: Who is Tonda Eckert and can he keep his job? — BBC Sport, 12:57 PM ET Tonda Eckert was a head coach who had the world at his feet. After Spygate, he may be fighting for his job and his future in the game.

2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case — 12:56 PM ET The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment.

Mortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since August — 12:52 PM ET The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States rose amid growing concerns over inflation.

French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case — 12:51 PM ET An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean.

Trump Just Took Us Somewhere the Country Has Never Been Before — 12:50 PM ET There’s no telling where this leads.

Elim Chan Becomes First Female Music Director of San Francisco Symphony — 12:48 PM ET Elim Chan has been named the symphony’s next music director. She joins a small field of female conductors at American orchestras, as San Francisco rebuilds after Esa-Pekka Salonen.

Retailers Say Squeezed Shoppers Are Focused on Deals — 12:43 PM ET Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx recently reported increases in sales, but shoppers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S. economy.

Former Detroit Mayor Duggan Drops Out of Race for Michigan Governor — 12:40 PM ET Mike Duggan, who had overseen the city after its bankruptcy, was running far behind Jocelyn Benson in polls and fund-raising.

Uganda Restricts Travel with Congo Over Ebola Outbreak — 12:37 PM ET Uganda said that flights to and from the Democratic Republic of Congo would be temporarily suspended, as the outbreak appeared to spread to a rebel-controlled province in Congo.

Fan A.I. Videos Help Spencer Pratt Break Through in L.A. Mayor’s Race — 12:29 PM ET Supporters have created A.I. videos to boost the mayoral campaign of Spencer Pratt, the former MTV star. Some videos have gone viral, but it’s not clear whether they will yield votes.

Mira Nair Finds a New Audience as Mother of Zohran Mamdani — 12:27 PM ET “I feel like we have given him to the world,” the filmmaker said in a conversation with The New York Times. Her next movie is about one of India’s greatest artists.

Here’s the latest. — 12:26 PM ET An incomplete report on what went wrong in 2024 was released after becoming and embarrassment for the Democratic National Committee.

Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump’s Trip to China Sought Relief — 12:24 PM ET Elon Musk and other powerful executives who accompanied President Trump to China are hoping to clear roadblocks put up by Beijing.

Justices Decline to Rule in Death Penalty Case Over Intellectual Disabilities — 12:23 PM ET An Alabama man challenged his death sentence after a murder conviction because of his varying results in a series of I.Q. tests.

Robert Woodson, Leader of the Black Conservative Movement, Dies at 89 — 12:20 PM ET A veteran community activist, he believed self-reliance — rather than affirmative action or government help — was the way to fight racism, poverty and crime.

Trump Eases Restrictions on Climate ‘Super Pollutants’ — 12:17 PM ET The administration is delaying a phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons, potent planet-warming chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration.

Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund in the Cross Hairs — 12:01 PM ET Critics say the deal creates a “slush fund,” a term with a colorful maritime history.

Votes on Iran, Ballroom and Fund Will Test Republicans’ Loyalty to Trump — 11:46 AM ET Votes were expected on President Trump’s push for $1 billion for his ballroom project, a federal fund to pay allies who claim to have been politically persecuted and the war in Iran.

Trump’s Government Moves to Spare an Unhappy Taxpayer Named Trump — 11:44 AM ET No president has ever used the federal government to advance his own personal interests and those of his family and allies as expansively and openly as Mr. Trump has.

Trump Again Says He Will Talk to Taiwan’s Leader, Risking China’s Anger — 11:36 AM ET President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan said he would be happy to speak with President Trump, a move that would defy U.S. diplomatic protocol and infuriate China.

Trump Gets His Payback in Primary Elections, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress — 11:30 AM ET Republican senators are angry the president is working to unseat their colleagues. But he is also creating more free agents in his own party in Congress willing to defy him.

Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign Executive Order Aimed at A.I. Job Loss — 11:26 AM ET Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies to deal with potential mass job displacement from artificial intelligence.

Republicans Seize on a Budget Exemption to Push Through Immigration Enforcement Funding — 11:26 AM ET Republicans are using a special mechanism that was created to reduce deficits to push through immigration enforcement funds that should be provided in a regular spending bill.

Charges Dismissed for Ex-Assistant Principal After Shooting by 6-Year-Old — 11:10 AM ET Prosecutors had argued that Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school, had failed to act on warnings that a child had a gun in his backpack.

3 Die After Suspected Exposure to Unknown Substance in New Mexico — 10:55 AM ET More than a dozen emergency officials were hospitalized after responding to a home in a town near Albuquerque. The authorities said there was no threat to the public.

Supreme Court Permits Lawsuits Over U.S. Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960 — 10:49 AM ET The Trump administration backed lawsuits brought by the Havana Docks Corporation that would allow the U.S.-owned entity to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro’s regime.

Fire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’ — 10:46 AM ET The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more than 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site.

Nvidia’s Profit Hits $58.3 Billion as A.I. Boom Gathers More Steam — 10:30 AM ET The chip maker said its profit in its most recent quarter jumped 211 percent from a year earlier thanks to extreme demand from other big technology companies.

How Mamdani’s Budget Announcement Went Viral Far Beyond New York — 10:22 AM ET Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s executive budget was met with hero worship online. What did the social media chatter miss about the messy reality of municipal policymaking?

Air France Flight to U.S. Is Diverted to Montreal Over Congolese Passenger Amid Ebola Fears — 10:22 AM ET An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S. has closed its borders to recent visitors to the African country.

A Defense of a Liberal Arts Education in the Age of A.I. — 10:16 AM ET Making the case for a “useless” education.

In Blackout-Hit Cuba, Word of U.S. Castro Indictment Spreads Slowly — 10:09 AM ET While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raúl Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread.

The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran — 10:08 AM ET Decision making in the country is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

Virginia judge dismisses charges against assistant principal in teacher shooting case — 12:54 PM ET Ebony Parker was accused of ignoring warnings about six-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher in 2023Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Virginia judge has thrown out a case ag…

USMNT’s Chris Richards has torn ligaments in ankle, putting World Cup status in doubt — 12:49 PM ET Crystal Palace center-back will miss season finale26-year-old uncertain for Conference League finalRichards has been vital to Pochettino’s US plansUS national team center-back Chris Richards has “two…

Democrats release 2024 presidential campaign autopsy; Republicans could abandon $1bn proposal for Trump’s ballroom – live — 12:44 PM ET DNC chair Ken Martin apologizes for delay in releasing report; Republican senators have queried timing and lack of detail on security bill additionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailSenate Democr…

Many Nato countries not spending enough to support Ukraine, says Rutte – as it happened — 12:30 PM ET Nato chief delivers speech in Sweden as he hints at further changes to US military commitments to EuropeJust as Pavel was speaking in Prague, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova tol…

OpenAI makes breakthrough on 80-year-old maths problem — 12:24 PM ET Company says work on Paul Erdős planar unit distance problem shows advance in AI reasoningOpenAI has claimed a further advance in AI reasoning after its technology successfully tackled an 80-year-old…

Former head of Minnesota nonprofit gets nearly 42-year prison sentence for fraud — 12:24 PM ET Aimee Bock ran Feeding Our Future, which claimed it helped provide millions of meals to children during the pandemicSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA judge on Thursday handed down an…

Five arrested after police investigate alleged electoral fraud in Tameside — 12:21 PM ET Greater Manchester police make arrests after concerns over several independent candidates in May’s local electionFive people have been arrested as part of a police investigation into allegations that…

Nervy time for Havana neighbours of top officials as fears of US attack grow — 12:15 PM ET Cubans express outrage at US charges against Raúl Castro but view military strikes as serious possibilityA new question in being asked in Havana as people digest the news that the US has brought crim…

US will see below-average 2026 hurricane season with up to 14 named storms, Noaa predicts — 12:10 PM ET Forecast came amid warning that US was unprepared for storms with staffing cuts under Trump administrationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US will see a below-normal hurricane sea…

Oil markets nearing ‘red zone’ as summer travel season nears, warns IEA chief — 12:10 PM ET Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by AugustOil markets will enter the “red zone” by July and August as stocks dwindle before the summer tra…

Music industry risks excluding working-class talent, says Tinie Tempah — 12:07 PM ET Singer Skye Newman also highlights how becoming a performer is becoming inaccessible to those without moneyThe music industry risks becoming a more hostile place for working-class artists, Tinie Temp…

Former boss of collapsed investment firm jailed for illegally selling hot tub — 12:04 PM ET Michael Thomson admitted to breaching a restraining order by selling a range of luxury itemsThe former boss of the collapsed investment firm London Capital & Finance (LC&F) has been imprisoned for si…

Democrats belatedly publish 2024 presidential election autopsy report — 12:04 PM ET DNC chair Ken Martin apologizes for initial bid to block release of report on the party’s disastrous election defeatThe Democrats have belatedly published a postmortem on the party’s disastrous 2024…

Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield byelection – as it happened — 12:02 PM ET Prime minister tells reporters reporters he would campaign personally in the contestThe Home Office has also published asylum figures this morning. These show that the number of asylum seekers being…

The PWHL trophy is headed to Canada, but the US is winning the women’s hockey moment — 12:00 PM ET The young league will enter next season with four new US expansion teams, shifting the balance of franchises and reflecting a swell of interest in the sportFor the first time in the short history of…

The far-right Israeli minister taunting detained Gaza activists – The Latest — 11:49 AM ET Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has triggered global outrage after sharing footage of himself taunting bound activists who had been detained as they tried to sail to G…

Israel deports foreign Gaza-bound flotilla activists after global outcry — 11:48 AM ET Move comes amid condemnation of Itamar Ben-Gvir after video posted showing detained protesters being tauntedIsrael has said it has deported all the foreign activists it seized from a Gaza-bound floti…

Senate Republicans expected to ditch $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom — 11:27 AM ET Top Republicans fear diverting taxpayer dollars toward the White House ballroom will alienate voters before midtermsSenate Republican leaders are expected to ditch a $1bn proposal for security measur…

Tennessee set to execute first person forced to represent himself at trial in more than a century — 11:16 AM ET Tony Carruthers’s lawyers say no evidence tied him to 1994 crimes he was convicted of and is mentally incompetentSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailTennessee is scheduled on Thursday to…

No evidence of formal security vetting when Andrew became UK trade envoy, minister says — 11:13 AM ET Documents released by government also show late queen was ‘very keen’ for her son to have prominent roleUK politics live – latest updatesFormal security vetting and due diligence appear not to have b…

Macron under pressure over reparatory justice for France’s role in slave trade — 11:05 AM ET Demands grow for launch of formal discussion process on how country should address legacies of enslavementEmmanuel Macron is under pressure to open discussions on reparatory justice for France’s role…

WiseTech begins redundancies – but omits ‘AI’ from emails to Chinese employees, workers say — 11:00 AM ET ASX-listed company announced in February it would lay off almost 30% of its 7,000-strong workforce across 40 countriesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWiseTech has begun inf…

One Nation’s rapid national expansion in disarray as ‘significant risks’ force dissolution of new branches — 11:00 AM ET Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia also show new branches and members will be subject to strict gag ordersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s rapid ex…

MPs urged to ignore fearmongering and pass Labor’s ‘long overdue’ negative gearing and CGT changes — 11:00 AM ET Exclusive: Any attempt to use the budget measures as an excuse to raise rent is opportunistic profiteering, housing advocates sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s…

Hungary to limit prime ministers to maximum eight-year terms — 10:53 AM ET Péter Magyar’s draft amendment would prevent Viktor Orbán from returning to the roleEurope live – latest updatesHungary’s new government, led by Péter Magyar, has put forward a constitutional amendme…

Trump’s EPA to roll back refrigerant rule for grocery stores in push it claims will lower prices — 10:34 AM ET EPA is loosening Biden-era rule that requires US businesses to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipmentThe Trump administration is set to loosen a federal rule that requires grocery stores a…

Parody Cockroach Janta political party’s rise reflects youth anger in India — 10:22 AM ET Satirical project is viral sensation and outlet for protest on social media as it taps into young people’s frustrationIt began as a satirical online project after India’s chief justice compared unemp…

Stellantis unveils $70 billion turnaround plan, targets positive cash flow by 2028 — 1:00 PM ET Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa unveiled a new five-year strategic plan Thursday worth 60 billion euros ($69.7 billion).

Trump postpones AI executive order signing: 'I didn't like certain aspects' — 12:45 PM ET Trump said that AI is "causing tremendous good," and he was concerned that the executive order "could have been a blocker."

Trump administration says new EPA rules will save you money at the supermarket. It's not clear they will — 12:41 PM ET Trump delayed Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, saying the move will lower grocery costs, though the impact on food prices remains unclear.

Oil prices jump more than 3% after Iran supreme leader says uranium must remain in country — 12:25 PM ET Iran's position on its enriched uranium will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S.

Spotify soars 15% after announcing AI music deal with UMG, guidance — 12:21 PM ET Spotify, which is holding its first investor day in four years, is now under the direction of co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström.

Here we go again with Nvidia falling on earnings. What the sellers are missing — 12:20 PM ET Nvidia's stock is down again after earnings. The sellers are missing the bigger picture.

S&P 500 falls as oil pops, Nvidia declines after earnings: Live updates — 12:17 PM ET The S&P 500 ended a three-day losing streak on Wednesday.

Private credit defaults hit record high as interest rates soar — 12:14 PM ET Funds are scrambling to restructure, and they're marking down asset values.

8 expert travel hacks to save time and money in 2026 — 12:08 PM ET Three travel experts share their tips for making trips affordable in 2026.

Walmart issues worse-than-expected outlook as high gas prices hit shoppers, shares drop 7% — 12:06 PM ET Walmart's CFO, John David Rainey, said higher tax returns helped offset the effect of elevated gas prices in the first quarter.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Rigetti Computing, Deere, Bloom Energy, Spotify & more — 12:05 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

AG Blanche meets with GOP senators on Trump's DOJ fund; Tillis calls it 'stupid' — 12:04 PM ET Critics of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" fear it will give money to Trump supporters who attacked police defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Ubisoft shares fall after Assassin’s Creed maker warns of further losses to come — 12:02 PM ET Ubisoft shares fell on Thursday after the Assassin's Creed maker warned of further losses this year.

Trump ballroom, 'slush fund' are flashpoints as Senate takes up DHS funding bill — 11:53 AM ET Democrats seek to score political points as internal GOP tensions simmer over President Donald Trump's ballroom and ''weaponization fund'

Nvidia says it has ‘largely conceded’ China’s AI chip market to Huawei — 11:29 AM ET Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company has "largely conceded" China's advanced artificial intelligence chip market to Huawei.

This big bank that's beating out JPMorgan Chase just made Josh Brown's Best Stocks list — 11:17 AM ET Josh Brown and Sean Russo take a look at what's driving this Big Bank stock.

Bloom Energy rises 12% after partnering with European AI infrastructure upstart in $2.6 billion deal — 11:16 AM ET Nebius said Wednesday that it would deploy Bloom's fuel-cell technology to generate electricity faster and more quickly at its data centers.

DNC releases 2024 election autopsy, party chair slams it — 11:13 AM ET A disclaimer sits at the top of each page saying: "This document reflects the views of the author, not the DNC."

LIV Golf seeks to raise up to $350 million from investors as post-PIF reality sets in — 11:06 AM ET LIV Golf is preparing to take its updated business plan and investor pitch on the road as soon as Thursday, in an effort to raise fresh capital.

Strategy's Michael Saylor says tokenization will let investors 'shop' for yield — 10:51 AM ET Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor told CNBC's "Squawk Box" tokenization will pose a direct challenge to traditional banking and brokerage businesses.

Lawsuit over federal student loan caps highlights impact on nursing shortage — 10:47 AM ET Some states are challenging a Trump administration rule that caps student loans for those pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other healthcare fields.

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert turns grief over son’s rare disease into search for a cure — 10:45 AM ET Dan Gilbert honors his son Nick by funding research into neurofibromatosis, the rare disease that took Nick’s life.

Retail investors will get access to SpaceX's IPO—here's what to know before buying — 10:31 AM ET Elon Musk's rocket and sattelite firm will make IPO shares available on platforms such as Fidelity, Robinhood and Charles Schwab.

SpaceX is heavily reliant on Starlink for growth and profit as it marches toward Nasdaq listing — 10:12 AM ET SpaceX's IPO prospectus underscores the importance of Starlink to the company's operations.

Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election hours after being announced — 12:46 PM ET Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.

Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission — 12:35 PM ET Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.

Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission — 12:35 PM ET Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.

NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records — 12:28 PM ET Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.

Russell aiming to put 'turbulent' start behind him — 12:25 PM ET Mercedes driver George Russell believes he can put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

Abuse complaints process to be replaced after victims' criticism — 12:23 PM ET British Gymnastics says it will replace its complaints process after concerns over the treatment of gymnasts - following criticism from abuse victims.

Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher — 12:20 PM ET The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.

Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks — 12:10 PM ET The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped girls in separate attacks.

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows — 12:08 PM ET On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain to express its "condemnation" of the incident.

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash — 11:58 AM ET The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.

Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer — 11:51 AM ET Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer — 11:51 AM ET Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

Protesters gather outside Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death — 11:48 AM ET Yves Sakila, 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.

Five held in council election fraud investigation — 11:48 AM ET Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.

Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite — 11:42 AM ET The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.

Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite — 11:42 AM ET The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.

Arteta told of title win by crying son - while having barbecue — 10:57 AM ET Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he could not watch the game that secured the Premier League title, opting to have a barbecue in his garden instead.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? — 10:40 AM ET An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz — 10:37 AM ET Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz — 10:37 AM ET Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak — 10:26 AM ET The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure — 10:15 AM ET The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.

FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate — 10:10 AM ET The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season.

The Endless AI guitar pedal has potential — 1:00 PM ET I'm not sure anyone was really asking for an AI guitar pedal. But it was inevitable that someone would build one. One of the first to take the plunge is Polyend, a well-respected music gear maker wit…

Uber is deploying its own self-driving cars again, just not as robotaxis — 12:59 PM ET Uber is putting its own autonomous vehicles back on the road as part of its new AV Lab project to collect data for its dozens of robotaxi partners. The cars will be fitted with all the sensors typica…

This mechanical bird drops dead when your home’s air quality worsens — 12:57 PM ET The original Birdie debuted in 2022 with a morbid-but-fun design - an air-quality monitor with a literal canary in a coal mine. When the CO2 in your home hit a certain level, a mechanical bird mounte…

The cost of the smart home is going up — 12:15 PM ET Selling the smart home has been hard. Even Amazon has lost money in the space, despite putting hundreds of millions of Echo devices in people's homes. Google has also reportedly struggled to turn a p…

Meta and Google get data from the app your boss uses to track you — 12:03 PM ET Hundreds of thousands of workplaces use software to monitor employees. Now, a new study has found that many of these tools share data not just with employers, but with digital advertising platforms a…

GitHub faces a fight for its survival at Microsoft — 12:00 PM ET When Microsoft announced it was acquiring GitHub in a $7.5 billion deal in 2018, developers were nervous. Some were concerned about Microsoft controlling GitHub, and others were taking a wait-and-see…

Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes — 11:54 AM ET Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just announced a licensing deal that will allow users to prompt the creation of AI-generated remixes and covers for streaming songs. The tool will be a paid ad…

Spotify is going to reserve concert tickets for ‘real fans’ — 11:47 AM ET As part of a new "Reserved" program, Spotify is going to start offering concert tickets for "real fans" of participating bands that are going on tour. The idea with the Reserved program is to give pe…

Spotify Studio’s AI agent creates a daily podcast just for you — 11:47 AM ET Studio by Spotify Labs is a new standalone AI app that generates a daily briefing, podcasts, and playlists on your PC using chatbot prompts. The AI-generated content draws from your Spotify listening…

AI video is moving beyond clip slop — 11:30 AM ET This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Hollywood is cooked - or so a grow…

Putin and Lukashenko monitor joint Russia-Belarus nuclear exercises — 12:07 PM ET Moscow and Minsk hold strategic nuclear drills with the two countries' leaders participating via video conference.

Afghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusion — 11:53 AM ET Afghanistan women's refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July's World Cup final at Lord's.

Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus — 11:32 AM ET Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.

Ecuador’s Disappeared — 11:30 AM ET Fault Lines investigates forced disappearances conducted by Ecuador’s military while waging a war against drug cartels.

Arteta ‘built a fire’ instead of watching Arsenal’s Premier League crowning — 11:19 AM ET Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004 after Sunday's match at Crystal Palace.

US-Iran diplomacy picks up: What’s the latest? — 11:10 AM ET Iranian media reported that the Pakistani interior minister is in Iran to help the US and Iran reach a peace deal.

French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash — 11:01 AM ET Airbus says it plans to appeal the ruling, which overturned 2023 acquittal of both companies.

Israel’s arrogance is becoming the evidence in the case against it — 10:44 AM ET Ben-Gvir’s video of flotilla activists reveals a state so accustomed to impunity that it documents its own cruelty.

Germany make Neuer first-choice World Cup keeper to cap retirement U-turn — 10:06 AM ET Manuel Neuer to start for Germany in World Cup on his return, despite Oliver ⁠Baumann long being labelled first choice.

This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century — 12:00 PM ET Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.

Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app — 11:27 AM ET Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets

Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts — 11:27 AM ET Spotify will let you generate daily or weekly briefs based on your prompts

Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool — 11:27 AM ET Spotify is releasing new audiobook plans later this year

Spotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagement — 11:26 AM ET Spotify said that it will monitor activity like streams and shares to determine who is a top fan

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers — 11:02 AM ET New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET.

Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods — 10:27 AM ET Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.

Design plan for Trump's proposed Washington arch is approved by Trump-appointed commission — 12:41 PM ET At a height of 250 feet, the arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and be close to half the height of the Washington Monument, an obelisk that is about 555 feet tall.

Read the DNC's full post-election autopsy for the 2024 campaign — 12:18 PM ET Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin released a critical study of the party's performance in the 2024 campaign on Thursday, bowing to intense internal pressure from frustrated Democratic op…

Read the DOJ's memo to Republican senators on how Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund will work — 12:18 PM ET PBS News obtained the one-page summary given to Republican senators Thursday on the $1.776 billion billion fund.

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering — 11:09 AM ET Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest stock sales ever by taking public a space company that is currently losing billions of dollars a year.

Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom — 10:55 AM ET Pressured by the White House, Republicans tried to add the money to a roughly $70 billion bill to restore funding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. But the security p…

WATCH LIVE: Trump, Zeldin expected to announce looser rule on refrigerant greenhouse gases — 10:36 AM ET The Trump administration is set to loosen a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment, in what officials say is a p…

After the sirens: Lebanon's first responders swing between duty and grief — 12:13 PM ET Nearly 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 1 million have been displaced the war in southern Lebanon began in March. Nearly 400 have been killed since a ceasefire began in April.

A trillion dollar question: Will SpaceX's Starship launch go well? — 11:26 AM ET Ahead of a much anticipated IPO, SpaceX is carrying out a critical test of its giant, stainless steel rocket. Investors will be watching closely.

Smokers in China are being chided by anti-smoking women — 11:13 AM ET Many many many men smoke in China. A small but outspoken group of women are becoming anti-smoking advocates, confronting those who light up in public.

Walmart plans price cuts using tariff refunds as shoppers get skittish — 11:01 AM ET Now that the U.S. government must refund most tariffs, Walmart says it might put its refund money toward lowering store prices. Executives say the cost of gas has shoppers increasingly under stress.

Top Gun turns 40 — 12:42 PM ET Tony Scott's 1986 blockbuster and the 2022 sequel are the best recruitment tools the US Navy could hope for.

Uh-oh, the International Space Station is leaking again — 12:07 PM ET "This further confirms the wisdom of the current policy of retiring the ISS in 2030."

The U.S. Is Holding Global Vaccination Efforts Hostage — 11:13 AM ET Halting the distribution of vaccines that the U.S. objects to will mean depriving kids of protection against dangerous diseases.

A Department of Justice for an Age of Conspiracy Theories — 11:00 AM ET DOJ is now very much an active participant in the online discourse that promotes and perpetuates ideas that are barely connected to reality.

5 Republican senators backing Letlow in Louisiana Senate runoff — 12:55 PM ET Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) on Wednesday touted endorsements from five Republican senators as she prepares for the runoff in Louisiana's senate primary in just over a month. GOP Sens. Jim Banks (Ind.),…

Permanent daylight saving time legislation gains traction: What would change? — 12:51 PM ET Lawmakers have taken action on legislation that would "lock the clocks" in the U.S.

Former Detroit mayor suspends independent bid for Michigan governor — 12:43 PM ET Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday that he is dropping his independent bid for the Michigan gubernatorial race just six months before the election, saying he had been “outspent” by t…

US scrambles to avoid Ebola outbreak — 12:38 PM ET Presented by Tokyo Electron {beacon} PRESENTED BY It’s Thursday. Today marks the end of an era. Stephen Colbert’s last episode of “The Late Show” airs tonight at 11:35 p.m. Yesterday’s episode had *a…

Trump postpones long-awaited artificial intelligence order signing — 12:32 PM ET President Trump has postponed the signing ceremony for his long-awaited executive order on a voluntary testing process for artificial intelligence models, Trump saying he "didn't like certain aspects…

America trains these doctors — then forces them to leave — 12:30 PM ET Hundreds of physicians who completed their training in U.S. hospitals this year may be forced to leave the country due to delays in processing their paperwork, leaving underserved communities without…

Judge dismisses trial against former Virginia assistant principal in case of 6-year-old with gun — 12:04 PM ET The trial for Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, has been dismissed by the judge after three days of the prosecution’s case.

Lindell says he'll file 'anti-weaponization' fund claim — 12:00 PM ET MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell said Wednesday he will seek compensation from the newly established “anti-weaponization" fund announced by the Department of Justice earlier this week. Nearly $1.8 billion w…

Facial recognition may become immigration enforcement's most powerful tool — 12:00 PM ET An ICE officer with the Mobile Fortify application can determine whether an immigrant is deportable as an overstay very easily.

Cassidy: Congress should decide $1.776B fund for Trump allies — 11:56 AM ET Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Wednesday the nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that the Department of Justice (DOJ) created earlier this week should be approved by Congress. “People are c…

Watch live: DOJ, HHS officials give briefing on Minnesota fraud probe — 11:55 AM ET Senior officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide an update Thursday morning on the Trump administration's investigation into allege…

Durbin warns DOJ against compensating ‘rioters’ in ‘anti-weaponization’ fund — 11:50 AM ET Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is pushing back against the Department of Justice (DOJ) over its willingness to provide payouts in a $1.776 billion compensation fund for people who allege the legal system…

Trump is trying to get permanent trade war powers — 11:30 AM ET Section 301 risks evolving from a targeted trade statute into something Congress never authorized.

Lander leading Goldman by huge margin in NYC House race: Poll — 11:22 AM ET Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (D) is leading incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman (N.Y.) in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th District by more than 20 points, according to a new survey.…

Blanche meeting with GOP senators in bid to protect 'anti-weaponization' fund — 11:18 AM ET Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting with Senate Republicans on Thursday to explain how the Trump administration’s compensation fund for victims of Justice Department "weaponization" will…

House could leave town, blowing Trump's deadline for immigration funding bill — 12:14 PM ET GOP leaders are waiting to see if the Senate can make progress with the party-line legislation.

Bipartisan House effort aims to kill 'anti-weaponization' fund — 11:29 AM ET Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi are drafting legislation as Senate Republicans consider curbs.

The DNC’s 2024 autopsy is out — and the Democratic pile-on has begun — 11:03 AM ET Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the report “does not meet my standards.” Other Democrats were harsher.

House Oversight confronts toughest Epstein interview to date — 10:53 AM ET Congressional investigators must consider whether Epstein’s former assistant, Sarah Kellen, was a victim or an accomplice.

Colorado Democratic Party censures Jared Polis over Tina Peters clemency — 10:12 AM ET Her case has become a rallying cry for Republicans who continue to falsely insist that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.

Trump to ease rule on climate super pollutants, says move will cut costs — 12:02 PM ET Industry trade groups reject the administration's claims, saying the rollback of the Biden-era regulations would actually drive up prices.

Supreme Court dismisses death penalty case on people with mental disabilities — 11:30 AM ET The majority dismissed on procedural grounds the case of Joseph Clifton Smith, whose mental faculties skirt the threshold for being spared the death penalty.

Chicago isn't giving up its effort to keep the Bears — 12:52 PM ET The Chicago Bears have narrowed their stadium options to two locations.

Who advanced to the CIF SJS softball championship games? — 12:50 PM ET Five San Joaquin County softball teams entered the CIF SJS playoffs on May 19. Only two survived. Here’s a recap of all five quarterfinal games.

GT vs CSK IPL 2026 live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — 12:45 PM ET Gujarat Titans lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in their final IPL 2026 league stage game in Ahmedabad on Thursday, May 21.

Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo on Newcastle United Radar as Gordon edges towards summer exit — 12:45 PM ET Anthony Gordon’s time at Newcastle United appears to be drawing to a close, with Eddie Howe’s recruitment team wasting no time in preparing for the void his departure will leave. Among the names u...

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero will not be in attendance against Everton — 12:45 PM ET Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero will not be in attendance for the Premier League game against Everton on Sunday, according to South American football expert Tim Vickery.Spurs will be despe…

Ray Bennett Lands Another Assistant Coaching Gig in Eastern Conference — 12:44 PM ET It’s been a year since the Colorado Avalanche made their first notable coaching staff change in nearly a decade. After […] The post Ray Bennett Lands Another Assistant Coaching Gig in Eastern Confere…

IPL 2026 playoffs schedule: Full list of fixtures, venues and timings — 12:44 PM ET With the IPL 2026 league stage concluding, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured playoff berths. The race for the final spot intensifies as the knockout st…

Eagles' Nolan Smith Jr., a former Bulldog, arrested on suspicion of reckless driving in Georgia — 12:43 PM ET Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week on suspicion of speeding and reckless driving, authorities said. Smith, who played at Georgia, was arrested on the ni…

There's actually a reason Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flops as much as he does — 12:42 PM ET Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exaggerates his falls to protect himself from injury. The physics of his frame make controlled landings nearly impossible without selling contact.

GB's Samuel qualifies for first Grand Slam — 12:42 PM ET Britain's Toby Samuel reaches the first Grand Slam main draw of his career with victory in the final round of French Open qualifying.

Recruiting insider doubles down on the growing confidence for Notre Dame to land a priority recruiting target — 12:42 PM ET Notre Dame football is closing quickly on a priority defensive line recruiting target. The Fighting Irish are now the clear team to beat.

Thursday Bantering: Jays Notes — 12:41 PM ET It is nice to get a one-run win for a change. They are 5-10 in one run games. I expect that to level off some. There is a bunch of little bits of Jays news: I had thought the strike zone was pretty b…

Eberl hoping Bayern "can bring things full circle" with Pokal win on Saturday — 12:41 PM ET Max Eberl is keen to see Bayern Munich round off their season with a DFB-Pokal final victory over VfB Stuttgart on Saturday evening.“We started the season with the Supercup win against VfB – now w...

North Eugene athlete wins Active Chiropractic boys Athlete of the Week — 12:40 PM ET This week's nominees were from C. Linn, Churchill, Creswell, Elmira, J. City, Marist, N. Eugene, P. Hill, Sheldon, S. Eugene, Thurston and Willamette.

Tarik Skubal’s comeback is ahead of schedule, but Detroit is not rushing it — 12:40 PM ET Tarik Skubal’s rehab from elbow surgery is moving quickly enough to raise hopes among Detroit Tigers fans, with the club well aware of the dangers of getting ahead of themselves. The Tigers ace has a…

Tuima to leave Quins after seven years — 12:40 PM ET England centre Lagi Tuima will leave Harlequins Women at the end of the season, after seven years at the club.

Maguire ‘shocked and gutted’ to be left out of England squad — 12:40 PM ET Harry Maguire has been left out of the England World Cup squad, according to reports this afternoon.The Manchester United defender has been a mainstay in the England team for the past decade but will…

‘Pittsburgh welcomed the football world’: Preliminary data released from 2026 NFL Draft — 12:38 PM ET The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh resulted in record attendance, global exposure and significant community impact across the region, according to VisitPITTSBURGH.

Way-too-early 2026 Bucs game preview: Dallas Cowboys — 12:38 PM ET We have another way-too-early game preview as we look at their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

Sean McVay continues to open doors for former NFL players in coaching — 12:38 PM ET With Robert Woods and Brian Allen on his coaching staff, Sean McVay continues to open doors for former players.

Cascade golfer wins Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week — 12:37 PM ET This week's nominees were from North Marion, Central and Regis track, Stayton, West Salem and Blanchet Catholic baseball and Cascade golf.

Arizona Digest. ASU and Arizona men's golf advance through regionals — 12:37 PM ET A roundup of Arizona sports events.

Maguire 'shocked' to be omitted from England World Cup squad — 12:37 PM ET England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad.Manchester United's Maguire was part of the England squad in March, h…

2027 OL recruit Caleb Siler to take official visit with Texas Football — 12:37 PM ET Longhorns get good news from three-star Gunter offensive lineman recruit Caleb Siler. The recruiting target will take an official visit to Austin.

Scio softball player wins Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week — 12:37 PM ET This week's nominees were from Central, Crosshill Christian, Dallas, McNary, Scio, Sprague and Stayton.

Chicago, Bears held meetings on terms for new lakefront stadium, Mayor Johnson's office says — 12:37 PM ET The Chicago Bears had recent meetings with Chicago's Corporation Counsel regarding the terms for a new lakefront stadium, a spokesperson for Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office said.

Oregon Men’s Golf: Ducks’ Season Ends at Columbus Regional — 12:36 PM ET NCAA Columbus Regional Recap: Oregon Men’s Golf Sees Season End in Ninth Place The Ducks made a second-round push, but a slow start in the weather-delayed final round left Oregon outside the NCAA Cha…

Oregon QB Dante Moore lands outside the top 10 in mock draft — 12:36 PM ET Long having been in the conversation as the top pick for the 2027 NFL Draft, Ducks QB Dante Moore landed outside the top 10 in a recent mock draft.

Raiders' Klint Kubiak just sent Ashton Jeanty's 2026 stock through the roof — 12:35 PM ET Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is aiming to give running back Ashton Jeanty more on his plate in 2026 and that should send his stock sky high.

Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission — 12:35 PM ET Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.

F1 gets its own "Monopoly" game in new Hasbro partnership — 12:35 PM ET Formula 1 and Hasbro have teamed up to launch "Monopoly Formula 1 Edition"

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Series Schedule: Dates, Channels, Streams for 2026 Eastern Conference Finals — 12:35 PM ET Here is everything you need to know about the Hurricanes vs. Canadiens series, including TV and streaming options for every game of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cornish Pirates captain Everett signs new deal — 12:35 PM ET Cornish Pirates captain Alex Everett re-signs with the club for next season.

Harry Maguire left out of England's World Cup squad — 12:35 PM ET Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is a surprise exclusion from Thomas Tuchel's England squad.Although the full list of players won't be announced until tomorrow, Maguire has already confirmed…

Kyle Busch illness, explained: Why hospitalized NASCAR driver is missing Coca-Cola 600 race — 12:34 PM ET NASCAR driver Kyle Busch won't race in the Coca-Cola 600 as he deals with a "severe" illness. Here's what we know.

University of Dayton men’s basketball to play Notre Dame in charity exhibition game — 12:34 PM ET The University of Dayton will host an exhibition game between the Dayton Flyers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s basketball teams.

ESPN analyst makes odd claim that Dolphins' best signing was $1.4M edge, not Malik Willis — 12:31 PM ET This is an odd claim to make on the Dolphins' offseason.

Indiana men’s basketball: Jaeden Mustaf scouting report — 12:30 PM ET Darian DeVries will have a different look on the wing in Jaeden Mustaf

Dallas Mavericks 'expected' to consider Duke head coach Jon Scheyer — 12:30 PM ET After parting ways with Jason Kidd, current Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has emerged as a possible coaching candidate for the Mavericks.

‘Shocked’ Harry Maguire left out of England’s World Cup squad — 12:30 PM ET The Man United centre back was a key player under Gareth Southgate but has been left out for Thomas Tuchel’s first tournament

NBA scouts, executives believe Caleb Wilson could be best in NBA Draft — 12:30 PM ET Despite not receiving votes for the No. 1 pick, NBA executives still see high potential in Caleb Wilson for the 2026 Draft.

Todd Gilliland's plans for the 2027 NASCAR season receive a big update — 12:30 PM ET Todd Gilliland's plans for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season receive a big update. Will Gilliland return to Front Row Motorsports next year?

FSU baseball's start time vs. Pitt in ACC Tournament moved due to weather — 12:30 PM ET Florida State baseball's ACC Tournament quarterfinal against Pitt has been moved up to 3 p.m. due to potential severe weather in Charlotte.

Kota Ibushi Confirms He is AEW’s Most Disappointing Signing — 12:30 PM ET Kota Ibushi says an in-ring return is unlikely for now, and he has a plan for what to do in the […]

This new genius feature shows which Roland Garros matches are swamped — 12:30 PM ET The Roland Garros main draw is set to begin this weekend, and preparations are now complete for the start of play. The clay-court event in Paris has a history of early surprises, and this year’s qual…

4 Chiefs with a breakout season opportunity in 2026 — 12:30 PM ET With OTAs starting next week, here are four players in Kansas City set up to level-up their careers.

Indiana football schedules visit with rising in-state safety Errol Kerns III — 12:30 PM ET Errol Kerns III is a safety out of Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis whose recruitment has picked up.

Rowe targeted by Aston Villa after impressive Bologna spell — 12:30 PM ET Jonathan Rowe impressed for Bologna against Aston Villa, and now the Europa League winners want him for next season, claims Telegraph Sport.The only three games that Bologna lost in the entire Europa…

Spalletti facing two selection dilemmas ahead of Torino-Juventus Derby — 12:30 PM ET Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti remains unsure over a couple of starting spots ahead of Sunday’s clash against Torino.The Bianconeri will be hosted by their crosstown rivals for the second edi.…

Bills TE Dalton Kincaid passed on knee surgery, feels "best I’ve felt in my career" — 12:29 PM ET Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has dealt with a PCL injury to his left knee for the last two seasons, but he did not have surgery to address the tear this offseason.

Quarterback battles, rookie debuts headline 10 early NFL OTA observations — 12:46 PM ET Teams are just getting started, but early OTAs are already shedding light on quarterback competitions, roster questions and breakout candidates

NFL offseason grades for every AFC team, plus five contenders that have a brutal path to the playoffs — 12:39 PM ET Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for May 21

SportsLine Newsletter Thursday, May 21, 2026 — 12:31 PM ET Today's best bets + Parlay of the Day + Canadiens-Hurricanes Game 1 + Rockies-Diamondbacks

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani secures $50 World Cup tickets after negotiations with FIFA president Gianni Infantino — 12:26 PM ET NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani secures 1,000 tickets priced at $50 for local residents to attend matches at MetLife Stadium

Serie A Champions League race: Inter and Napoli are in as Milan, Juve and Como aim to punch UCL tickets — 12:22 PM ET Here's everything you need to know about the Champions League race in the Italian Serie A

FIFA World Cup rosters: Neymar makes Brazil's 26-man squad; Germany squad named — 12:20 PM ET The big story on Monday was whether the former Barca and PSG superstar would make the squad, and he did indeed make Carlo Ancelotti's list

Eagles' Nolan Smith arrested after allegedly driving 135 mph in Georgia — 11:52 AM ET Smith was arrested in Georgia on reckless driving and speeding charges, raising questions about possible NFL discipline

MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Corbin Carroll on Thursday, May 21 — 11:51 AM ET SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Thursday, May 21

Guardians vs. Tigers prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, May 21 from advanced model — 11:45 AM ET SportsLine's model simulated Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday's matchup

Joey Chestnut will compete in 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest while under probation for battery charge — 11:44 AM ET Major League Eating says the 17-time competitive eating champion did not violate its code of conduct

Is Cam Ward set up to fail? Can Jaxson Dart protect himself? Biggest Year 2 questions for top 2025 draft picks — 11:34 AM ET From Ward's supporting cast to Dart's style of play, these second-year players could shape the NFL landscape in 2026

SEC post-spring intel: Inside the key QB battles, breakout players, more buzz from across the league — 11:23 AM ET From unsettled QB rooms to breakout players, here's what we're hearing around the SEC entering summer

Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 21: Brandon Lowe in expert's best bets for Thursday HR player props — 11:17 AM ET SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Thursday, May 21

Inside Florida's rebuild: Jon Sumrall, elite facilities have the SEC 'beast' primed to awaken — 11:17 AM ET The first-year Gators coach tells CBS Sports that building a title contender quickly should be no issue in Gainesville

Thunder vs. Spurs is turning into a war of attrition, which favors OKC ... and the East — 11:08 AM ET The 2026 Western Conference Finals have exceeded the hype through two games, but injuries have been a big part of the series

Kyrie Irving landing spots: Five possible trade destinations if Mavericks move on — 11:08 AM ET If the Mavs and Masai Ujiri do move on from Irving, there are three teams that make immediate sense and two more wild-card destinations

Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 21: Vlad Guerrero Jr. among expert's bets for Thursday HR player props — 10:40 AM ET SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson dishes his best home run prop bets for Thursday, May 21

Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Five questions for Game 2 as Cleveland tries to rebound from historic collapse — 10:37 AM ET New York is three wins away from the NBA Finals after a miraculous Game 1 comeback ... so what does Game 2 have in store?

2026 NBA Eastern Conference finals odds, predictions: Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 2 picks by expert on 84-51 run — 10:36 AM ET SportsLine's Larry Hartstein reveals his Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 NBA playoff picks for Thursday

2026 French Open draw: Schedule, bracket and dates for men's and women's singles at Roland Garros — 10:25 AM ET Defending champion Coco Gauff goes for another title while Jannik Sinner looks to complete the career grand slam

Pirates vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, May 21 from proven model — 10:18 AM ET SportsLine's model simulated Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday's matchup

UFL odds, picks: Proven expert's best bets for Orlando vs. D.C., Dallas vs. Louisville and more in Week 9 — 10:17 AM ET SportsLine football expert Emory Hunt has determined the best bets you can make for Week 9 of the 2026 UFL season

Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Eastern Conference finals picks, Game 2 bets by proven model — 10:04 AM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 picks for Thursday

Spygate: Who is Tonda Eckert and can he keep his job? — 12:57 PM ET Tonda Eckert was a head coach who had the world at his feet. After Spygate, he may be fighting for his job and his future in the game.

Russell aiming to put 'turbulent' start behind him — 12:25 PM ET Mercedes driver George Russell believes he can put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

Abuse complaints process to be replaced after victims' criticism — 12:23 PM ET British Gymnastics says it will replace its complaints process after concerns over the treatment of gymnasts - following criticism from abuse victims.

From 1,945 to French Open main draw - GB's Samuel qualifies for first major — 12:21 PM ET Britain's Toby Samuel reaches the first Grand Slam main draw of his career with victory in the final round of French Open qualifying.

Claims Hearts players assaulted 'not proven' - O'Neill — 12:06 PM ET Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says allegations Hearts players were assaulted amid Saturday's pitch invasion "has not been proved" as the fallout from the Premiership title decider continues.

Claims Hearts players assaulted 'not proven' - O'Neill — 12:06 PM ET Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says allegations Hearts players were assaulted amid Saturday's pitch invasion "has not been proved" as the fallout from the Premiership title decider continues.

Ulster 'have to fight with everything' in final — 11:44 AM ET Ulster head coach Richie Murphy calls on his players to "fight with everything they have got" in Friday's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier.

Ulster 'have to fight with everything' in final — 11:44 AM ET Ulster head coach Richie Murphy calls on his players to "fight with everything they have got" in Friday's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier.

Rogers named Europa League Player of the Season — 11:30 AM ET Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is named the Europa League Player of the Season after helping his side win the tournament.

Arteta told of title win by crying son - while having barbecue — 10:57 AM ET Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he could not watch the game that secured the Premier League title, opting to have a barbecue in his garden instead.

Former Bellator boss Coker to launch new fight league — 10:38 AM ET Former Bellator and Strikeforce boss Scott Coker has announced plans to launch a fight league next year which he hopes will become a "global brand in MMA".

DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak — 10:26 AM ET The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.

FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate — 10:10 AM ET The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season.

Three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans at World Cup — 10:06 AM ET UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the World Cup, after American authorities refuse to provide funding.

Bullying, hazing and the making of a ‘soccer president’: Donald Trump’s forgotten career on the pitch — 12:27 PM ET The US president will have a prominent role at this summer’s World Cup, but his involvement with the sport started in military schoolSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterDrive north from Ne…

‘Shocked and gutted’: Harry Maguire reveals he is not in England’s World Cup squad — 12:25 PM ET Defender ‘confident he could have played major part’Thomas Tuchel to name his squad on Friday morningHarry Maguire has announced he has been overlooked by Thomas Tuchel for the England World Cup squa…

Mikel Arteta was ‘in the garden building a fire’ when Arsenal won Premier League title — 11:40 AM ET Manager could not bear to watch City’s draw at BournemouthArteta cites pre-season meeting around tree as a turning pointMikel Arteta has said he could not bear to watch Manchester City’s draw at Bour…

French Open draw: Djokovic avoids Sinner half but Raducanu faces early Sierra test — 11:30 AM ET Carlos Alcaraz absence makes Italian heavy men’s favouriteEmma Raducanu will face talented Solana SierraNovak Djokovic has avoided Jannik Sinner’s half of the French Open draw but faces a challenging…

Zohran Mamdani announces $50 World Cup ticket lottery for New York City residents — 11:27 AM ET NYC mayor has taken aim at Fifa over ticket prices1,000 tickets on offer for $50 each, including transportTickets available for every NY/NJ game excluding finalNew York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani,…

Two Australians created a defining Olympic moment. Now they are taking different paths — 11:00 AM ET Ash Moloney won decathlon bronze in Tokyo but his teammate Cedric Dubler nearly stole the show. We find out what they’re up to nowHe was briefly the face of Australian athletics, whose heroics at the…

Spy Thriller ‘Gray,’ Starring Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett and Lydia West, Acquired by View TV Studios — 1:00 PM ET View TV Studios, the production and distribution company behind View TV ONE, has closed a deal to acquire U.S. rights to “Gray,” AGC Television’s espionage thriller, starring Patricia Clarkson, Ruper…

Bill Lawrence, Warner Bros. TV Option Steven Rowley Novel ‘Take Me With You’ (EXCLUSIVE) — 1:00 PM ET Bill Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television have optioned the brand new Steven Rowley novel “Take Me With You” with plans to adapt it as a series, Variety has learned exclusively. The book was just pub…

Los Javis Talk Casting Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close in Epic ‘La Bola Negra’ and Championing Queer Stories: ‘We Deserve to Have Big Movies’ — 12:50 PM ET Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, known as Los Javis, are the most influential creative duo currently working in Spain. The two are behind the hit series “Veneno” and “Dressed in Blue,” with their th…

‘The Black Ball’ Review: The Spirit of Lorca Binds Gay Men Across a Century in an Ambitious but Distended Drama — 12:50 PM ET “This land has too many love stories buried in its fields,” says the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca in a brief dramatized appearance at the tail end of “The Black Ball” — a film otherwise content…

Lucas Acher’s ‘Laser-Cat’ Wins the Cannes Festival’s La Cinef Best Short Award — 12:38 PM ET We have a winner! Lucas Acher’s “Laser-Cat” has come out on top of La Cinef section at Cannes. For its 29th edition, La Cinef has selected 14 live-action and 5 animated shorts from among the 2,750 se…

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Prizes: Sarah Arnold’s Debut ‘Too Many Beasts ’ Wins the Best European Film Award — 12:31 PM ET Hailed by critics as “grippingly offbeat,” “as extravagant as it irresistible” and “impactful and very funny,” French director Sarah Arnold’s Too Many Beasts” (“L’Espèce explosive”) has scooped this…

‘Summer of ’94’ Doc Filmmakers and Soccer Icons Reflect on Coach Bora Milutinović’s Lasting Legacy — 12:30 PM ET “Summer of ’94” documentary filmmakers Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker joined U.S. soccer figures Alexi Lalas, Ed Foster-Simeon and John Harkes at SXSW for a panel moderated by Variety in partnership…

‘Sinners’ Heads to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights — 12:28 PM ET Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is headed to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as a haunted house experience. Halloween Horror Nights begins Aug. 28 at Universal Studios Orlando Resort and Sept. 3 at Univ…

‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot Distributor Row K in Talks to Partner With Neon Label Decal on Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE) — 12:28 PM ET “Cliffhanger,” a reimagining of the Sylvester Stallone climbing thriller starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, is shoring up a new strategy for its summer theatrical release, multiple insiders told…

Music Industry Moves: Pink Named National Music Publishers’ Association’s 2026 Songwriter Icon — 12:15 PM ET In advance of the National Music Publishers’ Association 2026 annual meeting, the organization has named Pink as winner of this year’s Songwriter Icon Award. It has also named Julian Bunetta (songwri…

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’: Here’s Where to Watch the Final Episode Online — 1:00 PM ET The last episode of the late-nite TV show airs on Thursday, May 21.

‘Roma Elastica’ Review: Marion Cotillard Plays a Movie Star Losing Both Her Mind and Body in an Over-the-Top 1980s-Set Psychodrama — 12:50 PM ET The latest from cult French director Bertrand Mandico ('The Wild Boys') follows a fading scream queen who arrives in Rome to star in a futuristic Italian art flick.

‘The Black Ball’ Review: Vivid, Sweeping Epic About Gay Men in War-Torn Spain Is a Major Cannes Standout — 12:50 PM ET ‘Veneno’ creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo direct this stunning drama about lovers and friends caught in the tempest of history, featuring Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close in supporting roles.

A YouTuber Turned Tech Exec Is Making a Big Bet On AI-Powered Interactive Entertainment (Exclusive) — 12:43 PM ET Ben Relles' Make Believe counts Reid Hoffman as an investor, and is developing tech to enable entertainment that talks back to viewers.

Team Behind Americana at Brand Memes Account to Write Heist Comedy ‘Jay Pegs Auto Mart’ — 12:30 PM ET Forced Perspective and The Boldest are producing the feature, which comes from the anonymous writers who run the popular Los Angeles social media page.

French Thriller ‘Too Many Beasts’ Wins Europa Cinemas Label Award at Cannes — 12:30 PM ET Sarah Arnold's debut feature takes the prize in the Directors' Fortnight section, with the jury praising the film's genre-bending originality.

Hannah Berner Recalls Grinding in First Trailer for Hulu Comedy Special ‘None of My Business’ — 12:00 PM ET The comedian and podcaster debuts her second hour on June 5.

James Murdoch’s Blurry Media Bet — 11:55 AM ET Rupert's cast out heir is staking a new claim to moguldom — with an unorthodox approach.

Spotify Introduces AI-Generated Personal Podcasts — 11:46 AM ET Per the new feature, Spotify will create a audio based on prompts such as "Share my daily city updates, and tell me about local concerts from artists I love."

Spotify Will Start Reserving Concert Tickets For Fans — 11:21 AM ET The streaming service will use streams and shares to determine an artist's most dedicated fans and set aside pairs of tickets for them to purchase via a partnership with Live Nation.

A Landmark Show Returns, Looking for Blackness in a Personal Way — 12:56 PM ET The sixth edition of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s group survey is political but inwardly-focused, operating at a quieter metabolism.

For the Obama Center, Mark Bradford Paints a Fierce and Luminous Chicago — 12:51 PM ET “City of the Big Shoulders” reflects the city’s strength and complexity. It took the artist five years to complete, mapping migration patterns and structural racism.

The A.I. Threat to Audiobooks — 12:50 PM ET Artificial intelligence has made pirated audiobooks faster to make and harder to detect. Our reporter Alexandra Alter tells us about the latest threat to the publishing industry.

Gothic Fantasy Novels Filled With Dark Magic — 12:33 PM ET The best-selling author Rachel Gillig recommends books that bring the haunted hallmarks of Gothic fiction into enchanted settings.

‘Passenger’ Review: On the Beaten Path — 11:58 AM ET It’s my way on the highway: That’s the message a demon has for a van life couple in Andre Ovredal’s tense supernatural thriller.

Review: Feels Like Old Times With the Return of Tap City — 11:38 AM ET Saved from extinction, the New York City Tap Festival is back with its charms and flaws intact.

‘The Boroughs’ Review: ‘Stranger Things,’ the Senior Edition — 10:13 AM ET In a new Netflix series from the Duffer brothers’ production company, the people battling the monsters don’t move as fast as they used to.

Quartet in Autumn review – Samantha Harvey gives new life to Barbara Pym tale of imminent retirement — 11:00 AM ET Arcola theatre, LondonThe 70s novel about the everyday grumbles of four office workers remains just as relevant, playfully staged by director Dominic DromgooleIt’s no wonder why Barbara Pym’s bitters…

‘Really entertaining in a horrible way’: the indestructible appeal of Tosca — 10:43 AM ET With its screams, sex, bells and bloodshed Puccini’s opera was initially derided as a noisy disaster. Ahead of Glyndebourne’s first ever production, we look the ‘shabby little shocker’ that’s become…

Hulda Guzmán review – lizards and ghosts gather for an art freakout in the rainforest — 10:02 AM ET Turner Contemporary, MargateThe young Dominican painter’s dizzyingly beautiful jungle scenes will transport you to the tropics – and remind you of the wonders of the natural world Deep in the Dominic…

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