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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 (3:00 PM ET through 6:00 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 199 stories from 18 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
82 stories
across 11 outlets
🏟️ Sports
82 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
21 stories
across 4 outlets
🏛️ Politics
14 stories
across 4 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

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

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Puts Off ‘Final Determination’ on Iran Proposal — New York Times, 5:58 PM ET The president met with aides for two hours at the White House about a possible cease-fire extension, according to a senior administration official. Earlier, Mr. Trump had suggested in a social media…

What to Know About the Drones That Have Been Crossing Into Romania — New York Times, 5:57 PM ET The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.

Soccer match prevents Orlando Storm from hosting a UFL playoff game — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET It's shaping up to be the summer of soccer, with the world's sport repeatedly taking precedence over the current national pastime.

Treble winner Dante leads Nice to safety in his last game before retirement at 42 — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET Dante captained OGC Nice to safety in his last-ever game before retirement behind closed doors. The 42-year-old center-back played 78 minutes in Nice’s 4-1 win over Saint-Etienne that secured safety.…

Trump Blasts Judge Who Ordered President’s Name Removed From Kennedy Center and Halted Renovations, Says He Will Transfer Institution to Congressional Control — Variety, 5:51 PM ET President Donald Trump took aim at the judge who halted his plans to renovate the Kennedy Center — and ordered Trump’s name taken off the building — saying the judge should “be ashamed of himself,” b…

Glasgow fight past Connacht to reach semi-finals — BBC Sport, 5:49 PM ET Glasgow Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a hard-fought win against Connacht.

Steyn-inspired Glasgow fight past Connacht to reach semi-finals — BBC Sport, 5:49 PM ET Glasgow Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a hard-fought win against Connacht.

All Headlines — every story at a glance

🌍 News & General (82)
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🎬 Culture & Entertainment (21)
🏛️ Politics (14)

Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 82 stories across 11 outlets

📰 New York Times (25 stories)

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Puts Off ‘Final Determination’ on Iran Proposal — 5:58 PM ET The president met with aides for two hours at the White House about a possible cease-fire extension, according to a senior administration official. Earlier, Mr. Trump had suggested in a social media…

What to Know About the Drones That Have Been Crossing Into Romania — 5:57 PM ET The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.

Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS — 5:57 PM ET The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allie…

ICE Agent Wanted in Minneapolis Shooting Is Captured in Texas — 5:52 PM ET Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.

Journalist Favored by Trump Is in Talks to Join White House in Temporary Role — 5:52 PM ET John Solomon said he was being vetted for a role as a “special government employee,” a status given to part-time, outside advisers to the federal government.

What’s Next for Blue Origin After Rocket Explosion — 5:51 PM ET Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Thursday’s rocket explosion on a launchpad creates a major setback.

Can Talarico win over some of Cornyn’s voters in Texas? — 5:50 PM ET Democrats hope so, but there are good reasons to be skeptical.

3 Latvian Climbers Die in Fall on Mt. McKinley — 5:50 PM ET The accident occurred at about 18,000 feet in the area of Denali Pass.

Is Spencer Pratt for Real? — 5:45 PM ET The former reality star’s dark visions of Los Angeles are resonating in a heated mayoral race, even if they’re far from the truth.

Strict Monitoring Could Delay Homecoming of Hantavirus Ship Passengers — 5:38 PM ET Trump administration officials want local health authorities to constantly monitor the 18 passengers for another three weeks, a requirement that far exceeds typical protocols.

Bondi, Pressed Over Epstein Files, Places Responsibility on Blanche and Patel — 5:35 PM ET Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness.

Mexican Senate Votes to Allow Voiding Elections Over Foreign Interference — 5:31 PM ET The legislation, which comes amid growing tensions between Mexico and the White House, must be approved by a majority of state legislatures and sent to the president.

One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week — 4:51 PM ET An international effort to free the trapped men brought attention to the country’s informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wage.

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Bus Crash in Virginia Kills 5 and Injures More Than 40 — 4:33 PM ET The bus was traveling in a southbound lane on I-95 near Quantico, Va., when it failed to slow for traffic in a work zone, the authorities said.

How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida — 4:29 PM ET NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.

New York City’s Manhattanhenge is Back: When, Where and How to Watch — 4:28 PM ET On Friday, some streets in Manhattan will get a lot more crowded as people gather for a second time to watch the city’s unique solar spectacle.

Oil Prices Fall as U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to Agreement — 4:13 PM ET Oil prices and stock markets fluctuated as investors assessed tentative signs of a pact to extend a cease-fire.

Providence Isn’t an Official World Cup Host but It Sure Is Acting Like One — 4:08 PM ET A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity to lure fans.

Ex-Iowa School Leader Who Was in the U.S. Illegally Sentenced to 2 Years — 4:05 PM ET Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines superintendent, climbed high in the American education system without legal status in the country.

Judge Tosses Citizenship Law Aimed at New Voters in New Hampshire — 3:57 PM ET The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sworn affidavit.

A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets — 3:47 PM ET A PAC representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to boost the Republican primary opponent of Chip Roy, an opponent of renewables. Now they are trying to save a Republican ally in…

U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List — 3:46 PM ET Israel has denied the accusations and condemned the report, which listed dozens of countries and nonstate groups as “credibly suspected” of patterns of rape and sexual violence.

Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Exiled Ex-President of Yemen, Dies at 80 — 3:31 PM ET In a country fractured by civil war and other crises, he held the title of president from 2012 to 2022 and was widely seen as an ineffective ruler.

Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits? — 3:09 PM ET Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is said to be overseeing the criminal investigation.

📰 CNBC (13 stories)

Postal Service proposes requiring states to provide mail-in ballot voter lists — 5:46 PM ET USPS issued the proposal one day after a judge declined to block Trump’s mail-voting order, allowing implementation efforts to continue.

Trump can't rename Kennedy Center or close it for renovation for now, judge says — 5:29 PM ET "The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump," said Rep. Joyce Beatty, who sued over the renaming.

Software stocks wrap up best month since 2001 as talk of 'SaaSpocalypse' subsides — 5:14 PM ET Snowflake and Okta both saw record stock pops this week as investors found favor in their AI software strategies.

Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal — 5:04 PM ET Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.

Stocks close at record highs with tech leading the way again. Nasdaq gains 8% in May — 4:49 PM ET U.S. equities closed at record highs on Friday, while crude prices slipped, helping the major averages score a winning month, boosted by technology.

IRS unveils new health savings account limits for 2027 — 4:42 PM ET The IRS has increased the health savings account limits for 2027. Here's what you need to know.

Brent oil price posts biggest monthly loss in six years as market counts on a U.S.-Iran deal — 4:13 PM ET Oil prices fell Friday after President Trump said he would meet in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision about a deal with Iran.

Dell stock skyrockets 32% for its best day ever as AI server revenue soars — 4:10 PM ET Dell reported its fastest pace of revenue growth since returning to the public market in 2018, with AI server revenue soaring 757% over last year.

SentinelOne stock drops 8% as cyber firm trims headcount to boost AI investments — 4:09 PM ET SentinelOne reported earnings after the bell Thursday and issued lackluster guidance for the current quarter and full-year.

Wall Street rides high into June on hopes that the war will soon come to an end. Here's what's ahead — 4:07 PM ET The stock market continues to bet on some sort of resolution being found with Iran. But there is also no shortage of other risks heading into a new month.

Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy — 3:58 PM ET Higher energy costs can force consumers to raid their savings and lean more on debt to cover expenses.

Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership — 3:31 PM ET Mercedes-Benz's largest individual shareholder is BAIC, a Chinese state-owned automaker. Sources told CNBC that exemptions in the legislation would not apply.

Blue Origin warns of rocket explosion debris after failed New Glenn test at Cape Canaveral — 3:11 PM ET Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.

📰 The Guardian (13 stories)

New Jersey says state police will replace federal agents outside ICE facility — 5:34 PM ET Announcement coincides with reports of influx of federal agents to Delaney Hall, site of protests and hunger strikeTop New Jersey officials announced on Friday that the state police will be taking ov…

Trump’s former attorney general admits to ‘redaction errors’ in Epstein files in closed-door testimony – live — 5:33 PM ET Pam Bondi defended the justice department’s record under her leadership, saying there was ‘unprecedented commitment to transparency’ in handling the Epstein casePam Bondi admits to ‘redaction errors’…

Almost 100 homes evacuated in Scottish village after reports of ground movement — 5:33 PM ET Investigation launched into activity in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, a former mining villageNearly 100 homes have been evacuated following reports of ground movements in a former mining village i…

Texas jury convicts Catholic priest of sexual assault after Guardian reporting — 5:32 PM ET Anthony Odiong was charged with exploiting his status to pursue sex with women he was giving spiritual direction toA jury in Texas has convicted a Roman Catholic priest charged with illegally exploit…

‘The rug pulled out from everyone’: the chaos of Trump’s new green card rules — 4:49 PM ET The policy memo issued last week requires many foreigners to obtain green cards through their home countriesA new policy memo issued last week by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), requ…

ICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minnesota — 3:45 PM ET Christian Castro charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime after video emerged of non-fatal shooting in JanuarySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US Immigration and Customs E…

Pam Bondi admits to ‘redaction errors’ in Epstein files but defends DoJ’s handling — 3:40 PM ET Ex-attorney general tells House committee she did not ‘lead every aspect’ of effort but rather delegated to Todd BlancheUS politics live – latest updatesPam Bondi, the former attorney general, defend…

The week around the world in 20 pictures — 3:31 PM ET Russian strikes in Kyiv, the Ebola outbreak, Eid al-Adha in Gaza and Sinner at the French Open – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...

Trump claims to be on verge of approving peace deal with major Iranian concessions — 3:21 PM ET Tehran denies deal has been reached that would open strait of Hormuz and eliminate country’s nuclear programme Donald Trump has claimed he could approve an Iran peace deal on Friday that contains maj…

Trump administration extends deportation protections for Lebanese people — 3:19 PM ET Rare reprieve for people protected by temporary protected status granted after administration misses deadlineThe Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese people f…

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center — 3:13 PM ET Judge rules that Washington DC performing arts venue cannot be renamed without an act of CongressA judge on Friday ordered the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performin…

‘Thanked him for his courage’: Chicago mayor hails Pope Leo as powerful ally — 3:13 PM ET Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, applauded the pope for pushing back against Trump’s policies in meetingBrandon Johnson, the Chicago mayor, cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on soci…

Federal jury finds army veteran and two other ICE protesters guilty of conspiracy — 3:08 PM ET Case involving June 2025 protest is escalation in Trump officials’ attack on first amendment rights, say expertsA federal jury has found three protesters, including a US military veteran of the war i…

📰 BBC News (12 stories)

'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides — 5:40 PM ET Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

The rise of PSG: From 'bling-bling' failings to European powerhouse — 5:22 PM ET As Luis Enrique's PSG bid to defend their Champions League crown, European football expert Guillem Balague explores the club's transformation.

US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center — 5:02 PM ET The performing arts centre must also remain open despite Trump announcing a two-year closure for extensive renovations.

Teenage star Fonseca stuns Djokovic in French Open third-round epic — 4:12 PM ET Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

Fonseca, 19, stuns Djokovic in five-set epic — 4:12 PM ET Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar — 3:38 PM ET The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal — 3:32 PM ET The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

Barcelona move a dream for Gordon 'since he was three' — 3:31 PM ET Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid — 3:29 PM ET The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid — 3:29 PM ET The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalist — 3:29 PM ET The Greek national has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service believed to be linked to Iran.

Atletico mock Barca's Alvarez move with joke Lamine Yamal bid — 3:10 PM ET Atletico Madrid aim a tongue-in-cheek dig at La Liga rivals Barcelona on Friday over their "smear campaign" in pursuit of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.

📰 Al Jazeera (9 stories)

Iran denies ceasefire deal with US is “finalised” — 5:10 PM ET Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says that an agreement with the US “has not been finalised yet."

How realistic is Trump’s Iran framework? — 5:10 PM ET Analyst Alex Scheers remains skeptical Tehran will accept Washington’s demands, saying “nothing concrete is in place” ye

Could Alberta trigger Canada’s Brexit moment? — 4:59 PM ET Alberta separatists are gaining momentum as Canada faces its biggest unity crisis in decades.

Polish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour — 4:56 PM ET Ukrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland.

Canada sidelined in USMCA renegotiations as domestic economy dips — 4:41 PM ET Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions

Ex-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe — 4:30 PM ET Bondi, who was fired in April, defended the release of Epstein records in a closed-door congressional hearing.

Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon’s Litani River — 3:48 PM ET Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon.

Israel, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’ — 3:13 PM ET New report says nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year.

Trump heads into Situation Room to potentially finalise Iran deal — 3:01 PM ET Donald Trump says he’s in the Situation Room at the White House to make a “final determination” on a deal with Iran.

📰 PBS NewsHour (3 stories)

3 climbers died, 1 rescued after falling near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley — 5:44 PM ET The four climbers were part of a seven-person Latvian mountaineering expedition traversing a route known for its exposed sections where many injuries and deaths have occurred over the years when they…

Judge says Kennedy Center board violated law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure — 3:46 PM ET A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.

Louisiana passes new congressional map to eliminate majority-Black district, give GOP another seat — 3:03 PM ET Approval of the new House map came a month after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state's current map as an illegal racial gerrymander, weakening the landmark 1965 federal Voting Rights Act.

📰 The Verge (2 stories)

SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites — 5:48 PM ET The Pentagon awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites linked with President Donald Trump's planned "Golden Dome" defense system, as reported earlier by Bloomberg.…

Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games — 3:01 PM ET The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it's no Steam Deck. Acer says it's a "streaming-first handheld and companion device," like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced ahead of Compu…

📰 The Atlantic (2 stories)

The War Trump Can’t End — 5:28 PM ET Washington needs a deal, but Tehran needs an enemy.

The Apple Car Is Finally Here — 3:16 PM ET Except it’s a Ferrari

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📰 Ars Technica
Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there
— Ars Technica, 5:17 PM ET
The US has previously built specialized facilities just for this purpose.
📰 NPR
Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
— NPR, 4:33 PM ET
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its program…
📰 Wired
Hands-On With Gemini Spark: I Gave It Access to My Life and It Friend-Zoned My Boyfriend
— Wired, 3:07 PM ET
Google’s new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.

🏛️ Politics — 14 stories across 4 outlets

📰 The Hill (10 stories)

Pentagon's $9B Dell deal sparks Trump conflict of interest concerns — 5:41 PM ET The Pentagon’s new $9.7 billion contract with Dell is raising questions about potential conflicts of interest after President Trump touted the company’s products and purchased significant amounts of…

SEC scraps climate rules — 4:59 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SEC scraps climate disclosure rules The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) forma…

Bulgaria to end US military aircraft stay after visa program dispute — 4:09 PM ET Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said ​Friday that his country will cut the stay of the U.S. military aircraft in Sofia at the end of June after the Trump administration did not greenlight a visa…

UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services — 3:59 PM ET Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare said it will drastically cut down its prior authorization requirements for pediatric care, as the company further scales back a process that physicians say adds an un…

Ex-Iowa schools chief gets 2-year sentence on immigration, gun charges — 3:53 PM ET Ian Roberts, the former school superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty on federal charges of falsely claiming to be a citizen and illeg…

Jill Biden calls husband's cancer diagnosis 'shocking': 'Somehow that was missed' — 3:48 PM ET Former first lady Jill Biden opened up about her husband’s battle with prostate cancer in a new interview. She said in a preview clip released Friday from an interview with CBS News’s Rita Braver tha…

Live updates: Judge tells Kennedy Center to stay open, removes Trump's name; Bondi casts blame on Epstein files missteps — 3:46 PM ET A federal judge on Friday afternoon paused the Kennedy Center's July closure and said President Trump's renaming of the cultural institution was not legal. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper side…

FAA head says air traffic system is 'safe, but it's not efficient' — 3:31 PM ET Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford says that while the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure is safe, it is still operating on decades-old technology that needs i…

Judge blocks Kennedy Center closure, Trump renaming — 3:26 PM ET A federal judge on Friday blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump’s name and ruled that officials improperly voted to close it starting this summer. U.S. District Judg…

ICE officer charged in nonfatal Minnesota shooting arrested — 3:12 PM ET State law enforcement officers on Friday arrested a federal immigration officer in Texas who officials say was involved in a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis earlier this year. Agents from the Depart…

📰 New York Times (2 stories)

Book Review: ‘View From the East Wing,’ by Jill Biden — 5:23 PM ET Beyond a few pointed digs at her husband’s successor, “View From the East Wing” largely sticks to the head-spinning details of first lady-hood.

A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel — 4:56 PM ET A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.

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📰 NPR
How primaries are shaping Congress
— NPR, 4:45 PM ET
The Primary used to be just the first step in the electoral process — now the primary has transformed, in many places into the moment when the election is all but decided. It's shaping Congress.
📰 Politico
Brisport walks off the $$$ plank
— Politico, 4:54 PM ET

🏟️ Sports — 82 stories across 4 outlets

📰 Yahoo Sports (50 stories)

Soccer match prevents Orlando Storm from hosting a UFL playoff game — 5:53 PM ET It's shaping up to be the summer of soccer, with the world's sport repeatedly taking precedence over the current national pastime.

Treble winner Dante leads Nice to safety in his last game before retirement at 42 — 5:53 PM ET Dante captained OGC Nice to safety in his last-ever game before retirement behind closed doors. The 42-year-old center-back played 78 minutes in Nice’s 4-1 win over Saint-Etienne that secured safety.…

PIAA softball playoffs begin Monday. Here's what you need to know. — 5:50 PM ET It's playoff time and plenty of Bucks County area teams made the PIAA state softball tournament. Check out 'need-to-know' info and 1st-round matchups here.

Glasgow fight past Connacht to reach semi-finals — 5:49 PM ET Glasgow Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a hard-fought win against Connacht.

Report: Nick Saban invited to testify at hearing on Senate bill related to college sports — 5:47 PM ET Nick Saban has been invited to testify as a witness at Wednesday’s hearing on the bipartisan Senate bill related to college sports, Yahoo! Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported. The bill was introduced by…

‘Is He a Male Model?’ Trump Says He Wishes He Looked Like ‘Beautiful’ Jaxson Dart — 5:47 PM ET During a Friday preview of an upcoming Fox News interview between Lara Trump and President Donald Trump, the commander-in-chief recalled asking if "beautiful" NFL quarterback Jaxson Dart was "a male…

Game 58: Twins at Pirates — 5:45 PM ET The series opener in Pittsburgh, weird pizza, CBA stuff, and some Dock Ellis stories.

U.S. Defense Department reportedly recruiting troops to attend UFC event on White House lawn — 5:45 PM ET Personnel and officers have to meet height and weight requirements and must pay their own travel and lodging expenses, according to internal memos.

Game #58: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates — 5:45 PM ET The Pirates are at home looking to grab a win today.

Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after motorway supercar crash — 5:45 PM ET Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving following a serious single-vehicle collision on the M3 motorway. The incident occurred early on Thursday mo…

Game 56: San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals — 5:45 PM ET Your game thread for May 29, 2026.

Bills Need Michael Hoecht, Landon Jackson to Be Defensive Depth — 5:44 PM ET Edge rusher was a long-debated positional need for the Bills this offseason, and they’ve done a lot to address it. They might not have acquired a superstar at the position, but the group is looking m…

Brett Yormark: NCAA discussing unexpected plan to help with tampering in transfer portal — 5:44 PM ET As conversations continue about tampering and the transfer portal, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said NCAA president Charlie Baker has discussed a potential plan. It would allow schools and playe…

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts unexpected 'slowest' record during his 96-run knock vs GT — 5:44 PM ET Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 96 off 47 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, but surprisingly recorded the slowest fifty of his IPL career. The teenage star reach…

Bristol keep season alive with tense win over Bath — 5:42 PM ET Bristol dig deep to beat reigning Prem champions Bath 21-19 and keep alive their chances of gatecrashing the play-off places.

How do Ashton Jeanty, Mike Washington Jr. complement each other in Las Vegas Raiders’ backfield? — 5:41 PM ET How the Raiders’ two backs can play off of each other.

Meeke and McErlean in stacked Donegal Rally entry — 5:40 PM ET Kris Meeke, a five-time winner in the World Rally Championship, and current Rally1 driver Josh McErlean headline a star-studded entry for the Donegal International Rally.

Cincinnati's state tennis champs not rattled by competition. Or snake. — 5:40 PM ET Cincinnati high school tennis had a banner day at the OHSAA state tournament with three titles, unfazed by a snake found on an opponent's court.

Cincinnati's state tennis champs not rattled by competition. Or snake. — 5:40 PM ET Cincinnati high school tennis had a banner day at the OHSAA state tournament with three titles, unfazed by a snake found on an opponent's court.

Panthers ranked as 2nd-likeliest 2025 division winner to drop in 2026 — 5:40 PM ET CBS Sports has the Panthers as the second-likeliest 2025 division winner to be dethroned in 2026.

☝️Full backing at La U: Fernando Gago defends Israel Poblete — 5:40 PM ET Universidad de Chile is preparing for a crucial clash this Saturday, May 30, against Deportes Concepción at the Estadio Nacional, where it needs all three points to stay in the Liga de Primera title…

Benjamin Sesko reveals the reason behind United’s attacking success — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United’s new-look attack was on fire in the Premier League, and the statistics back up this claim.All three of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo crossed the 10-goal mark in .…

👀 Are Nacional dreaming of Wilmar Barrios? — 5:38 PM ET A surprising comment from Alfredo Morelos on social media sent Atlético Nacional fans into a frenzy. The Verdolaga striker took advantage of a post by Wilmar Barrios, who was celebrating another Russ…

Jadarian Price signs rookie contract with Seahawks — 5:37 PM ET Seahawks agree to terms with first-round pick running back on Friday afternoon

Nice stays in Ligue 1 after beating Saint-Etienne in playoff — 5:36 PM ET All of the goals came in the second half with striker Elye Wahi sealing the victory with two late goals. French Cup runner-up Nice finished 16th in Ligue 1 and Saint-Etienne placed third in Ligue 2.

Wahi scores brace as Nice thump Saint Etienne in French Ligue 1 play-off — 5:36 PM ET Elye Wahi's late brace helped Nice beat former French giants Saint Etienne 4-1 on Friday to retain their place in Ligue 1 and prevent the defeated visitors from gaining promotion from Ligue 2.Saint E…

From 'bling-bling' & disputes to unity: The transformation of PSG — 5:35 PM ET As Luis Enrique's PSG bid to defend their Champions League crown, European football expert Guillem Balague explores the club's transformation.

BYU struggles Friday at NCAA championships, slides down team leaderboard — 5:35 PM ET BYU freshman Kihei Akina is in the top 10 individually after shooting a 3-under 69 on Friday; he shot 71 on Thursday.

Series Preview: Angels aim to keep rolling in Tampa Bay — 5:35 PM ET Over the last week, the Los Angeles Angels have put together their most complete stretch of baseball yet.

Underrated Patriots DT sends strong message ahead of 2026 season — 5:35 PM ET Patriots defensive tackle Cory Durden is ready to take things to another level in 2026.

Mitchell Robinson’s finger surgery raises Knicks questions ahead of NBA Finals — 5:35 PM ET NEW YORK — Backup Knicks center Mitchell Robinson did not break his right pinky finger during practice at the team’s Tarrytown training facility on Thursday. And he didn’t suffer the injury during th…

Why Tennessee football players flooded Knoxville with big day of service work — 5:34 PM ET Tennessee football players suddenly turned up at a children's hospital, church parking lot, elementary school and Boys & Girls Club. Here's why.

Why Tennessee football players flooded Knoxville with big day of service work — 5:34 PM ET Tennessee football players suddenly turned up at a children's hospital, church parking lot, elementary school and Boys & Girls Club. Here's why.

Giants’ Abdul Carter sounds off on ‘face of our franchise’ Jaxson Dart aligning with Trump — 5:34 PM ET The Giants on Friday addressed Jaxson Dart's introduction of President Donald Trump.

😅The link between Colo Colo and the week's viral hit — 5:34 PM ET New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become the most viral figure in the buildup to the 2026 World Cup. Driven by a campaign by Argentine streamer Elscarso, the footballer went from obscurity to surpas…

What is the Lane Kiffin bill? How Ole Miss, LSU are tied to Senate proposal — 5:33 PM ET Ole Miss football is part of the newly proposed bill nicknamed for LSU coach Lane Kiffin. Here's what the bi-partisan bill proposes.

Giants’ Jaxson Dart explains why he introduced ‘respected’ Trump at rally — 5:33 PM ET Jaxson Dart's decision launched a controversy.

Super 25 champion Buford football to kick off 2026 opener on ESPN — 5:33 PM ET Early Super 25 football implications, indeed. 2025 national champ Buford will battle Gainesville in the Wolves' August opener on ESPN.

How Alex Zendejas, USMNT's No. 26, earned his World Cup moment after months of uncertainty — 5:32 PM ET Left out of recent USMNT camps and facing real doubt about his place, Alex Zendejas is now on the World Cup roster and in position to be an X factor.

Vanderbilt forward Tyler Nickel reveals biggest weapon as a prospect — 5:32 PM ET Tyler Nickel was one of the top 3-point shooters across Division I, and the Vanderbilt senior is confident that trait will carry over into the NBA.

Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift Capable of More in Ben Johnson's Offense — 5:32 PM ET After recording career-best rushing totals, Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift looks to unlock his full potential by expanding his role in Ben Johnson's offense.

Radio host Jim Costa triggers social-media feud with Tigers — 5:31 PM ET Jim Costa took exception to Wenceel Perez celebrating a home run on Instagram following another Tigers loss.

Cavs GM Mike Gansey becoming 76ers president of basketball operations — 5:31 PM ET Mike Gansey is an Olmsted Falls native who ascended to Cavs general manager. Now he's parlaying his experience into a job with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Blast round-up: Carlson ton as Glamorgan beat Somerset — 5:31 PM ET Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.

Jaxson Dart speaks to Giants about Donald Trump with Abdul Carter absent — 5:31 PM ET Jaxson Dart addressed some of his teammates this week about the quarterback’s controversial decision to introduce Donald Trump on stage last weekend. The consequences of Dart’s actions remain to be s…

Giants' entire 2026 rookie class under contract after Arvell Reese signs four-year deal — 5:30 PM ET All seven members of the Giants' 2026 draft class have officially signed their rookie contracts.

What channel are the Twins on tonight? What channel are the Pirates on? — 5:30 PM ET "Friday Night Baseball" returns to Apple TV+ with Twins-Pirates and Phillies-Dodgers on May 29, 2026.

Titans' Robert Saleh embracing NFL preseason oddity — 5:30 PM ET Titans coach Robert Saleh plans to hold joint practices with all three preseason opponents, embracing one of the NFL’s rare offseason approaches.

📰 CBS Sports (16 stories)

Free MLB home run picks May 29: Dodgers' Freddie Freeman among expert's best bets for Friday — 5:30 PM ET SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for games on Friday, May 29

College basketball rankings: St. John's continues offseason rise with addition of Tounde Yessoufou — 5:06 PM ET Rick Pitino added yet another weapon, and the Red Storm are knocking on the door of the top 10 in the latest Top 25 and 1

Free MLB picks, predictions for Friday: Proven expert has Phillies vs. Dodgers among his best bets — 5:02 PM ET SportsLine's Adam Thompson provides his best MLB bets for Friday's games

Meet Brody Bumila, the 6-foot-9 high schooler who throws 101 mph and should be a first-round MLB Draft pick — 4:45 PM ET Bumila, 18, lights up the radar gun and has the potential to be the 'next Randy Johnson or Chris Sale'

Braves vs. Reds odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Friday, May 29 from proven model — 4:30 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for the Friday matchup

MLB suspends Brewers' Abner Uribe for 'inappropriate' gesture toward Cardinals — 4:28 PM ET Uribe turned toward the St. Louis dugout after an eighth-inning strikeout in a moment that irked his manager

Alex Zendejas is the USMNT's good vibes guy making his case for a surprise World Cup showing — 4:27 PM ET Zendejas last played for the U.S. team in September but a run of good form with Club America ensured him a crack at his first World Cup roster

Jaxson Dart, John Harbaugh, Abdul Carter, other Giants address Donald Trump political rally drama — 4:22 PM ET Dart and Carter clear the air after Dart's political appearance sparked controversy

2026 French Open results: Joao Fonseca stuns Novak Djokovic in five-set instant classic at Roland-Garros — 4:17 PM ET The men's draw at the 2026 French Open is now wide open thanks to Fonseca ousting the 24-time grand slam champion

Knicks decline to say how Mitchell Robinson injured his pinky ahead of NBA Finals — 4:05 PM ET The Knicks big man needed surgery, and his status for the team's first Finals appearance in 27 years is unclear

PSG vs. Arsenal prediction, odds, time: 2026 UEFA Champions League final picks, best bets from top expert — 4:00 PM ET Martin Green has locked in his soccer best bets for Saturday's 2026 UEFA Champions League final featuring Arsenal vs. PSG on CBS and Paramount+

HQ PM Newsletter 5/29/2026 — 3:37 PM ET What to watch Friday night: Hurricanes aim to knock out Canadiens in Game 5, MLB + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Game 5 of Canadiens vs. Hurricanes, MLB and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Spurs vs. Thunder odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Western Conference finals picks, Game 7 best bets from model — 3:29 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 7 picks for Saturday

Magic to hire Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as next head coach, per report — 3:21 PM ET The Magic were linked to Billy Donovan during their search, but they've ultimately landed on one of the league's top assistants

UFC Fight Night odds, lines, predictions, time: Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo picks by elite MMA expert — 3:13 PM ET SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo card on Saturday on Paramount+

📰 BBC Sport (13 stories)

Glasgow fight past Connacht to reach semi-finals — 5:49 PM ET Glasgow Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a hard-fought win against Connacht.

Steyn-inspired Glasgow fight past Connacht to reach semi-finals — 5:49 PM ET Glasgow Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a hard-fought win against Connacht.

Bristol keep season alive with tense win over Bath — 5:42 PM ET Bristol dig deep to beat reigning Prem champions Bath 21-19 and keep alive their chances of gatecrashing the play-off places.

Carlson ton as Glamorgan beat Somerset - T20 Blast round-up — 5:31 PM ET Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.

Blast round-up: Carlson ton as Glamorgan beat Somerset — 5:31 PM ET Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.

The rise of PSG: From 'bling-bling' failings to European powerhouse — 5:22 PM ET As Luis Enrique's PSG bid to defend their Champions League crown, European football expert Guillem Balague explores the club's transformation.

Hampshire & Surrey tie thriller - Women's T20 Blast round-up — 5:15 PM ET Hampshire register a second tie in four Women's T20 Blast games as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintain their unbeaten start.

Man Utd want AC Milan winger Leao - Saturday's gossip — 4:48 PM ET Manchester United interested in AC Milan's Rafael Leao, while Manchester City face a fight to keep both Josko Gvardiol and Tijjani Reijnders.

Rhinos finish bottom after final-game loss to Panthers — 4:04 PM ET Birmingham Panthers gain a convincing 67-43 away win over Leeds Rhinos to avoid finishing bottom of the Netball Super League.

Barcelona move a dream for Gordon 'since he was three' — 3:31 PM ET Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

Barcelona move a dream for Gordon 'since he was three' — 3:31 PM ET Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

Players call for sponsorship boards removal after injury — 3:20 PM ET Britain's Katie Boulter says the French Open on-court sponsorship boards should be removed after Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez retires injured after tripping over one.

Atletico mock Barca's Alvarez move with joke Lamine Yamal bid — 3:10 PM ET Atletico Madrid aim a tongue-in-cheek dig at La Liga rivals Barcelona on Friday over their "smear campaign" in pursuit of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.

📰 The Guardian (3 stories)

Teenage prodigy João Fonseca beats old master Novak Djokovic in five-set epic at French Open — 5:43 PM ET Djokovic had stormed into 2-0 lead on Philippe-ChatrierBrazilian 19-year-old wins 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5As Novak Djokovic limped back to his chair four hours into a tennis match that had descended i…

‘There’s a burning fire in my belly’: Anthony Gordon signs for Barcelona from Newcastle in £69.3m deal — 5:15 PM ET England winger commits to Spanish giants to 2031‘It is a dream come true to be part of this club’Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle in a five-year deal believed to be worth £69.3m…

Liberation of Premier League title can help Arsenal blunt PSG and join Europe’s elite — 3:00 PM ET Mikel Arteta must find the balance between newfound freedom and tried-and-tested solidity against Luis Enrique’s attacking machineWelcome to Budapest: city of stew, city of pavement squares, city of…

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📰 Variety (10 stories)

Trump Blasts Judge Who Ordered President’s Name Removed From Kennedy Center and Halted Renovations, Says He Will Transfer Institution to Congressional Control — 5:51 PM ET President Donald Trump took aim at the judge who halted his plans to renovate the Kennedy Center — and ordered Trump’s name taken off the building — saying the judge should “be ashamed of himself,” b…

Music Industry Moves: Beastie Boys’ G-Son Studios Launches Kickstarter to Reopen as a Music Venue and Community Arts Space — 5:45 PM ET Los Angeles’ G-Son Studios — the former rehearsal space, recording studio, and headquarters of the Beastie Boys — is launching a public fundraising initiative via Kickstarter to restore and reopen th…

‘Wednesday,’ ‘Beef’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Artisans Reveal the Essential Tools They Need to Do Their Jobs — 5:35 PM ET Every artist needs one key tool to do their job. In a special edition of Variety’s For the Love of the Craft presented by Netflix, senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay caught up with the artisans behi…

Hannah Einbinder Speaks Out Against Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Campaign: ‘It’s Important to Resist That’ — 4:48 PM ET Following last night’s emotional series finale to “Hacks,” Hannah Einbinder is speaking out against Spencer Pratt’s run to be L.A.’s new mayor. “There’s a lot of wealth in this city and I think that…

Everybody Loves Grogu: How ‘Star Wars’ Artisans Brought the ‘Rascally’ Baby Yoda To Life — 4:37 PM ET When a film like “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is released, a certain level of fanfare is to be expected. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before audiences crowned a member of the cas…

‘Toy Story’ or Tay Story? Easter Eggs in New ‘TS’ Billboard Campaign Heighten Fans’ Belief That Taylor Swift Is Involved in Pixar Sequel — 4:20 PM ET Taylor Swift fans have been hoping that Disney/Pixar will “just say yes” when it comes to confirming longstanding rumors that the pop superstar is involved in some way with “Toy Story 5.” That’s not…

‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Explains It All: Breaking Down Liminal Spaces, Why He Was Nervous His Work Might Get ‘Butchered by Suits’ and What Sequels Might Look Like — 3:49 PM ET “Backrooms” is one of the most unique cinematic events of the year. The film, which opens in theaters Friday via A24, was directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who previously developed the web series…

Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name From Building Within Two Weeks, Halts Planned Two-Year Closure for Renovation — 3:23 PM ET The move by the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees to add President Donald Trump’s name to the D.C. cultural institution was illegal, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Christopher Coo…

Backstage at ‘The Lost Boys’: How Tony Nominee Ali Louis Bourzgui Becomes a Punk Rock Vampire — 3:16 PM ET It’s an hour before curtain at “The Lost Boys,” and Ali Louis Bourzgui is rolling out a red yoga mat in his dressing room so he can work his core before the matinee starts. As David, the rock god vam…

How the ‘Hacks’ Finale Managed to Shoot in the Louvre After Last Year’s Heist Made It Seemingly Impossible — 3:01 PM ET From the very beginning of “Hacks,” creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky knew where they wanted the show’s finale to take place: Paris. At the top of their wishlist, of course, was f…

📰 Hollywood Reporter (7 stories)

Netflix’s ‘Instadocs’ Producer on Why His New Docuseries Is Not Just a Newsmagazine Show — 5:44 PM ET For those who like their nightly eight hours, this job isn't for you.

Spring Belonged to Scott MacArthur — 5:30 PM ET With roles in ‘Running Point,’ ‘Rooster’ and now ‘Spider Noir,’ a Hollywood utility player is suddenly everywhere.

How to Watch the Canadian Screen Awards Online to See ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars, Mike Myers and More — 5:28 PM ET 'Heated Rivalry' landed 18 nominations for this year's ceremony, including a nod for Best Drama Series and Lead Performance nods for Hudson Williams and Francois Arnaud.

Cannes Un Certain Regard Winner ‘Everytime’ Sells to 1-2 Special for North America — 5:20 PM ET An unlikely trio hit by grief goes on a family holiday that never happened in the third feature from Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner, in which reality and fiction blur, and so does time.

Where to Watch ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Season 19, Guest Starring Connor Storrie — 4:36 PM ET The 'Heated Rivalry' breakout has a four-episode arc in the crime drama's latest season.

Trump Must Remove Name From Kennedy Center, Judge Orders — 3:57 PM ET Per the ruling, the planned closure of the center has also been temporarily halted.

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Bring ‘Office Romance,’ ‘Pressure’ Premieres and This Week’s Best Events — 3:00 PM ET Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

📰 New York Times (3 stories)

Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name From Building, Judge Orders — 5:50 PM ET The U.S. district judge also ruled that the institution’s board had not done its due diligence when voting to close for renovations.

Claude Bessy, Who Ruled Paris Opera Ballet School, Dies at 93 — 4:54 PM ET A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.

When a Reluctant Songwriting Star Found Refuge on a New York Stage — 3:38 PM ET A reissue chronicles the Joe’s Pub performances of Allen Toussaint, who wrote “Working in the Coal Mine” and other hits, after Hurricane Katrina forced him out of New Orleans.

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📰 Wired
Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’ TV Show. Its Original Creator Is Furious
— Wired, 4:56 PM ET
Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.

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