⚡ News Roundup: 273 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jun 17)

The Race to Save Survivors After a Texas Plane Crash — New York Times, 5:58 PM ET One woman’s video captured rescuers rushing to the small jet, which crashed on a Laredo highway. Five people escaped the wreckage, and one died.

Obama: Institutions dealing with Trump 'have fallen victim' to 'everything is about money' — The Hill, 5:57 PM ET Former President Obama on Tuesday accused institutions working with President Trump of having "fallen victim" to the notion that "everything is about money." The former president and former first lad…

England v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live — The Guardian, 5:56 PM ET ⚽️ In pictures: England v Croatia | All-time highest scorers⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email ScottThomas Tuchel speaks to Independent Television. “This is what we have worked for…

Ghana v Panama: World Cup 2026 – live — The Guardian, 5:55 PM ET ⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 7pm local/12am BST/9am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail BeauVisa issues have hit many teams’ traveling parties as they head toward the USA, but Ghana hav…

Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal — PBS NewsHour, 5:54 PM ET President Donald Trump is not known to be a fan of international gatherings of world leaders, but he changed his tune at this year's G7 summit at a French Alpine resort, where he was buoyed by suppor…

Duffer Brothers’ ‘The Boroughs’ Canceled by Netflix After One Season — Variety, 5:52 PM ET The Duffer Brothers’ sci-fi series “The Boroughs” has been canceled by Netflix after one season. The show, starring Alfred Molina and Alfre Woodard and created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, de…

WATCH: Trump tours Palace of Versailles before dinner with France's Macron — PBS NewsHour, 5:51 PM ET On Wednesday night, the French president threw open Louis XIV's palace to his U.S. counterpart for a private reception, show and dinner marking America's 250th birthday.

The Race to Save Survivors After a Texas Plane Crash — 5:58 PM ET One woman’s video captured rescuers rushing to the small jet, which crashed on a Laredo highway. Five people escaped the wreckage, and one died.

Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects — 5:49 PM ET It’s the third such deal the Interior Department has struck to pay firms to abandon plans for offshore turbines, spending roughly $2.5 billion to get companies to abandon their wind projects.

Live Updates: U.S. Details Agreement With Iran as Trump Departs G7 Summit — 5:47 PM ET A U.S. official provided what was described as the text of the preliminary agreement, which outlined a $300 billion plan for Iran’s reconstruction and 60 days of talks on its nuclear program.

Eight Victims Named in Deadly B-52 Crash in California — 5:47 PM ET All eight crew members died when the bomber crashed during a routine test mission at a military base in California on Monday.

Midwest Faces Tornadoes and Strong Winds on Wednesday — 5:45 PM ET A county in Iowa reported a wind gust of 94 miles per hour during early morning storms. More are expected into the night.

Seven Takeaways From the First World Cup Games at U.S. Venues — 5:44 PM ET The crowds have been big, the fans rabid and the lines, well, long. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere at sites across the country as the tournament started.

Federal Prisons Must Provide Hormones Sought by Trans Inmates — 5:40 PM ET The government had argued that a “pendulum swing” in the medical consensus justified treating trans inmates with psychotherapy and antidepressants instead.

Trump Feuds With Thune and G.O.P., Stoking Election-Year Rift — 5:35 PM ET The president upended the majority leader’s plans by yanking his intelligence nominee from a confirmation hearing and insisting on an end to the filibuster.

The Trump U.F.C. Fights Helped Me Understand My Sons — 5:35 PM ET In my darker moments, I worry I’ve failed them.

Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla — 5:34 PM ET Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.

‘The Whole World Saw That’: Congo Fans Rejoice in Draw With Portugal — 5:33 PM ET “If you’re coming to face Congo,” one fan said after his team stunned Portugal, a global soccer powerhouse, “just get ready to run and to fight, because we’re going to give it to you.”

Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge — 5:17 PM ET President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.

Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief — 5:11 PM ET The agreement outlines a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran, and says sanctions would be lifted in the future.

Colbert’s Use of ‘Peanuts’ Jingle on His Finale Will Cost CBS — 5:09 PM ET The network agreed to pay a licensing fee for an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which is donating the money to charity.

N.Y.P.D. Will Assign Largest Number of Officers Ever to Knicks Parade — 5:08 PM ET The department announced that it would deploy more than 10,000 of its ranks and put stringent security measures in place for the celebration of the Knicks’ N.B.A. championship on Thursday.

Finland Lifts a Nuclear Weapons Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World — 5:02 PM ET The Nordic country, which shares an 830-mile border with Russia, said the move would strengthen the NATO alliance, which it joined three years ago.

Bill Pulte, a Bulldog for Trump, Prepares to Take Reins at Spy Agency — 4:58 PM ET Democrats and some Republicans excoriated President Trump’s pick for a top national security job. The president pushed ahead anyway.

What to Know if You’re Going to the Knicks Parade — 4:51 PM ET New Yorkers will descend on Lower Manhattan on Thursday morning to celebrate the Knicks. Here’s what you should know if you are one of them.

‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Disrupt the 2026 Summer Box Office — 4:48 PM ET “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two breakout horror films from first-time directors in their 20s, have arguably redefined what a summer blockbuster can be.

See How the First Fed Statement Under Warsh Evolved — 4:48 PM ET Interest rates didn’t change, but the language in Fed’s policy statement, which it released alongside its rate decision today, certainly did.

‘Mistakes Are Made,’ Trump Says About Deadly U.S. Strikes on Iranian School — 4:47 PM ET More than 100 days after U.S. airstrikes demolished an elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, the president said the episode was still under investigation.

Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting as Anger Grows — 4:47 PM ET The leaders of the Georgia legislature pulled the plug on gerrymandering away U.S. House seats held by Black Democrats just hours before a special session was to begin.

Teenagers vs. Social Media Bans — 4:46 PM ET Australia barred children from social media in December. Since then, young people have found plenty of ways to skirt the measure.

Tech Firm C.E.O. Killed in Private Jet Crash in Texas, Officials Say — 4:41 PM ET The man killed, Joshua Baer, founded a firm that backed start-ups. The crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel as they flew to Austin, Texas. Five people survived the crash in Laredo.

Fed Meeting Live Updates: Kevin Warsh to Address U.S. Economy as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady — 4:38 PM ET Officials at the Federal Reserve were split between no cuts this year and one or more rate increases as they braced for higher inflation, according to a new set of projections.

Fed holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting. — 4:33 PM ET Officials at the Federal Reserve were split between no cuts this year and one or more rate increases as they braced for higher inflation, according to a new set of projections.

A Tropical Storm Came Ashore, but Houston’s Match ‘Dodged the Bullet’ — 4:32 PM ET Tropical Storm Arthur became the first named storm of the Atlantic season on Wednesday, but its rain and wind were moving away from Houston.

U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and More: See Full Text of the Deal — 4:25 PM ET New York Times reporters annotated the agreement, which a senior official disclosed on Wednesday.

U.S. Will Waive Oil Sanctions That Have Long Crimped Iran — 4:19 PM ET The preliminary U.S.-Iran deal temporarily waives restrictions that have limited the country’s oil sales and how much money it has been able to make from those exports.

Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal and Reveals, Again, His Obsession With Obama — 4:16 PM ET President Trump denied that the United States would be part of a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Iran and argued that his agreement was better than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015.

Stocks Drop on Fed Decision, and Oil Is Muted Amid Peace Deal Talks — 4:13 PM ET Traders are waiting for U.S. and Iranian officials to meet in Switzerland on Friday, when they are expected to sign an initial agreement and begin a 60-day cease-fire.

Takeaways from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chairman. — 4:10 PM ET

Jamaica in Talks With U.S. to Temporarily Hold Deported Migrants — 4:09 PM ET It was the latest in a slate of deals the Trump administration has pursued to expel migrants to countries to which they may have no personal ties.

Allowing Iran to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent,’ Maersk CEO Says — 4:09 PM ET With the United States and Iran nearing a deal to reopen the Persian Gulf, the shipping giant is treading cautiously.

Indiana Professor Who Taught Anti-White Supremacy Lesson Loses Job — 4:05 PM ET The lesson included a slide that suggested that the “Make America Great Again” slogan should be considered a form of covert white supremacy.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Receives Life Sentence After Guilty Plea — 4:01 PM ET The decision on Wednesday brought an end an infamous case that took investigators more than a decade to solve.

Here’s the latest. — 3:57 PM ET Group of 7 leaders will discuss Artificial Intelligence and global imbalances on Wednesday, even as questions over Iran linger.

Ohio Governor Says State Should End the Death Penalty, Breaking With His Party — 3:56 PM ET During a news conference on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, called on state lawmakers to end all executions, a practice he once supported.

F.T.C. Sues Group That Advises on Transgender Medical Treatments — 3:52 PM ET The group, World Professional Association for Transgender Health, offers guidelines on medical treatment for transgender patients.

17 Horses Die in Barn Fire in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — 3:47 PM ET The cause is under investigation. Only one horse in the barn, Twin B Speed Dial, is believed to have survived, sustaining minor injuries.

A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death — 3:45 PM ET The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild.

New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad — 3:43 PM ET The State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the department does not have the expertise.

Trump Rescinds Endorsement of Right-Wing Pastor After Texting Scandal — 3:14 PM ET The pastor, Jackson Lahmeyer, dropped out of the race for a House seat in Oklahoma as President Trump backed Mr. Lahmeyer’s Republican rival in a runoff election.

Trump Pulls Back Intelligence Pick to Pressure Congress on Elections Bill — 3:09 PM ET President Trump named Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, after a bipartisan backlash to his earlier choice of Bill Pulte. The move all but assures that Mr. Pulte will hold the job, at least…

Susan Collins Laments Roe’s Fall but Doesn’t ‘Regret’ Confirming Kavanaugh — 3:06 PM ET Ms. Collins, a Republican in Maine facing a tough re-election battle, defended her vote to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh as Democrats look to capitalize on it politically.

Fed holds rates steady, pares down statement to remove cutting bias — 5:42 PM ET The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its interest rate decision.

Defense contractors would be barred from buying back their stock in bill approved by Senate panel — 5:38 PM ET A bill the Senate Armed Services Committee approved would prevent defense contractors from buying back their stock without Pentagon approval.

Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman — 5:31 PM ET The Federal Reserve and Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday followed the script on interest rates closely.

JetBlue to reduce Newark, LaGuardia footprint as it forges ahead in Fort Lauderdale — 5:20 PM ET JetBlue is planning to cut some employee bases at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and tech bases at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

Analysis: Chairman Kevin Warsh’s task forces are the key to understanding the new Fed — 5:04 PM ET The new leader of the Fed left interest rates alone but made clear how he plans to rewire the central bank.

The market didn't like what it heard from the Fed and its new leader Kevin Warsh — 4:55 PM ET The S&P 500 closed down 1.2%, as bond yields rose.

CEOs of Anthropic and Google DeepMind call for U.S.-led AI coalition in meeting at G7 — 4:42 PM ET Tech leaders and heads of state, including President Donald Trump, joined a meeting about AI standards at the G7 Summit.

Jeffrey Gundlach says Fed's Warsh is not going to be the 'easy money' chairman many hoped for — 4:26 PM ET Gundlach said Warsh's stance reduces the risk of overly accommodative monetary policy that could reignite inflation and push longer-term borrowing costs higher.

Fed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, savings rates, mortgages and car loans — 4:24 PM ET Here’s a look at how the Fed's June interest rate decision may affect your finances.

SpaceX posts first losing day as stock sinks 5%, losing momentum after a multiday rally — 4:10 PM ET Elon Musk's space and AI company has seen its stock surge since its blockbuster IPO on Friday.

2-year Treasury yield rockets higher as many Fed officials signal possible hike this year — 4:02 PM ET U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after the Fed held interest rates steady during Kevin Warsh's first policy meeting as chairman.

CarMax shares fall after used car retailer reports earnings beats, CEO details turnaround plan — 4:02 PM ET Despite the beats, questions remain about the company's ability to grow and cut costs under the plan amid tougher market conditions, including margin pressure.

Carvana’s new vehicle strategy turns dealership into ‘playground,’ test-drive center with sales all online — 4:02 PM ET But don't expect Carvana to sell you a vehicle at one of its seven Stellantis stores, marking a stark contrast from typical franchised dealers.

Allbirds continues AI pivot with name change and CEO hire, sending stock soaring — 4:00 PM ET Allbirds became NewBird AI in April and said it would trade shoes for AI compute infrastructure.

Trump says he likes idea of blaming Vance if Iran deal doesn't work out — 3:54 PM ET President Trump at the G7 summit said the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran "might not be the kind of document that I should be signing."

Fed meeting recap: Warsh announces task forces to overhaul major Federal Reserve operations — 3:32 PM ET The Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Wednesday marks the first one with Kevin Warsh at the helm.

Chairman Warsh abstains from giving rate forecast as several members signal a hike in 2026 — 3:27 PM ET The median projection called for the federal funds rate to end 2026 at 3.8%, a quarter percentage point above the current target range.

Chairman Warsh drastically alters Fed rate statement. Here's what's changed — 3:25 PM ET This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in April.

Financials have the market's deepest bench of near-breakouts — 3:06 PM ET CNBC screened the S&P 500 for stocks trading close to 52-week highs that have not made new highs recently.

Australia news live: nonstop Sydney-London flights delayed again; anti-abortion bill blocked in SA — 5:53 PM ET Qantas now says first Project Sunrise flight due to take off in November 2027. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew One Nation MP details Hanson’s ‘m…

Middle East crisis live: Iran agrees to destroy enriched uranium stockpile, memorandum read out by US officials says — 5:52 PM ET Senior US officials read out MOU text to journalists, insisting down-blending is a starting point; deal says sanctions relief tied to nuclear actionAnalysis: Where does Iran deal leave US-Israel rela…

‘Regrettable’: Republican senator breaks with Trump after president delays Jay Clayton’s nomination for intelligence director – live — 5:32 PM ET Senate intelligence committee chair Tom Cotton says hearing postponed after Trump ordered Jay Clayton to not appear; delay extends lapse of powerful US surveillance toolTrump derails confirmation pro…

US releases text of Iran peace plan as Trump says deal averts ‘worldwide depression’ — 5:16 PM ET Details of 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Trump administration has released the tex…

The unproven autism treatment taking off under RFK Jr – Stateside with Kai and Carter — 5:00 PM ET Parents of children with autism are turning to a controversial stem cell treatment backed by the US Health Secretary. A growing number of clinics in the US are charging parents tens of thousands of d…

Families of eight women killed confront the Gilgo Beach serial killer: ‘Save a spot in hell’ — 4:57 PM ET New York judge imposes life without parole after emotional statements at Rex Heuermann’s sentencingSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe families of eight women killed by Rex Heuermann…

LA leaders back investigation into police killing of two-year-old dog — 4:53 PM ET Officers responding to call about ‘screaming woman’, who was celebrating Knicks win, shot dog named JamesonAs the Los Angeles police department faces mounting scrutiny after officers shot and killed…

Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group — 4:36 PM ET Four states file alongside FTC, claiming WPath made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minorsThe Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the World Professional Association for Tra…

Georgia Republicans decline to redraw congressional map in defiance of Trump — 4:35 PM ET Lawmakers cite rushed timeline and public input despite pressure to redraw districts after supreme court opinionGeorgia Republicans declined to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special s…

Federal Reserve holds rates steady but signals possible hike before year’s end — 4:34 PM ET Open markets committee says ‘economic activity is expanding at a solid pace’ in first meeting under new chair Kevin WarshUS stock markets dropped on Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve left…

Even as Florida moves detainees from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, activists fight for its permanent closure — 4:28 PM ET Groups cite detainee maltreatment and degradation of surrounding land as reasons to close facility permanentlySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAn alliance of environmental groups has…

Oklahoma congressional candidate drops out amid texting infidelity furor — 4:23 PM ET Jackson Lahmeyer, a Christian nationalist and Pastors for Trump founder, loses Trump endorsement to competitorThe Oklahoma congressional candidate Jackson Lahmeyer announced on Wednesday that he was…

Mississippi officer put on leave after killing baby in car outside Walmart — 4:11 PM ET Protests erupt in Senatobia after one-year-old Kohen Wiley killed after police responded to report of shopliftingA Mississippi police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a shooting…

US air force names eight killed in Boeing B-52 test flight crash in California — 4:10 PM ET Victims include four airmen, a reservist and three civilians as inquiry into Edwards crash continuesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAir force officials have released the names of the…

Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos — 3:54 PM ET Exclusive: Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse of Starmer government would increase instabilityHow quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?Andy Burnham’…

Trump nominee for DoJ inspector general declines to call Capitol riot an ‘attack’– video — 3:33 PM ET Don Berthiaume, the Trump nominee for inspector general at the Department of Justice, refused to outright say that the January 6 insurrection was an 'attack'. Berthiaume was testifying before the Sen…

‘We had right of way’: when British fair play met Russian firepower off the Isle of Wight — 3:17 PM ET Jane and Alan Kelvey’s holiday yacht met a warship in the Channel – at a tense time for Anglo-Russian relations“We actually had right of way,” said Jane Kelvey, a little crossly, though keeping it ci…

Trump official declines to call January 6 an ‘attack’, describing ‘protests and such’ — 3:09 PM ET Don Berthiaume, Trump nominee for inspector general at justice department, pressed by senators amid confirmationDonald Trump’s nominee to serve as a top independent watchdog at the Department of Just…

'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle — 5:42 PM ET Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.

Why was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia? — 5:03 PM ET Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.

Why was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia? — 5:03 PM ET Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.

Rate the players in England's World Cup opener against Croatia — 4:52 PM ET Rate the England and Croatia players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Mason: Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer — 4:39 PM ET The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

MI5 boss declares himself a Slow Horses fan — 4:30 PM ET Sir Ken McCallum says he is a fan of the show that has been described as the anti-James Bond.

Initial US-Iran agreement leaves many key issues to be negotiated — 4:23 PM ET Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.

A Sonny day after dark week for English cricket — 3:57 PM ET Bowler Sonny Baker lifts the mood around English cricket on day one of the second Test against New Zealand by staying true to himself after previous horror debuts.

Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum — 3:42 PM ET Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.

Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum — 3:42 PM ET Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.

DR Congo earn World Cup point against Portugal — 3:36 PM ET DR Congo come from behind to hold Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their Group K match at the Houston Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.

Teen accused of girl's murder expelled from school hours before her death, court hears — 3:32 PM ET A teenage boy is accused of fatally stabbing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe at her Weston-super-Mare home.

BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan — 3:22 PM ET In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.

UN human rights experts demand release of British couple jailed in Iran — 3:21 PM ET They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.

What's in the US-Iran agreement? — 3:18 PM ET US officials have described the MoU as 'performance-based', with Iran benefitting as it complies.

Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial — 3:03 PM ET Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.

Al Jazeera journalist reunited with family in Khartoum after years of war — 5:34 PM ET Al Jazeera journalist Al-Tahir al-Mardi has been reunited with his family in Khartoum after three years of separation.

Huawei CFO’s admissions can be used at criminal trial, US judge rules — 5:32 PM ET CFO Meng Wanzhou said in 2021 that Huawei illegally conducted business in Iran.

Thieves with bulldozer carry out ATM heist in 4 minutes — 5:11 PM ET CCTV footage released by police shows thieves using a bulldozer to tear an ATM from the front of a bank.

Meet Yoane Wissa, who scored DR Congo’s first-ever goal at a World Cup — 5:10 PM ET Wissa, who nearly lost his sight in 2021, scored a header marking DR Congo’s historic return to the World Cup.

Gilgo Beach killer sentenced to life without parole — 5:07 PM ET New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole for the murders of eight women.

Croatia fans rock cowboy style in Dallas parade ahead of match with England — 4:56 PM ET Thousands of Croatia supporters turned downtown Dallas into a sea of red and white ahead of face-off with England.

‘Don’t meddle’: Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil’s elections — 4:14 PM ET Lula is currently in a tight race for re-election against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump.

Why was India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked? — 4:10 PM ET Why was India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked?

Read the US account of unreleased 14-point Iran ceasefire memorandum — 4:05 PM ET US official gives clearest account yet of deal set to be signed by US and Iran Friday; Iran has not confirmed text.

Palestinian residents shocked by devastation in West Bank refugee camp — 3:55 PM ET Palestinian families briefly returned to Tulkarem refugee camp after more than a year of forced displacement.

‘Send them back’ chants in EU Parliament after anti-migrant bill passes — 3:42 PM ET ‘Send them back’ chants in EU Parliament after anti-migrant bill passes.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup — 3:37 PM ET Ana Candida Evora and Vozinha 'will be reunited in Miami' for Cape Verde's match against Uruguay on Sunday.

Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in World Cup 2026 opener — 3:25 PM ET Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal, but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.

Freed Palestinian prisoner meets son conceived with smuggled sperm — 3:21 PM ET After spending 25 years in Israeli prisons, Abdul Karim al-Rimawi embraced his son Majd for the first time.

Trump eyes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ signing — 3:14 PM ET A US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is set to be signed Friday.

Ukrainian rescuers killed in Russian secondary strike laid to rest — 3:04 PM ET Mourners gathered at a cemetery in Kharkiv as three Ukrainian rescuers were laid to rest.

Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal — 5:54 PM ET President Donald Trump is not known to be a fan of international gatherings of world leaders, but he changed his tune at this year's G7 summit at a French Alpine resort, where he was buoyed by suppor…

WATCH: Trump tours Palace of Versailles before dinner with France's Macron — 5:51 PM ET On Wednesday night, the French president threw open Louis XIV's palace to his U.S. counterpart for a private reception, show and dinner marking America's 250th birthday.

The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school — 5:30 PM ET Soon, half of all American schoolkids will live in states that offer public money for a private education. Texas is the latest to join in, budgeting $1 billion to spend this fall on private school sc…

LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Arthur — 5:26 PM ET A disorganized cluster of storms that had been plaguing the Gulf Coast for days came together to form Tropical Storm Arthur on Wednesday — the first tropical cyclone of the season in the Atlantic bas…

Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump — 4:59 PM ET Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs, opting for the president's preferred U.S. Senate candidate but rejecting his choice for governor in favor of a bill…

Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending — 4:45 PM ET The Trump administration is giving Indiana more flexibility over how it decides to spend its federal grant money, the third state to receive such exemptions from the Education Department as it seeks…

The price tag of overcoming a Trump endorsement, and other takeaways from Tuesday's primaries — 4:36 PM ET Rick Jackson's campaign spent more than $100 million, largely out of his own pocket, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor.

What to know about the demining and escort mission that U.S. allies want for the Strait of Hormuz — 4:28 PM ET The naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. allies are proposing as a follow-up to a deal to end the Iran war would aim to reassure crews and shipping insurers that vessels can safely naviga…

Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE — 4:14 PM ET A federal judge on Tuesday declined to overturn a Wisconsin judge's obstruction of justice conviction for helping a man evade immigration officers who showed up at a courtroom looking to detain him.

Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia — 4:03 PM ET Leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France promised to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow.

What's in the agreement to end the U.S. war in Iran, according to a U.S. official — 3:58 PM ET A senior U.S. official shared with reporters Wednesday what's in the agreement the U.S. and Iran are expected to sign to end the war.

Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria — 3:56 PM ET Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an ea…

Chi-Hua Chien saw Facebook coming; now he says the real AI winners won’t be selling AI — 5:30 PM ET Chi-Hua Chien has spent more than two decades as a venture capitalist, but he thinks like a cultural anthropologist.

Roelof Botha joins SpaceX’s board of directors — 4:32 PM ET The former Sequoia Capital leader is filling an "existing vacancy" on SpaceX's board, days after the company went public in the largest IPO ever.

After unveiling ridiculously expensive AR glasses, Snap’s stock takes a dive — 4:24 PM ET Snap's long-awaited smart glasses debut hasn't exactly done wonders for the company's stock.

NEA’s Tiffany Luck says enterprises are still figuring out their AI ROI — 4:17 PM ET Tokenmaxxing was the hottest trend in Silicon Valley earlier this year, with CEOs encouraging employees to push AI usage as far as it would go. Then the bill came due. Uber reportedly blew through it…

FTC lawsuit reveals how subscription scam networks evade app store enforcement — 3:46 PM ET A new FTC lawsuit reveals how sophisticated subscription app operators can allegedly use shell companies and payment infrastructure to stay active on app stores despite mounting consumer complaints.

World leaders want American AI. They just don’t want America to be able to turn it off. — 3:01 PM ET French President Macron and Indian PM Modi raised alarms at the G7 summit that the U.S. could cut off access to American AI overnight — a fear the Anthropic blackout just made real.

Sooner than expected? Useful quantum error correction promised for 2028. — 4:44 PM ET Elsewhere, beyond-classical quantum hardware, plus classical computing fires back.

California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network — 4:07 PM ET FCC considers AT&T petitions to preempt state rules and discontinue phone service.

Massive breach spills credentials for thousands of sensitive networks — 3:54 PM ET The affected include Oracle, Lenovo, FedEx, a NATO contractor, and Fortinet.

Tesco moving 40,000 server workloads off VMware amid Broadcom's “abusive conduct” — 3:43 PM ET Tesco claimed Broadcom hiked its VMware prices by about 175 percent in UK court filings.

AI coding agents taught robots how to install GPUs and cut zip ties — 3:25 PM ET Nvidia's self-improvement program for robots enlists teams of AI coding agents.

Tim Cook says RAM expenses are ‘unsustainable’ and Apple is going to raise prices — 5:42 PM ET Apple is planning to raise prices in response to the ongoing memory shortage. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says "price increases are unavoidable:" We're doing our…

VSCO launches Studio Pro mobile photo editing app and plans $500 per year subscription — 4:43 PM ET VSCO is taking on Adobe with a new Studio Pro editing app rolling out today on iOS and coming to macOS later this year, as Bloomberg reports. At launch, the app offers tools for batch editing, style…

Epic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other games — 3:09 PM ET Epic Games has been touting the potential of an interoperable metaverse for years, though that vision hasn't yet become a reality. But with Unreal Engine 6, the next major version of its game develop…

A Robin Hood You May Not Want to Root for — 4:41 PM ET A mournful new film reimagines the classic do-gooder as an antihero.

Netanyahu Finally Learns the Truth About Trump — 4:28 PM ET An alliance with the president was the Israeli prime minister’s selling point. Now it may be his downfall.

What Color Is the Reflecting Pool? An Investigation. — 3:30 PM ET President Trump wanted an American-flag-blue Reflecting Pool. Instead, he got a swamp.

As western fires erupt, Trump's Forest Service says it's now fully staffed — 5:33 PM ET The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.

Here's how much the the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger — 5:23 PM ET More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, the costs and aftereffects are felt around the world.

Obama: Institutions dealing with Trump 'have fallen victim' to 'everything is about money' — 5:57 PM ET Former President Obama on Tuesday accused institutions working with President Trump of having "fallen victim" to the notion that "everything is about money." The former president and former first lad…

Senate fumes as Clayton chaos unwinds path to renew FISA — 5:41 PM ET President Trump’s scuttling of a hearing to review his pick for director of national intelligence (DNI) has once again plunged Congress into chaos over who will lead the intelligence community and ho…

Biden's Iran envoy says Trump's MOU 'preferable to any of the alternatives on offer' — 5:37 PM ET Former President Biden’s envoy on Iran said Wednesday the deal between the Trump administration and Tehran is “far preferable to any of the alternatives.” Robert Malley, who also negotiated the 2015…

MOU opens Hormuz, lifts sanctions on Iran's oil — 5:35 PM ET {beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story MOU opens Hormuz, lifts sanctions on Iran's oil Key details on the 60-day ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran were unveiled Wednesday. © Photo Cr…

Scottish World Cup fans are drinking Boston dry — 5:19 PM ET Scottish soccer fans came to Boston thirsty — and drank the Sam Adams downtown taproom dry.

RFK Jr. announces $700M investment in addiction services, emphasizing faith-based organizations — 5:07 PM ET Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced a $700 million investment into behavioral health programs, indicating an emphasis on faith-based recovery organi…

DOJ uses alleged UFC plot to argue for Trump ballroom — 5:07 PM ET A foiled plot to attack an outdoor UFC event at the White House over the weekend is further proof why President Trump’s proposed ballroom is needed for security reasons, a senior Department of Justic…

Oklahoma pastor drops out of runoff for Hern's House seat after Trump withdraws endorsement — 5:05 PM ET Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, who was previously endorsed by President Trump, has withdrawn from the GOP primary runoff for Oklahoma’s solid red 1st Congressional District after being exposed in a t…

Federal Reserve shifts away from forward guidance under new chief Kevin Warsh — 5:00 PM ET New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank will move away from forecasting its future action under his leadership. In announcing its decision to hold interest rates steady,…

Missouri attorney general calls on MLB not to discipline players over Pride Night protest — 4:55 PM ET Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway pressed MLB not to discipline San Francisco Giants players over Bible verses on their Pride Night-themed caps. In a letter posted to the social platform X…

Senators look to jam Hegseth’s travel budget over boat strikes, Iran girls school bombing — 4:52 PM ET Senators are looking to jam Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget until the Pentagon shares more information about the U.S. military’s strikes on alleged drug boats and the lethal bombing of…

US moves to end Teamsters union oversight — 4:47 PM ET The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Teamsters union on Wednesday jointly moved to end federal oversight of the union. The DOJ decided in 2015 to progressively move toward ending oversight of the…

Trump defends Iran deal amid criticism: 5 takeaways — 4:37 PM ET President Trump defended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) released Wednesday that ends the war with Iran, even as he suggested it may not be “permanent” during a press conference from the Group of…

Nvidia CEO: Society needs to change with advent of AI — 4:32 PM ET Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is emphasizing society must change with the development and increased use of artificial intelligence, urging all individuals to engage with the technology. "We need to create…

Live updates: Trump defends details in MOU with Iran; Macron entertains at Palace of Versailles — 4:29 PM ET President Trump on Wednesday defended the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, telling a press conference after the Group of Seven (G7) summit that the U.S. will resume bombing Iran…

Georgia GOP drops redistricting plan that would hurt Black representation — 5:15 PM ET Gov. Brian Kemp had called a special session so Republicans could secure one or more additional House seats in the 2028 elections. But lawmakers pulled the plug.

Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles — 4:34 PM ET Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

Trump defends his Iran deal, criticizes longtime ally Israel as G-7 ends — 4:32 PM ET In a sprawling news conference at the G-7 summit in France, the president touted the economic benefits of the ceasefire and threatened force if it fails.

Trump says intelligence chief pick’s hearing is off and Pulte will remain for now — 4:05 PM ET The Senate postponed the hearing after Trump derailed the process. Sen. Tom Cotton said the president directed Jay Clayton, the DNI nominee, not to appear.

The Supreme Court’s major cases during the 2025-26 term — 3:48 PM ET The Supreme Court has taken up Trump-related cases in its new term, as well as cases dealing with gay and transgender issues and campaigns.

Trump touts preliminary deal to end the war with Iran in press conference — 5:46 PM ET President Trump gave a wide-ranging press conference Wednesday at the end of the G7 summit where he tackled questions about his tentative agreement with Iran.

What Wisconsin swing voters say about Trump, the Iran war and America at 250 — 4:38 PM ET Swing voters from Wisconsin share their thoughts on the Iran war, high prices and how they're feeling about America at its 250th year marker.

Michigan pollster accuses McMorrow campaign of killing unfavorable Senate poll — 4:23 PM ET The independent poll shows her trailing with 6 percent support among likely Democratic primary voters.

Pence-backed think tank joins push to keep kids’ safety bills out of AI package — 3:38 PM ET A coalition including Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom says proposals tied to a broader AI framework would create privacy risks and chill online expression.

Commissioner’s Cup check-in, Nneka Ogwumike on the CBA coming to fruition & New York Liberty’s surge explained — 5:51 PM ET Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by WNBA reporter, writer and podcaster Jackie Powell who dishes out the latest updates on all things Commissioner’s Cup. The duo dive into the New York Libert…

'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle — 5:48 PM ET Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.

DR Congo earn first World Cup point to frustrate Portugal and Ronaldo — 5:48 PM ET Yoane Wissa's header earns DR Congo a first ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Portugal.

Blue Jays Will Deploy Full Bullpen Game vs. Red Sox — 5:48 PM ET The Blue Jays lost their starting pitcher before Wednesday's game.

Caniacs soaking up every moment ahead of Saturday's Stanley Cup victory parade — 5:47 PM ET Thousands of Caniacs are expected to line the streets Saturday as the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate their 2026 Stanley Cup championship.

Top 20 2026 NBA free agents: Jalen Duren, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Walker Kessler — 5:47 PM ET Free agency isn't how the big names change teams anymore, but there are big names worth watching.

CFL Week 3 Best Bets: Props For Nathan Rourke, Chad Kelly, More — 5:46 PM ET Check out a quartet of player props for CFL Week 3 action, including bets for reigning Most Outstanding Player Nathan Rourke, the dynamic Chad Kelly and more!

Fernando Mendoza versus Illinois, Part IV of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania — 5:45 PM ET One of the most-efficient outings of the Heisman Trophy winner’s season

Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals Jordyn Woods’ Reaction To Knicks Owner Advocating For No Sex — 5:45 PM ET Karl-Anthony Towns is opening up about how his fiancée, Jordyn Woods, reacted to the New York Knicks owner suggesting his The Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals Jordyn Woods’ Reaction To Knicks Owner Advocat…

North Carolina vs. West Virginia baseball box score: Live stats from College World Series — 5:45 PM ET Tar Heels will try to advance in Omaha.

What happened to Shohei Ohtani’s finger? Dodgers superstar left with bloodied hand as blister injury lingers — 5:43 PM ET The Dodgers' two-way star has been pitching through a minor injury, but blood was seen coming from Ohtani's finger on Wednesday.

England assistant Anthony Barry critical of first-half display against Croatia in punchy ITV interview — 5:42 PM ET England squandered the lead twice in the first half against old foes Croatia in Dallas

LA heat expected to rise as World Cup games continue at SoFi Stadium — 5:41 PM ET As games continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, early forecasts show high temperatures for host city Los Angeles the week of June 22.

2028 OT Isaiah Whitehead commits to LSU — 5:41 PM ET LSU has its first commitment in the 2028 cycle and it comes from the younger brother of another prospect who pledged to the Tigers earlier on Wednesday. Chesterfield (Va.) Lloyd C. Bird three-star of…

Ravens Reacts Survey: which FA should come to Baltimore this summer? — 5:41 PM ET Take the latest Ravens Reacts survey and tell us which available free agent the team should sign this summer!

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup — 5:41 PM ET Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the hero of their shock 0-0 draw with Spain, will be joined by his mother at the World Cup after the United States government waived visa fees. The 40-year-old played a…

Alleged racist World Cup TV comment in Argentina was manipulated — 5:41 PM ET An Argentinian sports commentator has dismissed making an alleged racist statement during a World Cup broadcast and said his commentary was manipulated. "Over the past few hours, digitally manipulate…

Knicks' NBA Draft News: Alex Karaban, Dillon Mitchell have pre-draft workout with New York — 5:40 PM ET The Knicks' pursuit of back-to-back championships begins this offseason with the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's the latest buzz surrounding the upcoming draft, which will emanate from Barclays Center on June…

Rashford sale could reignite United approach for Liverpool target — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United are hunting for a left-winger after Michael Carrick had to rely on makeshift options last season.Make no mistake, both Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu excelled down the left, but th…

CC Sabathia: Brewers' ace Jacob Misiorowski is MLB's best pitcher right now — 5:39 PM ET The Hall of Famer examines how Misiorowski has established himself as one of the game's most intimidating flamethrowers.

CC Sabathia ranks New York City's greatest athletes of all time — 5:39 PM ET From Derek Jeter to Eli Manning and now Jalen Brunson, there's no shortage of contenders for New York City's greatest athletes ever.

North Carolina will head to the CWS finals for 1st time since 2007 after knocking out West Virginia — 5:39 PM ET Owen Hull had a triple and two doubles among his four hits, Gavin Gallaher had four hits and four RBIs and North Carolina rolled past West Virginia 12-7 on Wednesday to advance to the College World S…

MLB Pride Night initiatives met with player resistance and Republican criticism — 5:39 PM ET The fallout from these incidents has included criticism from prominent political figures, such as Vice President JD Vance

Broncos WR reverts to season-ending injured reserve after clearing waivers — 5:38 PM ET After clearing waivers, Broncos WR Michael Woods reverted to the team's season-ending injured reserve list.

How much will Kentucky athletics director J Batt make on 6-year deal? — 5:38 PM ET Kentucky has hired J Batt as athletics director and Champions Blue CEO. Here's what the former Michigan State AD will make with the Wildcats:

Hurricanes championship parade expected to bring 100K people to Raleigh, city leader says — 5:38 PM ET The City of Raleigh estimates thousands will attend the Hurricanes Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday.

Sharks trade for Michael Kesselring, swap first-round picks with Sabres — 5:37 PM ET The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres. The teams also switched first-round picks as part of the deal.

Ravens' Mark Andrews should morph back into magnificence in 2026 — 5:37 PM ET Baltimore Ravens tight-end Mark Andrews saw a decline in his production in 2024 but a change in personnel might allow him to be increasingly dynamic.

Dolphins sign OT Gottlieb Ayedze — 5:37 PM ET The Dolphins announced a roster move on Wednesday afternoon.

Defenseman Caroline Harvey taken No. 1 overall in 2026 PWHL draft by Vancouver — 5:36 PM ET Hours after winning IIHF Player of the Year, Caroline Harvey was selected first overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft.

Let’s Do It Again: Georgia/Oklahoma CWS TV/Streaming and Live Thread — 5:36 PM ET Your Georgia Bulldogs are once again taking on the Oklahoma Sooners in the College World Series, this time with even more at stake. The Bulldogs dispatched the Texas Longhorns last night and now need…

A’ja Wilson leading early charge for All-Star votes — 5:35 PM ET A’ja Wilson is eyeing an unprecedented fifth MVP award this season, and fans are noticing as the All-Star Game begins to pull into view.

IndyCar reducing hybrid power output amid constant failures to start season — 5:35 PM ET IndyCar is reducing hybrid power at Road America to address persistent system failures and supply shortages.

IndyCar reducing hybrid power output amid constant failures to start season — 5:35 PM ET IndyCar is reducing hybrid power at Road America to address persistent system failures and supply shortages.

Cincinnati denies agent's claim that it knew about Brendan Sorsby's gambling habits — 5:35 PM ET During a Thursday interview with 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, agent Ron Slavin said the University of Cincinnati knew about quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling habits.

Pat Surtain II: Jaylen Waddle's speed adds a whole different dynamic to the Broncos — 5:35 PM ET Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II says he's lining up against a different Denver offense in offseason practices, thanks to the arrival of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.

Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea soccer training camp in Guadalajara — 5:35 PM ET Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone that flew near the South Korean national team’s training camp in the central city of Guadalajara, where the team is preparing for its open…

Braves hope JR Ritchie can pull team out of downturn vs. Giants — 5:34 PM ET Can the rookie build off his best career outing?

Why was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia? — 5:34 PM ET Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.

Breakout candidates set for a heavier workload during 2026 NFL season — 5:34 PM ET Every season in the NFL, you can look forward to a player coming out of nowhere and solidifying their name at the top of everyone's minds.

Kentucky to reportedly pay J Batt's buyout at Michigan State — 5:33 PM ET Kentucky will reportedly pay J Batt's buyout for leaving Michigan State after one year

NCAA president Charlie Baker formally endorses Protect College Sports Act ahead of Senate markup — 5:33 PM ET NCAA president Charlie Baker has formally endorsed the Protect College Sports Act ahead of a scheduled markup in the Senate. While he said there are issues the bill does not address, the bill would p…

Former Packers edge rusher signing with Falcons after successful UFL stint — 5:33 PM ET Former Packers edge rusher Keshawn Banks is signing with the Falcons after starring in the UFL.

Lou Merloni: Red Sox Shouldn't Trade Willson Contreras At MLB Deadline — 5:32 PM ET Willson Contreras is involved in a lot of trade speculation.

Bruins' Potential Trade Target Is Now Officially Off The Board — 5:32 PM ET The Bruins can forget about acquiring this defenseman.

Vote for the top 2025-26 Bucks County girls sports team — 5:32 PM ET Cast your vote for who you think should be the top 2026 PIAA high school girls team in the Bucks County area

Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum — 5:31 PM ET Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.

Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright' — 5:31 PM ET Danilo admitted on Wednesday that Brazil's lacklustre start to the World Cup was "frightening", but said he was confident the team would improve.The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star rece…

Caroline Harvey selected by Vancouver Goldeneyes with first pick in 2026 PWHL Draft — 5:31 PM ET DETROIT — Following a disappointing inaugural season, the Vancouver Goldeneyes have a new franchise player after drafting defender Caroline Harvey first overall at the 2026 PWHL Draft on Wednesday. H…

New-look Rainbows embark on their journey as summer session tips off — 5:31 PM ET For the Hawaii men’s basketball team, the free-throw line was the starter’s line. On Tuesday, the Rainbow Warriors opened their summer session with separate hour-long sessions for the bigs and guards…

2026 U.S. Open prize money, purse: USGA increases pool to $22.5 million, winner takes home $4.5 million — 5:39 PM ET The USGA increased its purse by $1 million for the 126th playing of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

Will Rory McIlroy complete evolution by earning redemption as U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills? — 5:36 PM ET McIlroy has matured and become far more strategic since his last encounter with this course

Ghana vs. Panama odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets by expert on 18-8 roll — 5:00 PM ET SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Panama vs. Ghana best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Wednesday

NBA offseason predictions: Experts pick landing spots for Giannis, LeBron, Kawhi and more — 4:59 PM ET Who will win the Giannis sweepstakes? Could the Warriors pull off a shocking double whammy? Our experts are making their early summer predictions

WNBA All-Star fan voting: A'ja Wilson leads early returns, Caitlin Clark down significantly since last year — 4:52 PM ET The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is set for July 25 in Chicago

Brendan Sorsby to the supplemental draft: Why QB might not face a gambling suspension in the NFL — 4:45 PM ET The Texas Tech quarterback is entering the supplemental draft amid gambling violations, raising questions about whether the league will follow the Kayshon Boutte precedent

2026 U.S. Open odds, picks, date: Surprising predictions by golf model that's nailed 17 majors — 4:44 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the U.S. Open 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising golf picks for Shinnecock Hills

2026 U.S. Open odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy predictions by model that nailed 17 majors — 4:25 PM ET Picks for 2026 U.S. Open favorites to win ahead of the year's third major at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

USMNT's Brenden Aaronson 'always ready to start games' as Christian Pulisic's status remains uncertain — 4:05 PM ET Pulisic has not trained with the USMNT since coming off at halftime of the group's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday with a calf issue

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report: Joshua Baez's four-homer game may propel him to the majors — 3:55 PM ET Meanwhile, Josiah Hartshorn entrenches himself as one of this year's biggest prospect breakthroughs

WNBA regular season expands to 50 games in 2027: Everything you need to know about the new schedule — 3:49 PM ET How will the increase affect salaries? What about the record books?

HQ PM Newsletter 6/17/2026 — 3:32 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Guardians-Brewers headlines MLB slate, World Cup + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Guardians vs. Brewers, World Cup soccer and more — 3:29 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Kalshi World Cup 2026: How to trade on 2026 World Cup — 3:29 PM ET You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

U.S. Open 2026 odds, picks, predictions, props: Expert fading Bryson DeChambeau in best bets — 3:25 PM ET SportsLine golf expert Brady Kannon just locked in his best bets for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

Harry Kane odds, picks, player props, predictions: Best bets for England vs. Croatia in 2026 World Cup — 3:19 PM ET SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has analyzed the Harry Kane odds, and locked in his picks and predictions for Croatia vs. England

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: Kickoff times, dates, fixture list, how to live stream, watch on TV — 3:12 PM ET Here's the complete schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off June 11

2026 FIFA World Cup odds: Complete odds for soccer's biggest tournament — 3:02 PM ET Here's everything bettors need to know about World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's soccer event in North America

England vs. Croatia odds, picks, prediction, betting preview, start time for 2026 World Cup match on Wednesday — 3:01 PM ET England and Croatia face off in a matchup of European heavyweights in Group L

'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle — 5:42 PM ET Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.

Man Utd & Spurs move for Summerville - Thursday's gossip — 5:22 PM ET Manchester United and Tottenham move for Crysencio Summerville, Chelsea monitor goalkeeper Diogo Costa and target Andrea Cambiaso.

South Africa bounce back with win over Pakistan — 5:04 PM ET Marizanne Kapp and Annerie Dercksen star as South Africa bounce back from defeat in their opening game, while Pakistan remain winless.

Rate the players in England's World Cup opener against Croatia — 4:52 PM ET Rate the England and Croatia players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

A Sonny day after dark week for English cricket — 3:57 PM ET Bowler Sonny Baker lifts the mood around English cricket on day one of the second Test against New Zealand by staying true to himself after previous horror debuts.

DR Congo earn World Cup point against Portugal — 3:36 PM ET DR Congo come from behind to hold Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their Group K match at the Houston Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.

Fery makes Queen's quarters with 'best-ever' result — 3:15 PM ET British number five Arthur Fery produces a superb display to beat Adrian Mannarino and keep home hopes alive in the HSBC Championships at Queen's.

Evans misses out on Wimbledon singles wildcard — 3:14 PM ET British tennis stalwart Dan Evans will have to go through qualifying to make the main draw of the men's singles at Wimbledon after missing out on a wildcard.

Scottish Premiership fixture release - all you need to know — 3:09 PM ET The fixtures for the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season are released on Thursday at 12:00 BST - and you can see them on the BBC Sport website and app as soon as they are announced.

England v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live — 5:56 PM ET ⚽️ In pictures: England v Croatia | All-time highest scorers⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email ScottThomas Tuchel speaks to Independent Television. “This is what we have worked for…

Ghana v Panama: World Cup 2026 – live — 5:55 PM ET ⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 7pm local/12am BST/9am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail BeauVisa issues have hit many teams’ traveling parties as they head toward the USA, but Ghana hav…

All-time greatest: who is the highest goalscorer in World Cup history? — 5:28 PM ET Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with others on the all-t…

Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal — 3:28 PM ET The clock was about to hit 83 minutes when Roberto Martínez rolled the dice one last time. His team certainly needed extra movement up front so it hardly confounded logic that Gonçalo Ramos was strip…

Sonny Baker revels in ‘brilliant, awesome’ first taste of Test cricket for England — 3:16 PM ET Bowler takes two key wickets on first day at the OvalBackdrop in run-up has had ‘negligible’ effect on squadBrendon McCullum has said that he believed the second Test crowd at the Oval were about to…

Duffer Brothers’ ‘The Boroughs’ Canceled by Netflix After One Season — 5:52 PM ET The Duffer Brothers’ sci-fi series “The Boroughs” has been canceled by Netflix after one season. The show, starring Alfred Molina and Alfre Woodard and created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, de…

Angelina Jolie on Her Kids ‘Encouraging’ Her to ‘Get Out and Do Things’: ‘My Fighting Spirit Is Finally Back’ — 5:34 PM ET In “Couture,” Angelina Jolie plays Maxine, a low-budget horror movie director juggling a film commission from a French luxury fashion house and being a single mother in the midst of a divorce when sh…

Why Taylor Swift’s Reunion With Country Music for ‘Toy Story 5’ Ought to Get Her a First Date With Oscar — 5:31 PM ET On June 10, Taylor Swift marked another small career milestone when her “Toy Story 5” song “I Knew It, I Knew You” “closed the panel” at country radio, getting instantly added at all 157 stations tha…

‘Widow’s Bay’ Star Matthew Rhys on That Devastating Finale Reveal and Grilling Creator Katie Dippold About Season 2: ‘What’s Gonna Happen?!?!” — 5:30 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: The following article contains plot details from “We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!,” the Season 1 finale of “Widow’s Bay,” now streaming on Apple TV. The curse was coming from inside the…

Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Figured Out How to Make Marvel Movies ‘Not Be a Letdown’ After ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ — 5:19 PM ET Robert Downey Jr. can’t say much about “Avengers: Doomsday,” the upcoming Marvel tentpole that reintroduces him to the franchise as the villainous Doctor Doom, but he is assuring comic book movie fan…

Emmy Predictions: Short Form Categories — ‘SubwayTakes,’ Tom Segura and the After-Show Crowd Vie for Recognition — 5:05 PM ET Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and T…

How to Watch The Knicks Championship Parade Live Online — 4:58 PM ET The New York Knicks are taking over the Canyon of Heroes. After clinching their first NBA championship in 53 years, the Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade in Lower Manhattan on Thursday…

‘Disclosure Day’ Anchor Courtney Grace on Delivering That Final Broadcast and Quitting Her Job to Pursue Acting: ‘It Felt Like Home’ — 4:30 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Disclosure Day,” now playing in theaters. While Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi film is headlined by performances from Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor…

Latine Immigrant Representation Drops to 25% Across Scripted TV: Industry ‘Cannot Rely on a Few Programs to Represent the Whole’ — 4:05 PM ET Representation for Latine immigrants on TV has hit a new low, according to a report from Define American, conducted in partnership with USC’s Norman Lear Center. The “Change the Narrative, Change the…

Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comedian Who Opened for Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86 — 3:40 PM ET Tom Dreesen, a prolific stand-up comedian known for touring with Frank Sinatra and performing in “Spaceballs” and the TV movie “Columbo: Murder in Malibu,” died Wednesday. He was 86. The news of Dree…

Netflix Cancels the Duffer Brothers Series ‘The Boroughs’ After One Season — 5:43 PM ET 'Stranger Things' creators Matt and Ross Duffer are headed to Paramount.

Walter Parazaider, Co-Founder of Chicago, Dies at 81 — 5:30 PM ET "This amazing music may have never been heard had it not been for Walt's vision," the band said in a statement on Wednesday.

Betches Signs With CAA for Podcasts and Creator Representation — 4:42 PM ET The brand is home to the podcasts 'U Up?,' 'Mention It All' and 'Style Therapy.'

Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comic and Sinatra’s Opening Act, Dies at 87 — 3:55 PM ET He also formed a groundbreaking partnership with future 'WKRP in Cincinnati' star Tim Reid and helped striking performers get paid at The Comedy Store.

Venice 2026: The Films Most Likely to Make the Cut — 3:48 PM ET After a studio-free Cannes, all eyes are on the Lido — where David Fincher, Aaron Sorkin, Werner Herzog and a deep art-house field could make for a landmark 83rd edition.

Lukas Gage Says ‘Prison Break’ Reboot Will Be “Really Dark” and Teases “We Might See a Couple of OGs Coming Back” — 3:14 PM ET Gage is currently shooting the new series while also starring alongside Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson in Netflix rom-com 'Voicemails for Isabelle.'

Tom Holland Is Back Swinging in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer — 3:04 PM ET The feature thwips into theaters on July 31.

‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS, Claiming Hostile Environment for Black Employees — 5:37 PM ET Some of the show’s leadership made harassing statements about the writer’s race and sexuality, the lawsuit says. CBS said it had been unable to find support for the allegations.

Bruce Nauman on How to Make Art: Don’t Try — 4:07 PM ET The artist’s latest videos and drawings stem from physical and mental exercises and are largely improvised in his studio, with raw and vulnerable results.

Mystikal, Louisiana Rapper, Sentenced to 20 Years in Rape Case — 3:47 PM ET The Grammy-nominated musician pleaded guilty to third-degree rape after a woman told the police she was beaten and assaulted at his home in 2022.

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