⚡ News Roundup: 221 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jun 23)

Alphabet added to Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon — CNBC, 6:00 PM ET Alphabet will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

New ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Game From Sega Coming to Nex Playground in 2026 (Gaming News Roundup) — Variety, 6:00 PM ET Nex and SEGA are partnering up to bring “Sonic Forces” to Nex Playground later this year. The upcoming title introduces Sonic the Hedgehog to the platform in celebration of the franchise’s 35th anniv…

Use DraftKings promo code for $200 in bonus bets by targeting Croatia-Panama, 2026 World Cup — CBS Sports, 5:59 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for 2026 World Cup betting

FedEx posts strong earnings results in last quarter with freight business — CNBC, 5:58 PM ET FedEx posted strong fiscal fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday in the company's last quarter that included the freight business before its spin-off.

England XI vs New Zealand for 3rd Test confirmed: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson among the four changes made — Yahoo Sports, 5:58 PM ET England have recalled Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after a heavy defeat at The Oval levelled the seri…

Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him. — New York Times, 5:56 PM ET President Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole vent…

Daryl Hall Reveals He Got a Kidney Transplant: “I’m Already Starting to Feel Better” — Hollywood Reporter, 5:55 PM ET The singer said he should be "back to normal in a few months."

U.S. Presses Meta to Agree to A.I. Reviews — 5:45 PM ET Federal officials are urging the lone major tech company holdout to allow government safety evaluations, weeks after ordering Anthropic to pull its latest model.

Letter From Conservatives Prompted Inquiry of Civil Rights Group, Lawyers Say — 5:35 PM ET Several right-wing groups sent a letter in September to Stephen Miller, a top aide to President Trump, urging greater scrutiny of the Southern Poverty Law Center.

U.N. Report Says Israeli Killings of Gaza Children Post-Truce Amount to Genocide — 5:29 PM ET Israel’s U.N. mission dismissed the report as a “libelous sham,” and called the investigating commission a “fundamentally flawed mechanism.”

Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Nuclear Discussions — 5:24 PM ET President Trump said Iran had agreed to the “highest level” inspections, hours after an Iranian official said there were “no detailed discussions on the nuclear issue,” as the two sides continued to…

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Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts. — 5:22 PM ET The documents do not indicate that the peeling blue coating and algae blooms were caused intentionally.

N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute — 5:15 PM ET A recent episode underscored the Trump administration’s increasing reliance on advanced A.I. systems for cybersecurity even as it battles a leading U.S. developer.

Is the Australian Prime Minister’s Pragmatism Enough in Uncertain Times? — 5:00 PM ET Buffeted by global turmoil and a populist far-right ascendance at home, Anthony Albanese is trying to keep the country feeling hopeful.

Trump’s Colombia Prize — 4:42 PM ET Abelardo De La Espriella appears set to be the country’s next president. It adds another right-wing populist leader to a growing roster around the world.

If You Love America, Cringe for It — 4:41 PM ET Let’s remember who we once were, because it’s what we may yet be again.

Ferraris and Shell Companies: Justice Dept. Unveils Medicare Fraud Charges — 4:24 PM ET The department is taking aim at pricey “skin substitutes,” an overused wound care treatment that cost the government nearly $15 billion in 2025.

Searching for Clues in Jeffrey Epstein’s Boyhood — 4:24 PM ET “Jeff” grew up in an insular world, kept company with a few brainy boys and fixated on girls. Was a monster hiding in plain sight?

Suspect in Library Killings Sought ‘Columbine’ Type of Attack, Police Say — 4:22 PM ET An 18-year-old has been charged with killing two people in the shooting on Monday in Chico, Calif., the authorities said.

Ukrainian Women Plead for News of Disabled Relatives Held by Russia — 4:22 PM ET Four years after Ukraine was invaded, many of the people who lived in institutional settings remain unaccounted for.

An Influx of Climate Cash — 4:18 PM ET Many philanthropists are backing away from climate giving. But one is writing very big checks.

SpaceX Stock Price Is Slumping After Its Blockbuster IPO — 4:15 PM ET On Tuesday, SpaceX briefly fell below $150 a share, which was where the stock began trading when the company listed publicly just over a week ago.

As Chinese Tech Pulls Ahead, U.S. Fears It Will Become Dependent — 4:15 PM ET Chinese firms have some of the world’s most advanced technology. But U.S. officials say relying on it could come with a downside.

Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks — 4:14 PM ET Chipmakers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index plunged 10.5 percent. The Nasdaq in the U.S. was down 2.2 percent at Tuesday’s open.

Senate Votes to Direct End to Iran War, Rebuking Trump on War Powers — 4:06 PM ET A few Republicans joined Democrats in favor of a measure instructing President Trump to halt military operations against Iran or seek congressional authorization.

Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Sentenced to Up to 100 Years in ICE Attack — 4:01 PM ET The penalties, issued in an attack where a police officer was shot, dwarfed those given to Jan. 6 rioters and appeared to signal that at least some courts will deal aggressively with ICE protesters.

Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab — 3:52 PM ET Parastoo Ahmadi and her band will also be barred from leaving the country or performing for two years, making clear to Iranians that their new leaders may be just as severe as those killed in the war.

Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Say They Are Done With the G.O.P. — 3:46 PM ET Their split with the Republican Party represents an expansion of a feud with President Trump that could further complicate the party’s midterm prospects.

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide — 3:45 PM ET In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that the president can expand the procedure, previously used primarily near the border, to arrests nationally.

A Look Inside the Welcome Bags Planned for White South African Refugees — 3:38 PM ET The United States is putting together bags with a children’s book on so-called reverse racism, and with a document that defends the country’s founding on the basis of slavery.

How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People — 3:31 PM ET President Trump has created an exception to his refugee ban for white South Africans, reshaping a program intended for people fleeing persecution and disaster.

Supreme Court Sides With Exxon in Lawsuit Over Assets Seized by Cuba — 3:28 PM ET The Trump administration backed Exxon Mobil’s effort to be compensated for oil and gas assets confiscated by the Cuban government in 1960.

In Middle East, Rubio Says ‘No Country’ Can Charge for Hormuz Traffic — 3:18 PM ET The secretary of state dismissed Iran’s talk of charging ships to pass through the vital Persian Gulf portal as prohibited under international law.

Alphabet added to Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon — 6:00 PM ET Alphabet will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

FedEx posts strong earnings results in last quarter with freight business — 5:58 PM ET FedEx posted strong fiscal fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday in the company's last quarter that included the freight business before its spin-off.

House expected to pass affordable housing bill, send it to Trump's desk — 5:42 PM ET The House on Tuesday could give final passage to a bill aimed at lowering costs for homebuyers and reining in private equity.

South Korea's stock market just had one of its worst days ever. Why Morgan Stanley says it's not breaking down — 5:34 PM ET The Kospi index fell about 10% in Tuesday's session, marking its worst session since March.

CFTC sues Kentucky over actions against prediction markets, making it first red state to face federal scrutiny — 5:31 PM ET The commission has now sued nine states in its battle to defend what it sees as its exclusive right to regulate event contracts.

SpaceX raises $25 billion in debt sale less than two weeks after IPO — 5:29 PM ET SpaceX raised $25 billion in a debt sale, after seeing nearly $90 billion worth of orders, sources say.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: FedEx, Cerebras, KB Home & more — 5:28 PM ET See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

Cerebras falls 8% after chipmaker forecasts shrinking margin in first earnings report since IPO — 5:14 PM ET Cerebras went public on the Nasdaq in May, giving Wall Street access to a pureplay AI company.

5 best credit unions for auto loans in July 2026 — 5:07 PM ET Credit unions often offer lower interest rates on car loans and tend to be more flexible when working with borrowers who have poor credit.

Bill Gates testimony on Jeffrey Epstein ties released by House oversight panel — 5:06 PM ET "I should never have met with Epstein in the first place," Bill Gates told members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Senate backs Iran war powers resolution as GOP pressure grows on Trump's deal to end war — 4:51 PM ET Senate Republicans want more details on Trump’s Iran deal as questions swirl around sanctions relief, nuclear restrictions and congressional approval.

An off-grid power project gets a major proof of concept. What it means for GE Vernova — 4:32 PM ET AI data centers powered by off-grid power plants took a major step forward this week, a good sign for GE Vernova as industry challenges pile up.

Micron leads the big tech sell-off. What the charts show about the next big catalyst — 4:30 PM ET We can gain valuable insight when we look at longer-term trends that help us rise above the inevitable near-term noise in this secular AI-driven bull market.

Mamdani-backed candidates are likely to win in NYC primaries, prediction market traders expect — 4:25 PM ET Voters are heading to the polls in New York, with four competitive races in Democratic congressional primaries in focus.

Meta is building a prediction markets app. These stocks fell in response — 4:09 PM ET The report said that CEO Mark Zuckerberg directed staff to develop a prediction markets platform, internally known as "Arena."

SpaceX closes nearly 1% higher, snapping three-day losing streak — 4:05 PM ET Gains have been pared back at the space and AI company following an initial surge off of its record-breaking IPO.

SpaceX seeing some interest from short sellers, but many still afraid to bet against Musk — 3:33 PM ET About 40 million SpaceX shares are sold short, roughly 5% to 7% of the shares that are publicly available to trade, according to an estimate by S3 Partners.

Could there be a $10 trillion company? Tech investing star Laffont thinks so — 3:22 PM ET A new regime of trillion-dollar companies is replacing the 'Magnificent Seven.'

Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan to begin for ships stranded in Persian Gulf, maritime organization says — 3:04 PM ET More than 11,000 seafarers stuck in the Persian Gulf will begin to exit through the Hormuz Strait in a large-scale evacuation plan backed by Iran and the U.S.

Donald Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy: Infantino — 5:44 PM ET FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be 'enjoying the final' with Trump and present the trophy together on July 19.

UN: Israel committed genocide by targeting Gaza children — 5:38 PM ET Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, resulting in genocide.

Paraguay’s Almiron suspended for one game after red card for covering mouth — 5:36 PM ET FIFA also stripped journalist Jorge Chipi Vera of World Cup credentials after he criticised Almiron's red card on air.

Trump allies reassure Israelis amid tensions on US-Iran deal — 5:19 PM ET Trump allies reassure Israelis amid tensions on US-Iran deal

Massive fire rips through Indonesia sandal factory — 5:14 PM ET A massive fire destroyed a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia, after it spread to a gas storage area.

UN starts evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz — 5:00 PM ET Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively closed off the vital waterway.

Alibaba sues US military over labelling it a ‘Chinese military company’ — 4:12 PM ET E-commerce giant says that claims of affiliation with Chinese military have 'no basis in fact or law'.

Trump disputes Iran’s rejection of nuclear inspectors — 4:11 PM ET President Trump pushed back on Iran’s foreign ministry claim that there are no plans to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors.

India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season — 4:06 PM ET Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India's crops.

Rubio begins Gulf visit in the UAE to advance US-Iran peace deal — 4:06 PM ET Arriving in the UAE at the start of a Gulf tour, Rubio is seeking to advance the US-Iran deal with regional partners.

Sanchez warns he ‘will not recognise’ Fujimori victory in Peru election — 4:03 PM ET The left-wing candidate has called for voting results from 119 consular offices to be nullified over a procedure change.

Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks — 3:57 PM ET Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks

US Senate votes to pass Iran war powers resolution in blow to Trump — 3:50 PM ET The resolution is the first to pass both the Senate and the House, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.

US says Iran can stay for two days before Egypt World Cup game — 3:45 PM ET Iran's team will still need to leave the US shortly after their third group-stage match against Egypt on Friday.

Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup 2026 — 3:17 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup tournaments as Portugal thrash debutants Uzbekistan.

Displaced Lebanese return south under fragile ceasefire deal — 3:04 PM ET Displaced Lebanese are heading back south after a US-Iran backed ceasefire halted months of Israeli bombardment.

Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition — 5:47 PM ET The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe — 5:46 PM ET France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.

'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics — 5:33 PM ET Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls — 5:04 PM ET US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing — 4:52 PM ET Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.

Rate the players in England v Ghana — 4:51 PM ET Rate the England and Ghana players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother — 4:33 PM ET France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother — 4:33 PM ET France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts — 4:16 PM ET The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.

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Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history — 3:47 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.

Prime Day takes $240 off Roborock’s Saros 20, one of our favorite robovacs — 5:00 PM ET The best robot vacuums are the ones you barely have to think about, and the Roborock Saros 20 fits that description well. It’s why it’s one of our favorite robovac / mop hybrids, and thanks to Prime…

The Meta Quest 3S is on sale for $297 — which is basically its old price — 5:00 PM ET The Meta Quest 3S VR headset with 128GB of storage is $296.79 (about $53 off) at Amazon. This is Meta’s entry-level VR headset, which launched back in 2024 for $299.99 before getting a price increase…

The best Prime Day deals we found on our favorite gear — 4:59 PM ET Amazon’s Prime Day is on, and it’s happening for the next four days. Prime members can jump into the deals now until the sale officially ends at 3:01AM ET / 12:01AM PT June 27th. Many discounts will…

Xteink’s tiny e-readers are 20 percent off for Prime Day — 4:11 PM ET The Xteink X4 and smaller X3 e-readers are discounted to $55.20 (regularly $69) and $63.20 (normally $79), respectively, as part of Amazon’s Prime Day promotions this week. Both e-readers are signifi…

Prime Day has some solid deals on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox games — 4:00 PM ET There are some some sizable discounts on new and recent hits from the last few years for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X / S for Prime Day. Most Amazon game deals are phys…

Prime Day has served up several great deals on 4K TVs — 3:30 PM ET There are three times of year that are best for buying a new TV: leading up to the Super Bowl, Black Friday, and of course now, during Amazon Prime Day. Many of the new 2026 models have been released…

Tesla claims driver ‘manually overrode self-driving’ in deadly Texas crash — 3:11 PM ET Tesla is pushing back on claims that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system caused a fatal Texas crash, where a speeding Model 3 barreled into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. In a reply on X,…

Here are the best Prime Day deals on the Verge staff’s favorite stuff — 3:06 PM ET While there are several thousand products discounted for Prime Day 2026, most of them aren’t what we’d call winners. We’ve already gathered the best Prime Day deals in our main roundup, but we’re ded…

Australia politics live: Paid parental leave ‘not safe’ with One Nation, Plibersek warns; McKim says Greens want to ‘kill’ NDIS reform bill — 5:48 PM ET Social services minister says Pauline Hanson ‘completely unsympathetic’ to financial stress of having a baby. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLibera…

Karl Stefanovic podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson removed from YouTube — 5:12 PM ET Robinson says Pauline Hanson has ‘carried on fighting’ despite backlash in since-deleted episode of the Karl Stefanovic ShowFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news…

Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison — 4:51 PM ET Activists accused of being part of antifa get long prison terms in case seen as test of Trump’s crackdown on dissentA group of Texas protesters convicted of terrorism charges received unusually harsh…

US Senate passes war powers resolution challenging Trump’s Iran war authority — 4:12 PM ET Four Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure seeking to limit the US president’s military authorityUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate approved a war powers resolution preventing Do…

South Yorkshire police cleared after video of officers appearing to shove teenage girls — 3:07 PM ET Excerpts of footage of response to incident earlier described as ‘shocking’ but review finds use of force justifiedA review of video footage that appeared to show South Yorkshire police officers shov…

Top auto regulator investigates deadly Tesla crash into Texas home — 3:07 PM ET The vehicle was using an automated driving feature at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing in the homeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe top US auto regulator opened a…

Superhuman acquires AI detection startup GPTZero — 5:48 PM ET Superhuman, which also has an AI detection tool as part of Grammarly, has snapped up GPTZero.

After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund — 3:49 PM ET Menlo has created a solid rep for itself as an AI investor, all based on one gutsy $750 million move in 2024.

Klue says hackers stole credential from 2022 that led to customer data breaches — 3:43 PM ET It's unclear why Klue had not revoked the credential after the limited pilot, which hackers then used to breach a system holding keys for accessing customers' data.

Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market — 3:19 PM ET The app would be independent of Meta's other social media offerings, although sources told the NYT that those social sites could direct users to engagement with the app.

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice — 5:08 PM ET Nearly 1,100 peacekeepers from countries around the world have lost their lives in the line of duty and thousands of others have been injured since 1948, according to U.N. peacekeeping department fig…

U.S. and Iran disagree over whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections — 4:44 PM ET The U.S. and Iran were in dispute Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites.

WATCH: Trump says nuclear inspectors will be able to enter Iran at 'appropriate time' — 3:33 PM ET President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that Iran agreed to United Nations watchdog inspections of its nuclear sites, but said there is "no rush."

In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war — 4:50 PM ET The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.

Is AI 'one big bubble'? Behind the tech sell-off — 3:31 PM ET Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment and whether it's "one big bubble."

Police tout using drone to disarm incapacitated person in “nationwide first” — 4:43 PM ET Promo video comes as more US police departments fly drones as first responders.

Oracle’s 21,000 layoffs help drive its debt-fueled AI investments — 4:17 PM ET Oracle is spending billions on data center infrastructure to support AI.

Trump touts economy, oil prices in Pennsylvania stop — 5:45 PM ET President Trump touted affordability, investments and jobs Tuesday as he hit the campaign trail once again, this time in key swing state Pennsylvania. The president visited the Mack Truck facility in…

CFTC sues Kentucky over prediction market lawsuits — 5:39 PM ET The Trump administration sued Kentucky on Tuesday over the state’s recent push to rein in prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which argues it has exclusive jurisdicti…

DC funds semi-open primaries for 2028 elections — 5:35 PM ET The D.C. Council voted Tuesday to allow independents to vote in district primaries starting in 2028, more than 18 months after voters in the nation’s capital passed a measure in support of the change…

Pulte’s first days in office set off alarms with lawmakers — 5:28 PM ET Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte is already delivering on the controversial tenure feared by critics when President Trump selected him to step into the role. Pulte began his new jo…

Matt Gaetz appointed to Florida board: ‘I am returning to public service!’ — 5:21 PM ET Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) announced Tuesday that he is “returning to public service” after being tapped to serve as a board member for the nonprofit Triumph Gulf Coast. “I am returning to publi…

Alibaba sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' label — 5:10 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Alibaba sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' label Chinese e-co…

These four GOP senators voted for Democrats' Iran war powers resolution — 5:00 PM ET Four Republican senators broke ranks to join nearly all Democrats in supporting a war powers resolution calling on the Trump administration to withdraw U.S. troops from the war with Iran. GOP Sens. S…

Live results: Fiery New York House primaries test Mamdani's influence — 5:00 PM ET New Yorkers are at the polls Tuesday to vote in a series of House elections. There are handful of open seats up for grabs this cycle, including the 7th, 12th and 21st Congressional Districts. Democra…

Live results: Maryland House primary elections underway — 5:00 PM ET Voters in Maryland are weighing in on a slate of House primary elections Tuesday. Rep. Steny Hoyer's (D-Md.) retirement has opened the seat representing the 5th Congressional District for the first t…

Live results: Evette, Wilson duke it out in South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff — 5:00 PM ET Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson are duking it out Tuesday in the Republican runoff to succeed South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R). Wilson secured a last minute endorsement…

Live results: Utah Democrats jockey for redrawn House seat in primary — 5:00 PM ET Voters in Utah are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the state's House primary elections. There is one open seat up from grabs after Blake Moore opted to not seek reelection in the 1st Congress…

Live results: Republicans vye to take on Moore in Maryland governor's race — 5:00 PM ET Gov. Wes Moore (D) is running for a second term leading Maryland in a Tuesday primary. Moore faces one primary challenger, but is expected to sail through to the November general election. On the oth…

Ro Khanna challenges Elon Musk to debate after Musk calls for him to be jailed — 4:57 PM ET Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has challenged Elon Musk to a debate after the tech trillionaire called for his jailing. In a Saturday episode of the “IHIP News” podcast, a sister podcast to the notable “I…

ACLU plans to monitor election certification with $50M midterms push — 4:31 PM ET The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced plans Tuesday to monitor election certification as a part of a $50 million investment in midterm races, citing potential threats to voters' ability…

Alaska Senate candidate with same name as Sullivan sues to stay on primary ballot — 4:31 PM ET A man with the same first and last name as Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) that was removed from the ballot due to that similarity has sued to keep his name listed. Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who is not re…

Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him. — 5:56 PM ET President Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole vent…

Trump Gives Teamsters a Chance to Shed Oversight Meant to Curb Mob Ties — 3:29 PM ET Sean M. O’Brien, re-elected to a second term leading the union, has used a relationship with President Trump to end court-ordered corruption monitoring.

Mamdani is backing leftist candidates taking on incumbents in NYC. See live results. — 5:51 PM ET See the latest New York primary election results as democratic socialist candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani compete in U.S. House races.

Supreme Court says Rastafarian can’t sue prison officials over shorn dreadlocks — 3:23 PM ET The ruling dealt with legal technicalities but is a departure from a series of decisions by the justices expanding religious freedoms in recent terms.

Senate passes war powers resolution, Tim Kaine says there's more work to be done — 5:46 PM ET The Senate has voted to take away President Trump's power to wage war with Iran. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine, a sponsor of the bill.

Conflict is escalating between President Trump and Senate Republicans — 5:43 PM ET Ties between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., are being tested, as some Senate Republicans say the president's unpredictable actions are derailing their shared agenda.

Senate votes to halt Iran war despite Trump’s push for peace deal — 3:47 PM ET Both the Senate and House have approved anti-war measures, dealing a stinging political blow to Trump.

Housing bill threatened in GOP elections-bill spat — 3:32 PM ET Rep. Anna Paulina Luna threatened to "shut the floor down" if the bipartisan legislation passes Tuesday.

England XI vs New Zealand for 3rd Test confirmed: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson among the four changes made — 5:58 PM ET England have recalled Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after a heavy defeat at The Oval levelled the seri…

Should Mike Boynton Jr. be named Michigan Basketball’s full-time head coach? — 5:51 PM ET Should Mike Boynton Jr. be named Michigan's full-time head coach? Vote in this edition of SB Nation Reacts.

Robin Roberts, Geno Auriemma return to WNBA booth for 30th anniversary with 'a whole different script' — 5:51 PM ET Nearly three decades after introducing a national viewing audience to the WNBA, Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma fielded a common request to 1990s icons: How about a reunion?

Watch as O'Reilly hits woodwork with England and Ghana still goalless at World Cup — 5:51 PM ET Watch live and follow updates as England face Ghana, with victory enough to clinch a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.

England vs. Ghana (live updates): Boston Stadium hosts 4th World Cup match today — 5:51 PM ET After tying England’s all-time World Cup scoring record, star striker and Patriots fan Harry Kane takes the field in Foxborough with a chance to climb even higher.

Josh Hubbard can play 5 seasons at Mississippi State after new NCAA eligibility rule — 5:50 PM ET An NCAA eligibility rule change means Mississippi State athletes like Josh Hubbard could play five seasons at MSU.

Report: Barcelona close to securing key defender on 2-year deal whilst €100m offer considered — 5:50 PM ET Barcelona Transfer Plans: Alvarez Dream Shapes Flick’s SummerSalinas Move Points to Long-Term PlanningBarcelona’s summer is beginning to take shape with two familiar themes: ambition at the top en...

Earning respect: Panthers QB Bryce Young ranks No. 98 on NFL's Top 100 Players list — 5:49 PM ET Carolina's fourth-year quarterback is playing to earn a long-term contract in 2026.

'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics — 5:49 PM ET Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.

Mets claim Jared Oliva off waivers from Giants — 5:49 PM ET The speedy outfielder hasn’t hit much in his limited time in the big leagues.

NBA Draft announcers 2026: Meet the ABC and ESPN broadcast crews, from Kenny Smith to Jay Bilas — 5:49 PM ET Here's what the broadcast desks will look like for this year's NBA Draft in Brooklyn.

Pritzker, Indiana officials say talks with Bears remain active as new stadium sites emerge — 5:48 PM ET The competition to land the Chicago Bears' next stadium is intensifying on both sides of the Illinois-Indiana border, with leaders saying conversations with the team remain ongoing as new potential s…

Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin starts rehab at Double-A Altoona after forearm strain — 5:48 PM ET Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Double-A Altoona, the club said. Griffin, 20, is hitting .270 with four home runs, 22 RBIs and 14 sto…

Valtteri Bottas’ Handed Cadillac Verdict Over 2027 Seat — 5:48 PM ET Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas, who joined alongside Sergio Perez, has not gotten off to the best start with the new American team thus far.

Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey — 5:46 PM ET Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.

Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis — 5:46 PM ET Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.

Soccer-Two flags, one heart: Khedira sees no problem with brothers split at World Cup — 5:45 PM ET By Fernando Kallas NEW YORK, June 23 (Reuters) - Sami Khedira knows what it means to carry more than one flag in his heart, which is why Germany's 2014 World Cup winner sees no identity crisis in

Baseball: Tennessee LHP Taylor Tracey commits to TCU — 5:45 PM ET The Horned Frogs score a two-way player who posted a 3.26 ERA in 15 appearances.

In Texas, NHL Appears Eager To Continue Southern Expansion Success — 5:45 PM ET The NHL is exploring expansion to 34 teams, with the leading candidates both in Texas (Houston and Austin) as the league is emboldened by southern team success.

Cardinals rise in power rankings as hot prospect looms in Triple-A — 5:45 PM ET How much longer can the Cardinals keep Joshua Baez in the minors?

David Stearns, Steve Cohen will give Mets chance to turn things around before deciding trade deadline approach — 5:45 PM ET With a little over a month still to go before the August 3 MLB trade deadline hits, the Mets' front office isn’t ready to give up on this team just yet.

How Man City responded to Arsenal’s interest in one of their fringe players — 5:45 PM ET Savinho is reportedly closing in on a move to Tottenham Hotspur from Manchester City, although Arsenal were also interested in signing the Brazilian winger during the summer transfer window.The attac…

How to watch Panama vs. Croatia today: FIFA World Cup 2026 live stream, TV channel & start time — 5:45 PM ET Panama hopes to dust itself off and go again in Group L as it takes on Croatia at World Cup 2026 on Tuesday. How to Watch Panama vs Croatia After suffering such catastrophic disappointment against Gh…

Becky Hammon hails Jalen Brunson as an NBA outlier and stands by her small-guard take — 5:44 PM ET Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledged Tuesday that New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has put himself in a unique class of players, but didn't back off her general stance that small guards g…

2026 Is a “Prove It” Year for Tyler Loop — 5:44 PM ET It’s now or never for second-year placekicker Tyler Loop. Drafted in the sixth round last year, the rookie faced an almost impossible situation: take the place of an all-time great after the sudden r…

Video: Dustin Poirier challenges police to fight, berates airline workers in arrest video — 5:44 PM ET Video of Dustin Poirier's arrest has surfaced – and it was not a good situation.

‘The contract will have to be renegotiated’: Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury terms may need to be revisited if not held in UK — 5:43 PM ET Eddie Hearn says it would be disappointing if AJ vs Fury doesn’t happen in the UK.

Where does Ashton Jeanty rank among AFC West running backs? — 5:43 PM ET The 2nd-year pro is still toward the top even after a disappointing rookie season

🧙‍♂️ The curse is working! Wizard hexed Kane before World Cup tie — 5:42 PM ET Against Ghana, Harry Kane has so far hardly looked dangerous in front of goal. It is still 0-0 between England and the Africans. Could Harry Kane be under a curse? Before the match, several media out…

Why Heat are making Bucks' pick in 2026 NBA Draft after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade — 5:41 PM ET The Bucks now have two lottery picks after the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, but NBA rules will force the Heat to make the selection.

Caleb Wilson on mock drafts: 'I don't pay attention to it' — 5:40 PM ET Caleb Wilson on mock drafts: 'I don't pay attention to it'

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Crazy wingspan, man. He’s been shooting well. I think … — 5:40 PM ET Crazy wingspan, man. He’s been shooting well. I think …

Game 79 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Miami Marlins — 5:40 PM ET Where’s the Tartan Army when you need them?

NHL coaching changes tracker: Oilers fill final vacancy by hiring Mike Babcock — 5:40 PM ET Here's a look at the coaching changes in 2026.

Aston Villa make Morgan Rogers stance crystal clear as Man United lurk — 5:40 PM ET Aston Villa’s position on a potential sale of Morgan Rogers has emerged, even as the likes of Manchester United weigh up a swoop for the player.Rogers interestRogers is a man in great demand this su.…

NFL world reacts to Falcons giving Kyle Pitts new $54M contract — 5:38 PM ET Falcons sign TE Kyle Pitts to $54M contract: NFL world reacts

Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Is So Bad It's Almost Unbelievable — 5:38 PM ET The Bucks just ruined their team.

Why three-star LB Cade Haug decommitted from Texas — 5:38 PM ET The consensus three-star prospect pledged to the Horns in February.

Why Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe World Cup records aren’t that impressive — 5:38 PM ET The 2026 FIFA World Cup is setting the stage for a Golden Boot race for the ages as all-time records fall like dominoes – and we have not yet reached the end of the group stages – but it all just fee…

Several Bundesliga stars in action in vital World Cup game Croatia vs. Panama — 5:38 PM ET Croatia played a good game against England to start off their 2026 World Cup campaign - but it wasn't enough, as they were beaten 4-2. Seeing as Ghana won their game against Panama on Matchday 1 in g…

Who is Alaska's greatest high school athlete ever — 5:37 PM ET USA TODAY is celebrating America 250 by naming the best high school athletes. Vote for Alaska's best athletes, from Mark Schlereth to Allie Ostrander.

Hall of Fame Steelers WR leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 82 — 5:36 PM ET The Pittsburgh Steelers are 82 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 82 best.

How Capitals trading for Jordan Kyrou relates to Alex Ovechkin retirement decision — 5:35 PM ET Washington has added a talented forward to its ranks.

Hornets to build on last year’s success in 2026 NBA Draft — 5:35 PM ET The team finished last season with 44 wins, which was the most in a decade.

Wenceel Pérez returns home, but when will he return to Detroit Tigers? — 5:35 PM ET Wenceel Pérez is back in Detroit and "feeling better" after an orbital fracture in Houston, but he's not likely to return to the Detroit Tigers soon.

Wenceel Pérez returns home, but when will he return to Detroit Tigers? — 5:35 PM ET Wenceel Pérez is back in Detroit and "feeling better" after an orbital fracture in Houston, but he's not likely to return to the Detroit Tigers soon.

Use DraftKings promo code for $200 in bonus bets by targeting Croatia-Panama, 2026 World Cup — 5:59 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for 2026 World Cup betting

Falcons extend Kyle Pitts on $54 million deal, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid tight ends — 5:50 PM ET After a career-best season and All-Pro honors, Pitts lands a historic deal in Atlanta

Borgata Sportsbook promo code 2026: Bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets — 4:51 PM ET Borgata Sportsbook promo code for new users: CBSB100 to bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Gary Parrish's final projections following Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade — 4:38 PM ET With the draft now just hours away, AJ Dybantsa is poised to go to the Washington Wizards with the top pick

Croatia vs. Panama odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets by expert on 18-8 roll — 4:30 PM ET SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Panama vs. Croatia best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Tuesday

World Cup group standings, table, schedule: Results for USMNT, Argentina, Brazil and the entire 48-team field — 3:44 PM ET The group stage standings will dictate which teams advance to the knockout round

Kalshi World Cup 2026: How to trade on 2026 World Cup — 3:39 PM ET You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

HQ PM Newsletter 6/23/2026 — 3:30 PM ET What to watch Tuesday night: Rangers vs. Marlins, World Cup + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Rangers vs. Marlins, World Cup soccer and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Brady Tkachuk excited to be reunited with brother Matthew on Panthers: 'I just couldn't believe it' — 3:30 PM ET Brady discussed what his new normal could look like in Florida as he and Matthew grow their young families together

Panama vs. Croatia live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel — 3:22 PM ET Croatia look to bounce back from their opening loss to England

Free 2026 World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds: Ivan Perisic, Luis Suarez among Tuesday's best bets — 3:16 PM ET We are revealing our top World Cup anytime goalscorer prop picks for Tuesday, June 23

2026 FIFA World Cup odds: Complete odds for soccer's biggest tournament — 3:14 PM ET Here's everything bettors need to know about World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's soccer event in North America

2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football One Quarterback Rookie Only Mock Draft: Round by round results and analysis — 3:13 PM ET Rookie only mock draft reflects Dynasty risers and Fallers

Australia on verge of semi-finals after simple win against Pakistan — 5:42 PM ET Australia made it four wins from four at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup after easing to a 113-run victory against Pakistan at Headingley, with the six-time winners on the verge of the semi-finals with…

'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics — 5:33 PM ET Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.

Man Utd & Arsenal track Scott - Wednesday gossip — 4:55 PM ET Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga, Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen, plu…

Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing — 4:52 PM ET Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.

Rate the players in England v Ghana — 4:51 PM ET Rate the England and Ghana players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

'Absolute shambles' - three run outs in one innings for poor Pakistan — 4:49 PM ET Pakistan have a night to forget with the bat, as they're bowled out for just 86 against Australia, with three of their wickets coming from embarrassing run-out moments at Headingley, as they fall to…

Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis — 4:44 PM ET Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.

Scotland have coping strategy for weather delays — 4:19 PM ET Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.

Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal — 4:02 PM ET Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.

Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer — 3:54 PM ET BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".

Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history — 3:47 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.

England v Ghana: World Cup 2026 – live — 5:46 PM ET ⚽ World Cup kick-off time: 4pm EST/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Match gallery | Player guide | Bracketology | Golden BootAntoine Semenyo was only 10 years old when Ghana came within a Luis Suárez handball of b…

Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia thrash Pakistan by 113 runs –as it happened — 4:46 PM ET Ellyse Perry powers Australia to their fourth World Cup win as calamitous Pakistan run outs ruin their chances at Headingley1st over: Australia 2-1 (Perry 1, Voll 1) Not the start anyone was expectin…

Steve Clarke warns Scotland of threat posed by returning Brazil ‘icon’ Neymar — 4:28 PM ET Forward expected to return from injury in Group C finale‘His qualities are without question … he’s a superstar’Steve Clarke believes Scotland must be prepared for the threat provided by the “icon” Ne…

New York eyes 2042 Winter Olympics with Lake Placid-NYC bid concept — 4:19 PM ET Committee to study Lake Placid-NYC Games2042 emerges as earliest realistic targetState cites existing venues and IOC shiftThe prospect of a Winter Olympics stretching from the Adirondacks to New York…

Cristiano Ronaldo ends his goal drought as rampant Portugal outclass Uzbekistan — 3:20 PM ET Golden oldies fighting for the golden boot? Let us not get ahead of ourselves. But it will do Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego no harm that he is off the mark at this World Cup, particularly in light of Lione…

Transfer latest: Spurs push for Fernandes and Tonali, Chelsea like Palestra — 3:17 PM ET Tottenham also among clubs tracking SummervilleChelsea consider move for Como’s Jacobo RamónRoberto De Zerbi has been given significant funds and is looking to make two big moves in midfield. Tottenh…

Daryl Hall Reveals He Got a Kidney Transplant: “I’m Already Starting to Feel Better” — 5:55 PM ET The singer said he should be "back to normal in a few months."

Raven, RuPaul’s Emmy-Winning Makeup Artist, to Compete on ‘Drag Race Down Under vs The World’ — 5:50 PM ET David Petruschin first competed on season two of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and placed second, going on to finish as runner-up once more in the first iteration of 'All Stars.'

Hollywood’s ‘Artificial’ Dilemma: When Tech and Luca Guadagnino Collided — 5:36 PM ET Amazon dropped the filmmaker's nearly completed OpenAI film. It's now on the hunt for a new home, but both political and commercial challenges await.

UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment” — 5:34 PM ET Hokit defended himself in an appearance on 'The Ariel Helwani Show,' saying: "I thought it was a perfect opportunity to show the world how great this country is with freedom of speech."

Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth Celebrates “Major Milestone” With Construction Update … and BBQ — 4:54 PM ET "We had a very harsh winter, but we were able to keep the momentum going," Netflix's director of enterprise operation Kenneth Falcon tells The Hollywood Reporter from the site.

Prime Day Report 2026: Dr. Barbara Sturm, Aesop and Oura Ring Lead Beauty and Wellness Deals — 4:40 PM ET THR curated the crème de la crème of luxury skin care, viral makeup, premium hair care and cult-favorite wellness tools, all up to half off for Prime Day.

Tucker Carlson Breaks Further With Trump, Says He’s Done Supporting the GOP — 3:49 PM ET The former Fox News host says he no longer supports Republicans, raising questions about his influence over the MAGA base.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ Will Come to Broadway This Spring — 3:47 PM ET The title will begin previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in March 2027.

‘I Will Find You’ Records Netflix’s Biggest Series Premiere Week of 2026 — 3:13 PM ET The Harlan Coben adaptation scores 24 million views in its first four days, according to the streamer.

New ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Game From Sega Coming to Nex Playground in 2026 (Gaming News Roundup) — 6:00 PM ET Nex and SEGA are partnering up to bring “Sonic Forces” to Nex Playground later this year. The upcoming title introduces Sonic the Hedgehog to the platform in celebration of the franchise’s 35th anniv…

DIRECTV’s MyEntertainment Genre Pack Is One of the Best Ways to Keep Up With Pop Culture — 5:36 PM ET With constantly changing content slates, consumers often struggle when determining which subscriptions or cable services are best suited to meet their evolving needs. DIRECTV’s Genre Packs put an end…

Fox One Offering Free Trial, Prime Day Discount for World Cup Streaming Coverage Online — 5:25 PM ET The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with the U.S., Canada and Mexico serving as the host nations for this summer’s edition of the global soccer tournament. Fox is the official television broadcaster…

Clive Davis Never Played a Note, but He Forever Changed the Music Industry: An Appreciation — 4:29 PM ET When a public figure is prominent and dominant for as long as Clive Davis — the legendary music executive who died yesterday at 94 — it’s easy to take them for granted, especially when they’re as voc…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Bringing ‘Warriors’ Musical to Broadway in Spring 2027 — 3:58 PM ET Lin-Manuel Miranda is returning to Broadway more than a decade after “Hamilton” became a cultural phenomenon. His new show “Warriors” is a musical adaptation of a cult film about street gangs in a bo…

Disney Failed to Buy James Bond Franchise, Walked Away From Owning Twitter Hours Before the Deal Closed and Held Apple Merger Talks — 3:53 PM ET Bob Iger, who stepped down from his second stint as Disney CEO in March, gave an exit interview to Financial Times in which he revealed that he tried to acquire the James Bond franchise for Disney am…

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ Musical to Hit Broadway Next Spring — 4:47 PM ET Miranda is co-writing the musical — his first since “Hamilton” — with Eisa Davis. It’s based on “The Warriors” film and novel.

7 Songs That Spun My Head Around — 3:48 PM ET Hear a Rosalía tour highlight, forgotten new-wave from the 1970s and more.

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