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This is a snapshot of everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours. We poll 45 RSS feeds across roughly 21 outlets — NYT, BBC, Guardian, ESPN, Politico, NPR, Wired, Variety, and more — and combine them into one scannable feed.

How to read this: The 🔥 Top Headlines section up top is the “if you only have 30 seconds” cut — the most recent stories across the most outlets. Below that, the All Headlines list lets you scan every title in one glance. After that, the full breakdown gives you each story as a card with a one-line summary and a direct link to the source — stories are grouped by topic — News, Politics, Sports, and Culture — so you can jump to whichever beat you came for.

Every headline is a clickable link to the original article. Times are in Eastern. Duplicates (same story syndicated to multiple feeds at the same outlet) are filtered out automatically.

Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:58 PM ET through 6:58 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 218 stories from 19 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
101 stories
across 12 outlets
🏟️ Sports
73 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
23 stories
across 3 outlets
🏛️ Politics
21 stories
across 3 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

The 7 most-recent headlines from across the newsrooms — if you only have 30 seconds, read these.

Stream These 9 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in June — New York Times, 6:56 PM ET Among the highlights leaving for U.S. subscribers are the original “Sex and the City” and the only onscreen pairing of Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson.

Cuban Pilot in Florida Is a Defendant in Raúl Castro Indictment — New York Times, 6:51 PM ET The pilot, Luis González-Pardo, was one of the defendants in the indictment that included former Cuban President Raúl Castro.

News Wrap: Arts commission approves design of Trump's 250-foot arch — PBS NewsHour, 6:50 PM ET In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, made up of President Trump's appointed allies, approved the design for his proposed 250-foot arch, Trump and Secretary of State Rubio revi…

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness' — NPR, 6:49 PM ET Kyle Busch, who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41. A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said he died after being…

Residents burn Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak — PBS NewsHour, 6:48 PM ET People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior po…

Giants managing LT Andrew Thomas' offseason reps — Yahoo Sports, 6:48 PM ET The Giants had their first three organized team activities this week, and starting left tackle participated in two of them.

How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles — Yahoo Sports, 6:48 PM ET Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.

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🌍 News & General (101)
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🎬 Culture & Entertainment (23)
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🌍 News & General — 101 stories across 12 outlets

📰 New York Times (32 stories)

Cuban Pilot in Florida Is a Defendant in Raúl Castro Indictment — 6:51 PM ET The pilot, Luis González-Pardo, was one of the defendants in the indictment that included former Cuban President Raúl Castro.

Charges Dismissed for Ex-Assistant Principal After Shooting by 6-Year-Old — 6:49 PM 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.

Trump to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Poland, Surprising the Pentagon — 6:45 PM ET Defense Department officials had abruptly canceled the deployments of thousands of troops there just last week.

GOP Pulls Measure on Trump’s War Powers in Iran, Lacking Votes to Defeat It — 6:43 PM ET House Republican leaders abruptly scrapped a planned vote on a measure to direct President Trump to end the conflict or win authorization for it, amid party defections and absences.

Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump’s Trip to China Sought Relief — 6:31 PM ET Elon Musk and other powerful executives who accompanied President Trump to China are hoping to clear roadblocks put up by Beijing.

In Greenland, Protesters Denounce Opening of Bigger U.S. Consulate — 6:26 PM ET “Go away!” demonstrators yelled outside the newly opened diplomatic outpost, as guests inside nibbled on musk ox hot dogs.

Judge Appears Hesitant to Order Work Stopped on Reflecting Pool — 6:20 PM ET Judge Carl J. Nichols seemed skeptical that the changes President Trump has rushed to make would irreversibly deface the pool if he later found them illegal.

Cuba Needs a New Story — 6:16 PM ET How can Cubans move forward if they aren’t ready to reckon with their past?

Inside the Senate G.O.P. Meltdown Over Trump’s Fund — 6:13 PM ET Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, went to Capitol Hill to allay Republicans’ concerns over a fund to pay people who claim government mistreatment. It did not go well.

U.S. Invests $2 Billion and Takes Stake in Quantum Firms — 6:08 PM ET The Trump administration said it had signed preliminary deals for equity stakes in nine quantum computing companies.

SpaceX to Attempt Its 12th Test Flight of Starship — 6:01 PM ET The giant rocket is scheduled to lift off on Thursday after a seven-month pause and a month before SpaceX’s planned public offering.

Publishing’s Latest Piracy Problem: Audiobooks on YouTube — 6:01 PM ET Illegal, synthetically narrated copies of “The Hunger Games,” hit self-help books and everything in between are increasingly common on the platform.

Senate Republicans Revolt Over Trump’s Fund — 5:51 PM ET Also, Democrats release a draft report on what they did wrong in 2024. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Audit Immunity for Trump Family Puts I.R.S. in a Bind — 5:34 PM ET Federal law prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from halting an audit at the direction of the president or his aides.

Trump Says He Will ‘Try and Make’ Son Don Jr.’s Wedding, but Timing ‘Not Good’ — 5:22 PM ET President Trump said the war with Iran and “other things” would make it difficult for him to make the wedding this weekend.

Trump Settled a Case With Himself. Was That Legal? — 5:12 PM ET The Trump administration this week created a $1.8 billion fund to dole out taxpayer dollars to the president’s political allies, and declared that Mr. Trump is immunized from tax audits. Our chief le…

D.N.C. 2024 Election Autopsy Reopens Wounds of Harris Loss — 5:12 PM ET The report partly blamed aides to Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala Harris for her defeat. But it was widely seen as a poorly executed examination, bringing fresh scrutiny to Democrats.

Trump’s Fund Shows Blanche Choosing Loyalty Over Pushing Back — 5:11 PM ET Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump’s political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general.

Britain vs. Bonds — 5:07 PM ET Bond markets have been putting fear into the hearts of politicians for a long time. Britain has become the latest case study.

Ebola Is a Terrible Disease. I Saw It Firsthand. — 5:00 PM ET The Trump administration cut the programs meant to coordinate an Ebola response.

Colony Ridge Developer Sues Alex Jones for Defamation Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Claims in Texas — 4:53 PM ET The suit in Texas was an attempt by the owners of the development known as Colony Ridge to repair its the image after years of Republican and Democratic attacks.

Federal Prosecutors Drop Charges Against ICE Protesters in Chicago Area — 4:49 PM ET For months, the prosecutors had pursued charges against several people who demonstrated outside an immigration detention facility in Broadview, Ill. On Thursday, the cases were dismissed.

Germany Indicts Two Men for Plotting to Kill Jewish Leaders on Iran’s Behalf — 4:48 PM ET European authorities have grown concerned about a rise in Iranian intelligence activity in Europe in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

Walmart Shares Sink as Investors Fret About Price-Conscious Shoppers — 4:44 PM ET The nation’s largest retailer reported a rise in sales, but consumers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S. economy.

Tennessee Calls Off Execution After Staff Can’t Find Prisoner’s Vein — 4:39 PM ET Tony Carruthers, convicted in connection with three 1994 murders, was scheduled to be executed Thursday morning.

‘Peanuts’ Music Owner Sues Interior Department and 3 Companies for Copyright Infringement — 4:22 PM ET The owner of the “Peanuts” catalog would really like it if companies and the U.S. government stopped using its music without permission.

Meta Settles a School District’s Social Media Addiction Lawsuit — 4:21 PM ET Snap, TikTok and YouTube had already settled with the Kentucky district, allowing the companies to avert the first in a series of federal trials.

Turkish Court Ruling Means New Trouble for Erdogan’s Foes — 4:20 PM ET A surprise judgment replaced the leader of Turkey’s main opposition party with a former leader known for losing elections.

Republicans Delay Budget Votes as They Balk at Trump’s Fund — 4:18 PM ET The G.O.P. abandoned its plan to quickly pass a $72 billion immigration crackdown bill as senators revolted over his plan to pay people who claim government persecution.

U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court — 4:03 PM ET The government has appealed a judge’s ruling that it violated the free speech rights of Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned for speaking out against Israel.

Republicans Seize on a Budget Exemption to Push Through Immigration Enforcement Funding — 4:02 PM 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.

Exxon Is Nearing a Deal to Pump Oil in Venezuela, Marking a Victory for Trump — 3:58 PM ET The U.S. oil giant is negotiating a deal to pump oil in Venezuela, ending a standoff with its socialist rulers and marking a victory for President Trump.

📰 BBC News (15 stories)

How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles — 6:48 PM ET Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.

Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards — 6:08 PM ET Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday's event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.

Bunting wins as Humphries avoids Littler semi-final — 6:00 PM ET Stephen Bunting signs off his Premier League campaign in style as he overcomes Luke Humphries 6-3 in Sheffield to claim his second nightly win of the year.

Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies' — 5:44 PM ET Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".

Thousands welcome home triumphant Villa as heroes — 5:44 PM ET A sea of claret and blue floods Birmingham as fans celebrate the team's Europa League win.

Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sell for more than $550K — 5:27 PM ET The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.

Teenage boys' sentences for raping lone girls 'too lenient' — 5:21 PM ET The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped two girls in separate attacks.

The Rachel Reeves "Fun" Tax Cuts — 5:09 PM ET Cheaper amusement parks, theatre tickets and kid's meals.

Foden and Palmer to miss out on World Cup squad — 4:57 PM ET Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out when Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad on Friday for this summer's World Cup.

Foden and Palmer to miss out on World Cup squad — 4:57 PM ET Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out when Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad on Friday for this summer's World Cup.

Danes try to tow dead whale from island beach after failed German rescue — 4:40 PM ET An environmental team want to move the whale from Anholt to the Danish mainland, but they have had to pause the operation.

Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district — 4:34 PM ET The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.

Prince William visits newly built Cornish suburb — 4:29 PM ET The Prince of Wales visits Nansledan, a "sustainable urban extension" of coastal town Newquay.

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo — 4:12 PM ET Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Race Across the World series six winners crowned — 4:03 PM ET The latest series culminated on Thursday with a dash through snow-covered Hatgal in northern Mongolia.

📰 CNBC (14 stories)

Stock futures rise slightly as S&P 500 looks toward another winning week: Live updates — 6:45 PM ET Volatility picked up this week as investors wrestled with a sharp rise in long-term Treasury yields.

McConnell calls DOJ Trump fund 'utterly stupid, morally wrong' after Blanche meeting — 6:18 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.

SpaceX readies 12th test flight of massive Starship rocket as IPO looms — 6:12 PM ET SpaceX's planned Starship launch follows the company's release of its IPO prospectus, which set the stage for what's likely to be a record offering.

2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says — 6:09 PM ET Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.

Workday jumps 14% as it bumps up margin forecast on AI strength — 5:44 PM ET Workday's CEO says the company is seeing success in artificial intelligence.

Job training for robots: How China is getting machines ready to join the workforce — 5:07 PM ET Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the company's fourth-quarter earnings call that China is the biggest competition for humanoid robots.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Workday, Estee Lauder, Zoom, Take-Two and more — 4:47 PM ET See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

Meta, Broadcom and others to launch $125 million semiconductor research hub at UCLA — 4:30 PM ET Broadcom, Meta, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries and Synopsys are joining forces to launch a $125 million "Semiconductor Hub" at UCLA.

SpaceX, OpenAI valuations could mean they leapfrog Berkshire Hathaway on first day of trading — 4:28 PM ET Traders on prediction market Polymarket think SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic on their first day of trading will surpass valuations of at least $1.4 trillion.

NYC Mayor Mamdani launches Twitch show to answer New Yorkers' questions — 4:25 PM ET The livestream series will let New Yorkers question Mamdani in real time on Twitch, expanding beyond the early echoes of FDR's fireside chats.

Prediction markets are fueling a high-stakes brawl between states and federal regulators — 4:11 PM ET Sixteen states are in legal proceedings against prediction market platforms, while one state has moved to ban them.

BCA says the stock and bond markets 'are on a collision course.' And bonds may win — 4:10 PM ET Bond investors may come out on top as equity and Treasury markets head for a collision.

Miner Perpetua Resources secures $2.9 billion U.S. loan for Idaho gold, antimony project — 4:08 PM ET Mining company Perpetua Resources has secured a $2.9 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank as the U.S. looks to secure access to critical minerals.

Spotify soars 13% after announcing AI music deal with UMG, guidance — 4:02 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.

📰 PBS NewsHour (10 stories)

News Wrap: Arts commission approves design of Trump's 250-foot arch — 6:50 PM ET In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, made up of President Trump's appointed allies, approved the design for his proposed 250-foot arch, Trump and Secretary of State Rubio revi…

Residents burn Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak — 6:48 PM ET People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior po…

Democratic strategist breaks down DNC's 2024 election autopsy — 6:45 PM ET The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited, yet still incomplete, report into what went wrong during the 2024 presidential election. The report had initially been shelved, but after mo…

NATO's Baltic flank in crossfire between Ukrainian drones and Russian targets — 6:40 PM ET The countries along NATO's eastern flank have long been on the frontline against Russian aggression. But now they are in the firing line between Ukraine's long-range drones and targets in northwest R…

New Mexico secretary of state explains law barring armed federal agents at polls — 6:35 PM ET With the primary season underway, election officials are preparing for November. Some Democratic-led states, worried about the possibility of armed soldiers or ICE officers appearing near polling pla…

4 takeaways from the DNC's long-awaited 2024 election autopsy report — 5:24 PM ET It's never a good sign when a report comes with a big red disclaimer at the top of each page, but that's what happened on Thursday when the Democratic National Committee belatedly released its contro…

WATCH: Democrats rally at Capitol against GOP's immigration enforcement funding bill — 4:55 PM ET Democrats tried to draw a sharp contrast by highlighting how the White House proposed including $1 billion for security for the White House complex and President Donald Trump's ballroom. Republicans…

WATCH: Rubio says Trump prefers Cuba diplomatic solution, but says likelihood 'is not high' — 4:45 PM ET His comments leave open the option of military action against Cuba, particularly after the indictment this week of former President Raúl Castro on terrorism charges.

WATCH: NOAA forecasts milder Atlantic hurricane season thanks to El Nino — 4:26 PM ET A developing El Nino that is forecast to get quite strong will likely dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't make the potentially deadly storms disappear, federal and outside met…

Queen Elizabeth was 'keen' for then-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show — 4:00 PM ET The government released confidential papers related to the appointment in response to legislation passed by Parliament after lawmakers accused the king's brother of putting his friendship with Jeffre…

📰 The Guardian (7 stories)

News live: Australian flotilla activists released by Israel arrive in Istanbul and claim they were denied food and water — 6:42 PM ET Eleven Australians were among pro-Palestine activists detained by Israel from the Global Sumud flotilla. Follow today’s news liveThree people have been charged with murder after a man died after a fa…

US Senate won’t take up ICE funding bill amid row over Trump’s ballroom, which president defends as ‘very good expenditure’ – live — 6:30 PM ET President claims ‘I don’t need money for the ballroom’ as Senate Republicans move to ditch $1bn funding plan amid fears of alienating votersSign up for the Breaking News US emailSenate Democratic lea…

Kyle Busch, two-time Nascar champion, dies aged 41 — 6:17 PM ET Nascar says it is ‘heartbroken’ to share news of Busch’s death after he was hospitalized with a severe illnessTwo-time Nascar Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized wi…

David Lammy chairs first meeting of board set up to improve diversity among judiciary — 5:30 PM ET Exclusive: Move to establish board comes after criticism that Lammy’s plan to slash jury trials will lead to increase in racial and class biasDavid Lammy and the most senior judge in England and Wale…

US announces charges against 15 people in Minnesota over alleged $90m healthcare scheme — 5:00 PM ET Assistant US attorney general claims services in state subject to ‘shocking’ levels of fraud, which he labels a ‘crisis’The Trump administration broke new ground in its offensive against alleged frau…

Trump says he will ‘try and make’ son’s wedding, but timing is ‘not good’ for him — 4:22 PM ET ‘I have a thing called Iran, and other things,’ says president as he considers invitation to Donald Trump Jr’s nuptialsGet Me to the Church on Time, sang Alfred Doolittle in the musical My Fair Lady.…

Feral horse numbers surge in Kosciuszko national park after pause in aerial culling, survey shows — 4:00 PM ET Conservationists say population rebound demands rethink of retention zones that allow thousands of the animals to remain in the parkFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our break…

📰 Al Jazeera (7 stories)

Board of Peace envoy warns ‘permanent’ Gaza divide under current status quo — 5:10 PM ET UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza 'ceasefire' roadmap.

Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr — 5:02 PM ET Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Saudi Pro League title in last game before World Cup 2026.

Ebola treatment hospital burned down in DRC as outbreak spreads — 4:48 PM ET Protesters set a hospital on fire in the Democratic of Congo, as authorities struggle to contain an Ebola outbreak.

NYC launches lottery for $50 World Cup football tickets — 4:40 PM ET New York City is launching a lottery for 1,000 discounted World Cup tickets priced at $50.

Flotilla activists recount Israeli violence as they arrive in Turkiye — 4:39 PM ET Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.

US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials — 4:09 PM ET Hezbollah says the sanctions will have 'absolutely no effect' on its strategy amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup — 4:00 PM ET Fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays on social media, rivalling FIFA commissions from musicians.

📰 The Verge (4 stories)

States ask judge to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster — 6:27 PM ET A federal judge is officially being tasked with deciding whether to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster. More than 30 states are asking Judge Arun Subramanian to order a sale of the ticketing giant, a…

All of the updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s battle over OpenAI — 4:15 PM ET Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandon…

Firefox is working on a rounded redesign with easy-to-find controls for privacy and AI — 4:05 PM ET Firefox is getting a drastic visual overhaul with a redesigned Settings section that will make it easier to find and use privacy settings, including the switch for turning off all present and future…

In desperate times, graduates find hope in humiliating tech CEOs — 4:00 PM ET University graduates are booing and heckling corporate executives who praise AI during their commencement ceremonies, and the only people who seem to be genuinely surprised by this are the executives…

📰 NPR (3 stories)

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness' — 6:49 PM ET Kyle Busch, who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41. A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said he died after being…

Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback — 4:49 PM ET The Commission of Fine Arts gave the arch design its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components. The president said Thursday that he doesn't need approval from Congress.

American passenger feels 'betrayed' by federal order to stay in hantavirus quarantine — 4:19 PM ET Two passengers from the cruise ship that had a hantavirus outbreak were blocked by the federal government from leaving the quarantine unit. One says she is being detained against her will.

📰 Ars Technica (3 stories)

IoT gadget maker AcuRite shares reasoning for killing customers’ favorite app — 6:26 PM ET "The move to AcuRite NOW has not been as smooth as some customers expected ..."

As Grok flounders, SpaceX bets future on beating Big Tech at AI — 5:51 PM ET SpaceX IPO filing pitches orbital data centers as Grok lags rival AI services.

AT&T sues California in attempt to shut off old phone network — 5:10 PM ET AT&T asks a court and the FCC to block California phone requirements.

📰 TechCrunch (3 stories)

Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle — 5:39 PM ET Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk.

Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones — 5:13 PM ET The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers — 5:00 PM ET New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET.

📰 The Atlantic (2 stories)

Trump’s Endgame Is Surrender — 4:00 PM ET He seems to hope to slip away without Americans noticing the magnitude of this defeat.

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📰 Wired
Meta Is in Crisis, Google Search’s Makeover, and AI Gets Booed by Graduates
— Wired, 4:44 PM ET
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack the mass layoffs at Meta, big announcements at Google I/O, and the latest backlash against AI.

🏛️ Politics — 21 stories across 3 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Republicans lash out over on $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund — 6:44 PM ET Congressional Republicans are lashing out over a $1.8 billion fund created by the Department of Justice this week to give payouts to those who claim to have been the target of a “weaponized” governme…

Missing New Jersey GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. expects to return 'in the next couple of weeks' — 6:29 PM ET Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) is attempting to end speculation about when he may return from a mysterious months-long absence from Congress, telling a New Jersey newspaper Thursday that he plans to be b…

NASCAR's Kyle Busch, a 2-time champion, dies — 6:25 PM ET His family reported that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness.

Former CDC director warns Ebola could be ‘very significant pandemic’ — 6:23 PM ET Presented by Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Former CDC director warns Ebola could be ‘very significant pandemic’ Robert Redfi…

House punts Iran war powers resolution vote — 6:21 PM ET The House punted a vote Thursday on a Democratic-led war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action on Iran. House Republicans appear to have pushed the vote over attendanc…

Greenlanders chant 'go home' at protest outside opening of US Consulate — 6:10 PM ET Hundreds of Greenlanders took to the streets Thursday to protest the opening of the U.S. Consulate, chanting that the Americans must "go home." Protesters waved Greenlandic flags and held signs that…

Springsteen rips Trump, Ellisons during Colbert appearance — 6:09 PM ET Rock star Bruce Springsteen took shots at President Trump and Paramount owners Larry and David Ellison during an appearance on Stephen Colbert’s late-night show. After Colbert introduced Springsteen…

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum bill fails in House amid Democratic backlash — 6:02 PM ET The House on Thursday was unable to pass a bill authorizing the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the reserve of the National Mall and outlining a framework for selecti…

Moderna mRNA flu vaccine to get FDA panel review — 5:53 PM ET Moderna’s experimental mRNA flu shot will be reviewed by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel next month, a move that suggests a more stable approach to drug reviews after the firing o…

McConnell slams Blanche over ‘slush fund to pay people who assault cops’ — 5:53 PM ET Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Thursday slammed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for accepting the Trump administration’s proposal to establish a $1.8 billion legal comp…

Rubio doubts negotiations with Cuba possible — 5:50 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story Rubio doubts negotiations with Cuba possible Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubted that a negotiat…

Trump abruptly punts AI executive order — 5:47 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump abruptly punts AI executive order President Trump postponed the signing ceremony for his long-awaited executive order on a voluntary testing process…

Kevin Warsh's obstacle course — 5:47 PM ET Presented by Anthropic {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story 5 big obstacles Kevin Warsh faces as Fed chair Warsh is set to be sworn in by President Trump on Frida…

Durbin presses RFK Jr. to resist easing flavored vape regulations — 5:35 PM ET Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Wednesday urged Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to push back against what he called “misguided decisions” to ease regulations on flavored…

15 people indicted in alleged healthcare fraud scheme in Minnesota — 5:27 PM ET The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that 15 people were charged in connection to an alleged $90 million healthcare scheme in Minnesota following a joint investigation with the FBI. “Th…

📰 Politico (4 stories)

Tom Kean to return? — 6:36 PM ET

House rejects Smithsonian women’s history museum bill after partisan split — 6:02 PM ET New GOP language sought to block the institution from portraying “any biological male as a female.”

Albany reels in ICE — 5:59 PM ET

The latest Paxton-Cornyn ad dustup is an ominous sign for the Texas GOP — 4:49 PM ET The fighting has gotten so ugly that some Republicans are fearful it will dampen turnout in the midterms.

📰 NPR (2 stories)

Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund — 4:24 PM ET NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., about his concerns with the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund.

Republicans to leave Washington without ICE funding vote — 4:18 PM ET Congressional Republicans hoped to pass a bill to fund ICE for three years by the end of this week, but that plan faltered over disagreements with President Trump.

🏟️ Sports — 73 stories across 4 outlets

📰 Yahoo Sports (50 stories)

Giants managing LT Andrew Thomas' offseason reps — 6:48 PM ET The Giants had their first three organized team activities this week, and starting left tackle participated in two of them.

How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles — 6:48 PM ET Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.

Kyle Busch dead at 41. A visual look at his NASCAR career — 6:47 PM ET Future NASCAR Hall of Famer Kyle Busch passed away after being hospitalized with a "serious illness."

In their first game without Rickea Jackson, the Chicago Sky couldn’t hang on against the Dallas Wings — 6:45 PM ET In their first game without Rickea Jackson, the Chicago Sky came up short against the Dallas Wings.

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41 — 6:44 PM ET Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at 41 years old, Richard Childress Racing announced.

How's Caitlin Clark's back? Latest injury update on Fever star — 6:44 PM ET Here's the latest on Caitlin Clark's back after she missed a win over the Portland Fire.

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement — 6:44 PM ET NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement."On behalf of the Busch f…

Lamar Jackson will hate Ravens' OTA 'mystery' — 6:43 PM ET This can't be a good situation.

Bexley dominates first day of Division II district tennis tournament — 6:43 PM ET Bexley tennis players earned three of the four berths to state from the first day of the OHSAA Division II district boys tournament.

Purdue baseball earns opportunity vs. No. 1 UCLA in Big Ten Tournament — 6:43 PM ET The Boilermakers' 8-1 win over Iowa sent them out of the Big Ten Tournament's double-elimination bracket and into a quarterfinal against the Bruins.

Aroldis Chapman Discusses Potential Hall Of Fame Case — 6:43 PM ET Chapman is 10th all-time in saves.

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies after being hospitalized for severe illness — 6:43 PM ET Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died at 41.

Learner Tien is honing his clay game all the way to Geneva Open semifinals — 6:43 PM ET Learner Tien cannot play on clay. That’s what tennis experts say.. They say it will take time for his coach, 1989 French Open champion Michael Chang, to get him clay court ready to win a tournament.…

Tarik Skubal Trade Likelihood Rising Amid Tigers Freefall — 6:42 PM ET With the Detroit Tigers nine games out of first in their division, the likelihood they trade ace Tarik Skubal is only rising.

Stepinac committed a foul but it's time for a review | Dougherty — 6:38 PM ET The decision to ignore CHSAA rules and participate in Chipotle Nationals will cost Stepinac basketball coach Pat Massaroni seven games.

Louisville to open Players Era Festival against Texas Tech — 6:38 PM ET Pat Kelsey’s Louisville Cardinals will face Texas Tech in the first game of the Players Era Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in Las Vegas. A win over the Red Raiders could set up a Thanksgiving showdown…

Bears have 'exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago' despite mayor saying new meetings held — 6:37 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.

Why the Saints aren’t rushing Chris Olave’s extension — Loomis reveals the real plan — 6:36 PM ET Chris Olave’s contract situation: Will the New Orleans Saints give him a new deal?Mickey Loomis has indicated that there are no immediate plans for a contract extension. “Obviously, we’d love to have…

Shohei Ohtani for Junior Caminero: The failed trade that could've saved the Angels — 6:35 PM ET A new report from Ken Rosenthal details the Rays' failed pursuit of Ohtani that would've sent shockwaves throughout the big leagues.

Orange top Griffins by 1 — 6:35 PM ET ELIZABETHTOWN — Senior night for the Griffins was spoiled by the Indian Lake/Long Lake’s Griffin Farr, who tossed 15 strikeouts with no walks as they outlasted the Griffins 4-3. It was quite a pitchi…

Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners' — 6:34 PM ET Alexi Lalas doesn't want to hear U.S. players citing pressure ahead of playing in a World Cup at home and says Christian Pulisic, the top American, is “never going to be the leader.” Lalas, 55, playe…

Buster Posey, sir, please sign a two-year extension ASAP — 6:34 PM ET Buster Posey is months away from having senioritis, but there are good reasons why he should stick around.

Peru tops Saranac in non-conference tilt — 6:34 PM ET SARANAC — If there ever was a time to get your worst game, it’s before sectionals begin. That’s what happened to Saranac, compounded with the fact that Peru played a complete game. The Nighthawks def…

Legendary NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Dies at 41 — 6:33 PM ET 'Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation.'

Big Ten baseball tournament 2026 bracket, schedule, scores, TV channel, live streams to watch — 6:33 PM ET Here's how to tune into every game of the 2026 Big Ten Baseball tournament, where the nation's top team UCLA looks to clinch an automatic berth.

Saranac tops B’town on tiebreaker — 6:33 PM ET BEEKMANTOWN — It needed to go to a tiebreaker to determine who would win between the Spartans and Eagles. Saranac wound up the victor, 187-194, over Beekmantown on Wednesday. The Spartan’s Rhys Frazi…

Saranac captures CVAC regular season title — 6:33 PM ET SARANAC LAKE — It was a momentous day for the Spartans under the lights in Saranac Lake. Saranac captured the regular season boys’ and girls’ track and field titles in CVAC, both with 8-0 records. Th…

CAA baseball tournament 2026 bracket, schedule, scores, TV channel, live streams to watch — 6:32 PM ET An automatic bid to the NCAA tournament is on the line in Wilmington. Here's when and where to watch every game.

Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder star questionable vs Spurs for Game 3 West finals — 6:32 PM ET OKC Thunder star Jalen Williams is questionable for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs due to left hamstring soreness.

Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder star questionable vs Spurs for Game 3 West finals — 6:32 PM ET OKC Thunder star Jalen Williams is questionable for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs due to left hamstring soreness.

Webb City advances to district final — 6:32 PM ET WILLARD, Mo. — Webb City's baseball team moved a step closer to its fifth straight district title with a 4-0 win over rival Carl Junction in their Class 5 District 6 semifinal Wednesday at Willard Hi…

Live updates and score for Texas UIL softball semifinal between Barbers Hills vs. Leander — 6:31 PM ET No. 4 Barbers Hill is one win away from advancing to play for the Texas UIL Class 5A Division I state championship next weekend.

What we know about NASCAR star Kyle Busch's severe illness — 6:31 PM ET NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, has died at 41 after a severe illness, leaving fans wondering what happened.

Should the Nets take Aday Mara with No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? — 6:31 PM ET The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly been linked to players like Michigan center Aday Mara. Should the Nets take him with the No. 6 overall pick?

Lyles' grand slam downs Lions in super regional opener — 6:31 PM ET Brooklyn Lyles played spoiler for the 13th-ranked Bronchos of the University of Central Oklahoma as she launched a grand slam in the top of the fifth inning to break a 3-3 tie with No. 5 Missouri Sou…

Browns QB Deshaun Watson facing career-saving season in 2026 — 6:30 PM ET This might be Watson's last year in the NFL.

Kyle Busch Leaves Behind One of NASCAR’s Most Complicated and Brilliant Legacies — 6:30 PM ET Kyle Busch never made it easy to be a fan. That was partly the point. Over more than two decades at the top of NASCAR, the Las Vegas native raced with an intensity that left the grandstands divided i…

Vic Fangio sends clear message regarding his future with Philadelphia Eagles — 6:28 PM ET There was some speculation that Fangio was pondering retirement.

Kyle Busch death reaction from NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing — 6:28 PM ET NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing and the Busch family released a joint statement about Kyle Busch's death on May 21.

Kyle Busch death reaction from NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing — 6:28 PM ET NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing and the Busch family released a joint statement about Kyle Busch's death on May 21.

Medicare Would Change to Expand Options for Millions Under New Bill — 6:28 PM ET The proposal would loosen current restrictions in Medicare, giving beneficiaries more flexibility.

NASCAR, sports world shocked as Kyle Busch dies at age 41 — 6:27 PM ET NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday, May 21, at the age of 41 following what was called a "severe illness."

Remembering Kyle Busch: Reactions, tributes from around sports world after the NASCAR driver's sudden death — 6:27 PM ET The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion passed away on Thursday evening at age 41.

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 — 6:27 PM ET Two-time NASCAR Series Cup champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41 following a brief but severe illness, NASCAR officials announced Thursday.

Themba Gorimbo (aka The Rock’s favorite fighter) retires from MMA after latest loss – ‘I failed’ — 6:26 PM ET “Mamba” is walking away. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Themba Gorimbo has officially retired from mixed martial arts following his loss earlier this month at UFC Perth (Sat., May…

Colin Cowherd takes Pablo Torre to task for exposing Oz the Mentalist — 6:25 PM ET Pablo Torre exposed Oz the Mentalist for not being an actual mentalist, and Colin Cowherd wonders whether the Easter Bunny might be next on his list. Oz the Mentalist, whose real name is Oz Pearlman,…

Indiana football sets visit with 2027 CB Chris Bradley — 6:25 PM ET Indiana is scheduling more summer visits this week, with Ohio cornerback Chris Bradley set to visit next month.

UFC's Themba Gorimbo retires from MMA: 'Gave all I can' — 6:23 PM ET UFC welterweight Themba Gorimbo announces his retirement from MMA.

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dead at 41 Hours After Family Announced His ‘Severe Illness’ — 6:23 PM ET Kyle Busch, a highly accomplished NASCAR racer, has died. He was 41. A joint statement from the Busch family, his racing team Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR read, “Our entire NASCAR family is he…

📰 CBS Sports (10 stories)

Fantasy Baseball Rankings Movers: Jacob Misiorowski climbs into the top 10, Kyle Harrison into the top 40 — 6:00 PM ET Other rising starting pitchers include Zack Wheeler and Bryce Miller

Caitlin Clark listed as probable for Valkyries game, but questions linger after late scratch against Fire — 5:39 PM ET The Fever's handling of Clark's back injury this week has raised concerns about transparency in injury reports

Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Eastern Conference finals picks, Game 2 bets by proven model — 5:20 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 picks for Thursday

MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Corbin Carroll on Thursday, May 21 — 5:10 PM 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

NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Game 2 — 4:59 PM ET SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Thursday

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Cavs-Knicks, Canadiens-Hurricanes on Thursday — 4:48 PM 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 Thursday

WWE star Ludwig Kaiser arrested on battery charges in Florida before big AAA match — 4:35 PM ET Kaiser, real name Marcel Barthel, is scheduled to wrestle in the main event of AAA's upcoming Noche de Los Grandes event

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Adam Finkelstein's first post-combine mock features intel that shakes up late-round picks — 4:34 PM ET A week in Chicago for the NBA Draft combine provides perspective, scouting and team intel that helps shape this mock draft

NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego Wave mean business while Seattle Reign can't find their way — 4:29 PM ET The latest rankings show that teams in the middle are in unpredictable form

2026 NBA Draft: Koa Peat and Milan Momcilovic headline 10 prospects who should return to college basketball — 4:13 PM ET With the withdrawal date looming, these 10 players would benefit more from another year of college basketball

📰 BBC Sport (9 stories)

How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles — 6:48 PM ET Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.

GB lose to favourites Switzerland at Worlds — 6:22 PM ET Great Britain suffer 4-1 loss to tournament hosts and favourites Switzerland at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship.

Bunting wins as Humphries avoids Littler semi-final — 6:00 PM ET Stephen Bunting signs off his Premier League campaign in style as he overcomes Luke Humphries 6-3 in Sheffield to claim his second nightly win of the year.

Former Wales prop Thomas held his own heart in his hands after life-saving surgery — 6:00 PM ET Former Wales international Rhys Thomas recently had a heart transplant in his hometown of Cape Town.

Chelsea to rival Arsenal for Kroupi - Friday's gossip — 5:30 PM ET Chelsea join Arsenal in the race for Eli Junior Kroupi, Fulham and Everton eye Harry Wilson, Manchester United want Sandro Tonali and Ederson, plus more.

Ultimate image for Saudi Arabia's football poster boy: Ronaldo wins title — 5:25 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first league title with Al-Nassr after three years in Saudi Arabia.

Weakened Wigan thrashed by Hull KR in final tune-up — 4:58 PM ET A Wigan Warriors side including 10 debutants are thrashed by champions Hull KR before their Challenge Cup final meeting on 30 May.

World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced — 4:47 PM ET Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

Odegaard named captain as King of Norway announces squad — 4:28 PM ET Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is named captain of Norway's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

📰 The Guardian (4 stories)

Andy Robertson: ‘It was easy to fall in love with Liverpool – I’m fortunate Liverpool fell in love with me’ — 5:30 PM ET As he prepares to say farewell to the club, the veteran left-back considers the highs – and tragic lows – of a stellar career at AnfieldThere was the Barcelona comeback on the night he ruffled Lionel…

The chosen and the forgotten: Tuchel finalises his 26-strong England World Cup squad — 5:29 PM ET While Friday morning is the official announcement, the makeup of the squad has become clear and features some big callsThomas Tuchel has a way to go to emulate his Brazil counterpart, Carlo Ancelotti…

A disastrous look for Super League: Hull KR thrash under-strength Wigan before final — 5:08 PM ET Hull KR 62-4 WiganChampions run in 11 tries as Peet plays youngstersHull KR and Wigan took drastically contrasting approaches to prepare for next weekend’s Challenge Cup final: the result was a disas…

Spygate commission accuses Southampton of ‘determined plan from the top down’ — 4:11 PM ET Commission gives reasons behind playoff expulsionTonda Eckert ‘specifically authorised’ spying on rivalsThe independent disciplinary commission investigating the spygate affair found that Southampton…

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📰 Variety (10 stories)

Harry Styles Celebrates Radiohead, Rosalia and Lola Young Win Big, Multiple Artists Slam A.I. at Chaotic Ivor Novellos Songwriter Awards — 6:48 PM ET The Ivor Novello Awards are all about celebrating human creativity in the form of songwriting, and for 70 years, they have quietly commended the geniuses behind the music that articulates universal e…

Natalie Lander, Jason Alexander, Patton Oswalt, Richard Kind and More Board Indie Comedy Pilot ‘To Life’ From ‘Young Sheldon’ Producer David Bickel (EXCLUSIVE) — 6:20 PM ET David Bickel, a TV writer and producer best known for his work on “The King of Queens” and “Young Sheldon,” recently wrote and directed an independently produced a comedy pilot called “To Life.” Per…

‘Coward’ Review: Lukas Dhont Brings His Signature Aching Sensuality to the War-is-Hell Genre, and Makes His Most Satisfying Film to Date — 6:01 PM ET Even the manifold mudbaths and bloodbaths of the Western Front can’t do much to dirty up Lukas Dhont’s exactingly exquisite filmmaking in “Coward,” the young Belgian director’s third feature, and his…

‘Michael’ Sequel: Lionsgate Film Chief Promises ‘A Big and Satisfying Movie’ With ‘Most Popular’ Music Still to Come — 5:52 PM ET “Michael,” the smash hit biopic, makes it clear that moviegoers haven’t seen the last of Michael Jackson, with the film ending with the words, “His Story Continues.” And Lionsgate, the studio behind…

Zendaya Says Filming ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ With Tom Holland Was Like a ‘Family Affair’: ‘I Get to Go to Work Every Day With My Best Friend, the Person That I Love’ — 5:29 PM ET Zendaya isn’t one to talk much about her relationship with maybe-husband Tom Holland, but she reveals a glimpse of her love for him in the new issue of Elle magazine. In the last year or so, they sho…

‘Survivor 50’ Concludes With 5.8 Million Viewers on CBS, Most-Watched Finale Since ‘Winners at War’ in 2020 — 5:28 PM ET The landmark 50th season of “Survivor” wrapped up with a live finale on Wednesday night that reached 5.8 million viewers. Measured by Nielsen, that total marks the most-watched “Survivor” finale sinc…

Lionsgate Earnings Climb Thanks to Success of ‘The Housemaid’ — 5:03 PM ET Revenues increased and profits rebounded during Lionsgate’s most recent quarter thanks to the box office success of “The Housemaid.” Overall revenues hit $906.5 million, which compared favorably to t…

Korean Content Leaders Take Stock After a Decade of Growth and Look to Future: ‘Korean Entertainment is Everywhere’ — 4:54 PM ET The world of Korean entertainment has come a long way since “Gangnum Style” set dancers galloping around the world nearly 15 years ago. Korean content industry leaders on both sides of the Pacific ga…

How ‘Fallout,’ ‘Chad Powers and ‘Stranger Things’ Makeup and VFX Artists Went all in on Prosthetics and Transformations — 4:32 PM ET This season, makeup artists have transformed actors using everything from sublime touches to complete prosthetics. Underneath it all, no matter how many hours and prosthetic pieces, they have one com…

Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz’s Action Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Sets 2027 Release Date — 4:30 PM ET “Day Drinker,” an action thriller starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, will sail to theaters in 2027. Lionsgate, which is releasing the film, has set a release of March 26, 2027. “Day Drinker” is…

📰 Hollywood Reporter (10 stories)

Spotify’s Next Era? AI and Content Generation — 6:41 PM ET The company laid out its plans for hitting 1 billion users by 2030.

Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Unveils First Look at Jesus as It Pushes Release Date — 6:21 PM ET Jaakko Ohtonen replaced Jim Caviezel for the sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ,' which releases its first part in March 2027, followed by a second part in 2028.

How Hunter Biden Ended Up in Candace Owens’ Home Studio — Next to Her Brigitte Macron Doll — 6:16 PM ET A dinner, a podcaster and a phone call later, the most unlikely interview of the year was on.

Imax Stock Surges on Hollywood Takeover Talk — 6:07 PM ET The Wall Street Journal reports the film technologies company has the eye of possible buyers as the major studios look to woo consumers back to movie theaters with immersive big screen experiences.

Sam Levinson Warns ‘Euphoria’ Fans to Watch Final Episodes “the Moment They Drop” to Avoid Spoilers and Declares Season 3 “Hands Down Our Best” — 6:03 PM ET The creator also sang the praises of the third season’s composer, Hans Zimmer, during a conversation with Jason Reitman Wednesday night.

‘Coward’ Review: Lukas Dhont’s Third and Most Ambitious Feature Sticks Soldiers in a Tortured Queer Love Story Mired in Emotional Fraudulence — 6:00 PM ET Newcomers Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne play a farm boy and a tailor’s son who find romantic reprieve at the Belgian front during World War I.

Streaming Ratings: ‘Bluey’ and ‘The Boys’ Lead a Quiet Week — 5:26 PM ET For the first time this year, no show or movie in Nielsen's top 10 charts reaches a billion viewing minutes.

Trey Parker Admits “It’s Scarier” to Do ‘South Park’ in the Trump Era: “That Group Has a Military” — 4:53 PM ET 'South Park' was honored alongside 'Adolescence,' 'Deaf President Now!,' 'Dying for Sex,' 'Heated Rivalry' and 'Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television' at the TV Academy Honors ceremony.

‘Sinners’ House to Sink Its Teeth Into Halloween Horror Nights 2026 — 4:49 PM ET Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood will transport fans of the Oscar-winning box office hit from writer-director-producer Ryan Coogler to 1930s Mississippi Delta with Smoke, Stac…

‘Off Campus’ Star Stephen Kalyn on Next Addictive Hockey Romance and Those “Heartfelt Moments” — 4:40 PM ET The 28-year-old actor digs into where viewers find his character, Dean, coming into season one and how Mika Abdalla’s Allie turns everything upside down: “Dean always gets what he wants, but Allie pu…

📰 New York Times (3 stories)

Stream These 9 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in June — 6:56 PM ET Among the highlights leaving for U.S. subscribers are the original “Sex and the City” and the only onscreen pairing of Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson.

Valie Export, Who Made Art With Her Naked Body, Dies at 85 — 6:03 PM ET In provocative performance pieces and films, she forced viewers to confront misogyny in the media and society at large.

‘Indian Princesses’ Review: A Search for a True Identity — 4:16 PM ET The five girls in Eliana Theologides Rodriguez’s new play, about a “Native-inspired” program that trafficked in stereotypes, find ways to create their own experiences.

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