⚡ News Roundup: 239 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jun 25)

OpenAI will delay GPT-5.6 after Trump administration request — The Verge, 5:57 PM ET The Trump administration, apprehensive of potential security issues, has reportedly asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next big-ticket model, GPT-5.6. The Information reported that OpenAI CEO…

Why These Affordable Homes Face a 31% Rent Increase — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised relief for rent-stabilized tenants. But thousands of apartments under a separate city program are subject to increases, creating an awkward contrast.

Injury-hit Warrington dig deep to beat Catalans — BBC Sport, 5:55 PM ET Warrington overcome injury problems to move level on points with Leeds at the top of Super League with a gutsy win over Catalans.

Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration With TPS and Southern Border Decisions — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border.

The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's what to know about them — PBS NewsHour, 5:54 PM ET The doublet occurred where the Caribbean plate, located north of Venezuela, moves eastward relative to the South American plate at an average rate of 0.79 inches a year.

Spain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses — Yahoo Sports, 5:51 PM ET Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned Thursday from a source close to the matter. Putellas wants to play "in a place with…

MSU basketball listed in top 10 of latest preseason rankings from national analyst — Yahoo Sports, 5:51 PM ET See where college basketball analyst Jon Rothstein has the Spartans landing in his latest preseason poll

Why These Affordable Homes Face a 31% Rent Increase — 5:55 PM ET Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised relief for rent-stabilized tenants. But thousands of apartments under a separate city program are subject to increases, creating an awkward contrast.

Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration With TPS and Southern Border Decisions — 5:54 PM ET The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border.

Tighter Canadian Borders Limit U.S. Deportees Seeking Refuge — 5:51 PM ET New Canadian policies and a longstanding border agreement with the United States will make heading north a tough route for Syrians and Haitians.

Venezuela Live Updates: Rescuers Search for Survivors After Worst Quakes in Decades — 5:50 PM ET Back-to-back earthquakes left at least 188 dead and injured more than 1,500 people, the authorities said. Residents of the port city of La Guaira estimated that hundreds of people were trapped in rub…

Two Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: What to Know About Death Toll, Damage and Rescue Response — 5:47 PM ET Two major quakes struck back to back on Wednesday night in the country’s populated northern areas. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.

What Are the Paths Forward for the Housing Bill After Trump Refused to Sign It? — 5:45 PM ET President Trump abruptly scrapped plans to sign a major housing bill. It could still become law, with or without a presidential signature. But Mr. Trump could also try to kill it.

The New York Times Amends Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft — 5:44 PM ET In a new court filing, The Times accused Microsoft of encouraging OpenAI to train its A.I. systems using copyrighted articles.

Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic — 5:43 PM ET The attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt shipping in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement.

Justices Clash on Whether Race Played a Role in Trump’s Bid to Deport Haitians — 5:37 PM ET The split mirrored one that has long divided Americans: how seriously to take the president’s loose, provocative and sometimes ugly remarks.

Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Immigration Power — 5:34 PM ET Also, Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Complaint Seeks Disclosure of Pentagon’s Agreement With Scouting America — 5:31 PM ET The Pentagon and the organization have given contradictory accounts of an agreement reached in February.

‘Nowhere To Go’: T.P.S. Ruling Plunges Many Migrants Into Limbo — 5:24 PM ET The decision renders 1.3 million people from more than a dozen countries, many who have lived in the United States for decades, vulnerable to deportation.

Inside the C.D.C.’s Mad Scramble to Meet Kennedy’s Demands — 5:18 PM ET A cache of internal emails offers a look at the pressure the nation’s public health officials faced from the new health secretary in the early months of the Trump administration.

Hoping for Miracles as Venezuela Digs Out From Massive Quakes — 5:15 PM ET It is known as a “doublet,” two earthquakes in quick succession, and it has brought the Latin American country to its knees.

Movement Through Strait of Hormuz Is Halted After Attack on Cargo Ship — 5:13 PM ET The strike on a vessel near the coast of Oman prompted a U.N. agency to pause an evacuation of ships from the Persian Gulf.

Less Islamism, More Nationalism — 5:10 PM ET In Iran and across the Middle East, the bond between religion and politics is getting weaker.

Medical Journal Retracts Study Claiming Cancer Therapy Is More Effective When Given in the Morning — 5:09 PM ET In a notice flagging a series of problems with a clinical trial, the journal Nature Medicine said its editors “no longer have confidence in the integrity of the results.”

After Supreme Court TPS Ruling, What Conditions May Haitian and Syrian Deportees Face? — 5:08 PM ET The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end humanitarian protections for many Haitians and Syrians in the United States, clearing the way for their potential deportation.

King Charles III Has Paid More Than $39.6 Million in Taxes, Palace Discloses in a U.K. First — 5:06 PM ET Charles released his tax information for the period he has been king of Britain as part of a push for greater transparency after the scandal involving the former Prince Andrew.

Here’s What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for TPS Holders — 5:04 PM ET The ruling on Temporary Protection Status will have swift repercussions for migrants and employers alike.

Devastating Earthquakes Will Test Venezuela’s Newfound Alliance With U.S. — 5:02 PM ET President Trump has boasted of the success of an armed intervention in Venezuela. A natural disaster raises pressure to match rhetoric with action.

OpenAI Leans Toward Holding Up I.P.O. Until Next Year — 4:58 PM ET The A.I. company’s advisers are pushing its chief executive, Sam Altman, to move slowly after SpaceX’s stock has been volatile and as the start-up grapples with financial challenges.

Larry Sanger, a Wikipedia Founder, Is Barred From Editing on the Site — 4:57 PM ET A vote to bar Larry Sanger indefinitely from the volunteer community of Wikipedia came days after he submitted a proposal on “intellectual diversity.”

Aid official says groups are mobilizing to provide shelter and water to quake victims. — 4:57 PM ET

Oil Prices Jump After Attack Halts Shipping in Strait of Hormuz — 4:27 PM ET Oil prices fell, moving closer to levels not seen since the war in Iran began in February.

Senate Democrats Will Train Staff as Election Observers — 3:53 PM ET Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, said the program was aimed at counteracting potential efforts by the Trump administration to manipulate elections.

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U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over — 3:40 PM ET The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs.

Global Warming Upends London Climate Week — 3:18 PM ET The extreme heat smothering Europe has upended Climate Week in London.

This Doctor Can Change the Color of Your Eyes. Should He? — 3:17 PM ET Francis Ferrari, a French ophthalmologist, invented a controversial procedure that can change eye color. People from around the world are willing to take the risk.

Dolly Parton’s Fans Were Worried. She Came to a Truck Stop to See Them. — 3:14 PM ET Fans have been concerned about the singer’s health since she postponed shows last year. So some were thrilled to catch a glimpse of her on Wednesday.

Frank Guarini, Seven-Term New Jersey Representative, Dies at 101 — 3:11 PM ET A reform-minded Democrat, he served on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee and offered a pragmatic mix of progressive legislation and conservative fiscal philosophy.

Bible Passages May Soon Be Required Reading in Texas Public Schools — 3:10 PM ET Texas is set to pass what may be the first state-mandated book list for public school students. It focuses on classic literature and includes Bible excerpts.

U.S. Military’s Weapons Shortage Shows Few Signs of Easing Soon — 3:07 PM ET President Trump and Pentagon officials tried to reassure manufacturers as they sought additional funding from Congress.

After Venezuela Earthquakes, La Guaira Residents Search for Loved Ones in the Rubble — 3:06 PM ET A missing child. A boyfriend in the rubble. Venezuelans in this hard-hit city said they needed more help to rescue the missing.

The Supreme Court’s TPS Decision Is a Slap in the Face to Lawful Immigrants — 3:06 PM ET The Supreme Court just gave the Trump Administration free rein to end Temporary Protected Status.

Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson — 5:43 PM ET Manchester City agree a deal with Nottingham Forest worth up to a British record £130m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers — 5:33 PM ET Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.

France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east — 5:27 PM ET Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

James and Rice miss training in preparation for Panama — 5:19 PM ET England's Reece James and Declan Rice miss England's penultimate training session before Panama with injury concerns.

What we know so far — 5:13 PM ET The two quakes have killed at least 188 people and injured nearly 1,500, with more feared trapped under rubble.

'I thought I was going to die' - people describe earthquake panic — 5:11 PM ET Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble.

UK braced for hottest June night after 36.7C high on warmest day of year — 5:09 PM ET Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, the highest temperature so far this year and the hottest June day on record.

King and Queen will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations — 5:01 PM ET King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to reside in Clarence House, Buckingham Palace says.

King Charles reveals he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-25 — 5:00 PM ET The King becomes first monarch to publish their tax payments - with the figures putting him among the UK's top 100 taxpayers.

Saracens' Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident — 4:18 PM ET Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.

Starmer and home secretary in row over minister's future — 3:49 PM ET Shabana Mahmood believes Mike Tapp should be sacked for writing an article but No 10 say he remains in post.

Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost — 3:41 PM ET Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost — 3:41 PM ET Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked — 3:19 PM ET The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

Europe's 'punishing' record-breaking heatwave — 3:17 PM ET BBC Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker on what's next for the weather in Europe

England can play on NZ memories of 2022 - Southee — 3:02 PM ET England can play on New Zealand memories of a remarkable Test at Trent Bridge in 2022 to turn around their series decider in Nottingham, according to assistant coach Tim Southee.

Trump keeps turning Republican wins into loyalty tests — and political liabilities — 5:36 PM ET President Donald Trump’s moves on housing, FISA, Iran and Washington projects are creating new headaches for Republicans trying to show voters they can govern.

On Semiconductor strikes $7 billion deal for Synaptics in physical AI push — 5:33 PM ET On Semiconductor said the deal bumps up its total addressable market by $30 billion to $243 billion by 2030.

Small-caps are booming this year. Here are some of Wall Street's top smaller picks — 5:26 PM ET Small-cap stocks are on pace to notch their best first half of the year since 1991, and TD Cowen and Bank of America have ideas about how to play the trend.

As Social Security faces trust fund depletion, some Washington lawmakers call for taxing high earners — 5:20 PM ET High earners may only contribute Social Security payroll taxes for part of the year. As the program faces funding woes, some lawmakers say that should change.

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee says inflation is too high; Williams sees price pressures easing — 5:03 PM ET In a live CNBC interview from his home district, Goolsbee declined to speculate on where he thinks interest rates are headed.

Ariel’s John Rogers likes these small-cap names as the market rally broadens — 4:30 PM ET Ariel Investments' John Rogers highlighted for-profit education company Covista as a small-cap stock he's currently bullish on.

Apple stock gets slammed on bigger Mac, iPad price hikes. Why it can weather the storm — 4:27 PM ET The stock had its worst session in more than a year as management made its first official move to pass higher memory costs onto consumers.

Wendy's turns lower as meme rally fails to extend to a second day — 4:27 PM ET The stock's volatile run appeared largely disconnected from company fundamentals and instead reflected a burst of social media enthusiasm.

Nasdaq falls for a fourth day as a drop in Apple overshadows Micron's booming earnings: Live updates — 4:23 PM ET The Nasdaq Composite fell on Thursday, even after a blowout Micron Technology earnings report, as traders moved out of key technology stocks.

Microsoft lifts price of Xbox consoles due to soaring component costs — 4:17 PM ET Microsoft said it's increasing the price of Xbox game consoles after Apple announced price hikes for MacBooks and iPads.

Iran behind attack on cargo vessel near Oman in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. official tells MS NOW — 3:46 PM ET "The only crop we're harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust," Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social media post.

JPMorgan names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents as longtime exec Marianne Lake exits — 3:34 PM ET The moves would appear to make Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh the most obvious possible successors to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.

Democrats probe Trump's troubled $16 million reflecting pool renovation — 3:15 PM ET President Donald Trump has attempted to spruce up Washington in advance of the country's 250th anniversary.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's Biohub to open new rare disease funding round — 3:09 PM ET Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's Biohub will offer new grants to the rare disease community while expanding its AI drug repurposing partnership with Every Cure.

Australia news live: Karl Stefanovic says his podcast is ‘about freedom of speech’ after Nine announces his immediate departure — 5:47 PM ET Nine says in a statement it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says employers should tr…

Charities condemn ‘arrogant’ plans to house asylum seekers at former military sites — 5:30 PM ET Planning permission has been sought for three additional military sites Home Office plans to use three more former military sites to house thousands of asylum seekers have been condemned as “arrogant…

Supreme court hands Trump administration big win with rulings on key immigration cases – live — 5:27 PM ET Justices allow Trump administration to end protections for Haitians and Syrians and pave way to turn back asylum seekers at southern borderSupreme court lets Trump administration end TPS for Haitians…

King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace after £369m refit — 5:07 PM ET Charles and Camilla to remain at Clarence House and are said to want the public to have more access to ‘monarchy HQ’King Charles’s tax bill: what did we learn and what is still in the dark?Crown esta…

King Charles’s tax bill: what did we learn, and what is still in the dark? — 5:00 PM ET We know the monarch paid £24.6m in tax over the last two years, but we still don’t know how wealthy he actually isCrown estate makes more than £1bn profit for third year runningKing and Queen will no…

Crown estate makes more than £1bn profit for third year running — 5:00 PM ET King Charles’s property management firm rakes in £1.2bn as it continues to benefit from offshore windfarm boomKing Charles’s tax bill: what did we learn and what is still in the dark?King and Queen w…

Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine immediately after Today host’s podcast controversy — 4:59 PM ET Network says it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today, days after he interviewed far-right activist Tommy Robinson on independent podcastKarl Stefanovic is leaving Nine immediately, t…

Supreme court lets Trump turn back asylum seekers at US-Mexico border — 4:01 PM ET Decision allows Trump administration to block migrants from entering US soil and the right to claim asylumUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe supreme…

Venezuela earthquakes: ‘intensive’ search for survivors as death toll rises to 188 – as it happened — 3:47 PM ET Delcy Rodríguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to the hardest-hit La Guaira areaVenezuela declares state of emergency after deadly twin earthquakesHave yo…

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for ‘cheap shot’ throat hit to Caitlin Clark — 3:43 PM ET Mercury star made contact with closed fist during jostleFever coach slammed refs for ‘disrespectful’ no-callsSign up for the WNBA 30 weekly newsletterThe WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Al…

Mahmood in standoff with Starmer over No 10 not sacking junior minister — 3:35 PM ET Mike Tapp wrote unauthorised article saying new settlement rules should not cover overseas care workers Shabana Mahmood is locked in an extraordinary standoff with Keir Starmer after Downing Street r…

New evidence casts doubt on RFK Jr testimony before Senate — 3:31 PM ET Kennedy repeatedly said 2019 Samoa trip had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’. An email from his then colleague says they were on a vaccine-related ‘mission’New evidence has emerged that Robert F Kennedy…

Supreme court conservatives accused of advancing ‘white-supremacist agenda’ — 3:12 PM ET Lawmakers and advocates condemn ‘disastrous’ decisions that allow Trump officials to strip away migrant protectionsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailLawmakers and immigration advocacy…

Economic losses mount as Venezuela earthquake death toll grows — 5:12 PM ET Initial forecasts suggest damage could cost as much as 7 percent of the South American nation's GDP.

UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked — 4:55 PM ET Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.

Venezuela quake leaves La Guaira in almost total devastation — 4:50 PM ET La Guaira, the region hardest hit by two earthquakes in Venezuela, has been left devastated.

Dutch fans party in Kansas City ahead of World Cup clash with Tunisia — 4:45 PM ET Netherlands supporters got the party going in Kansas City, US ahead of their final group stage game against Tunisia.

Netanyahu: ‘We will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as required’ — 4:34 PM ET Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.

Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran — 4:12 PM ET State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein.

Kenya’s Kandie gets seven-year ban for doping violations — 4:11 PM ET Kibiwott Kandie initially faced an eight-year ban split evenly across two violations, but received a one-year reduction.

Has Marco Rubio’s tour of the Gulf reassured US allies? — 4:00 PM ET The US secretary of state tells Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states that the Iran deal will ensure their security.

‘Truly terrifying’: Caracas confronts the aftermath of Venezuela earthquake — 3:44 PM ET Devastated residents recall the moment when they experienced the twin earthquakes that toppled buildings and killed 188.

The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's what to know about them — 5:54 PM ET The doublet occurred where the Caribbean plate, located north of Venezuela, moves eastward relative to the South American plate at an average rate of 0.79 inches a year.

WATCH: House Democratic leaders hold hearing on fair elections and voting rights — 5:49 PM ET House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic lawmakers held a hearing Thursday on defending fair elections and voting rights.

Hundreds detained in Kenya as protesters mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024 — 5:13 PM ET President William Ruto recently said that the protest would be allowed but warned against attempts to "shut down the country."

David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of brass rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84 — 5:03 PM ET Clayton-Thomas was a onetime street fighter and petty thief from Canada who briefly became a rock superstar.

At least 188 people are dead in Venezuela after 2 earthquakes rocked the country's north — 4:14 PM ET The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that hit Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century, and could be felt throughout the region.

UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through Strait of Hormuz after UK says a vessel was hit — 3:17 PM ET A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the pa…

OpenAI will delay GPT-5.6 after Trump administration request — 5:57 PM ET The Trump administration, apprehensive of potential security issues, has reportedly asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next big-ticket model, GPT-5.6. The Information reported that OpenAI CEO…

Framework has good news and bad news — 5:23 PM ET Thanks to the component crisis, it's a bad time to want a new computer. But if you are waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro - which Framework's CEO has called the "MacBook Pro for Li…

Score a discounted Xbox console before the prices jump — 4:18 PM ET Microsoft announced today that the price of all Xbox models will rise in August, the second time in less than a year as memory prices continue to wreak havoc on every industry from cars to computing.…

Instagram wants to monopolize your attention — 4:10 PM ET This week, Instagram launched a series of new features for its smart TV app that are all designed to get people to spend more time on the platform through the biggest screens in their homes. In addit…

RAMageddon just got extremely real — 4:00 PM ET As far as prices go, Apple is kind of a reverse canary in the coal mine. With its famously generous margins and immense purchasing volume, it can afford to ride out price fluctuations in its supply c…

Patronus AI lands $50M to build ‘digital worlds’ that stress-test AI agents — 4:19 PM ET Agent-testing startup Patronus AI, founded by former Meta AI researchers, is experiencing nearly insatiable demand, its investor says.

Polymarket says hackers stole users’ funds — 3:58 PM ET The prediction market giant Polymarket said it's refunding users who had funds stolen due to a third-party breach.

Xbox follows Apple with price increases — 3:39 PM ET The company says the increases are being driven by rising memory and console storage prices, with costs more than 2.5x higher than previous levels.

Notion Mail shuts down amid agent takeover — 3:14 PM ET The company said it is discontinuing its email inbox in favor of its AI agent offering as users are increasingly handing over the reins of their email to the agents.

MAHA loses in key Supreme Court ruling — 5:37 PM ET Presented by Planned Parenthood {beacon} Healthcare Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story MAHA loses in key Supreme Court ruling The Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a serious blow to the Make Americ…

Supreme Court hands Monsanto a win on Roundup — 5:32 PM ET {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court hands Monsanto a win on Roundup The Supreme Court on Thursday restricted Americans’ ability to sue pesticide makers over…

Slotkin calls for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party — 5:30 PM ET Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on Wednesday called for “new leadership” within the Democratic Party, alleging that the caucus never fully recovered from its 2024 elections losses. “Every day there's a…

May inflation surge — 5:27 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation hits 4.1 percent in May: 5 takeaways Federal inflation data released Thursda…

Kids safety legislation faces new hurdles — 5:16 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story House breakthrough on kids online safety faces long odds in Senate The clock is ticking for Congress to pass kids online safety legislation before the end…

Trump no longer 'behaving like somebody who cares': Haberman — 5:12 PM ET The New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman on Wednesday said President Trump is no longer "behaving like somebody who cares." Haberman spoke on CNN about the president cancelling plans to sign a bip…

World Cup fans to be allowed to bring rainbow flags for Egypt-Iran match — 5:02 PM ET Fans will be allowed to display rainbow and pride flags during Friday night's World Cup match in Seattle despite opposition from at least one of the teams playing that night. Since it was announced a…

House panel advances $1.1 trillion defense spending bill with Department of War name change — 5:01 PM ET The House Appropriations Committee has advanced its $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal 2027, legislation that includes a provision to rename the Defense Department as the Department of Wa…

A new bill calls for $25 minimum wage. Here's where that isn't 'sufficient' — 4:59 PM ET While it's way more than the current federal minimum wage, data shows it may not be enough for some.

Judge blocks new professional student loan restrictions — 4:48 PM ET A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Education Department from imposing new loan borrowing limits on graduate and professional students one week before they were…

Trump administration plans to deport more than 500 migrant children within days, senator warns — 4:23 PM ET The Trump administration is planning to bypass legal protections and hastily deport more than 500 unaccompanied migrant children, a top Democratic senator warned Thursday. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) tol…

Apple raises prices on Macs and iPads — 4:22 PM ET Apple raised the price of its MacBooks and iPads on Thursday, just days after CEO Tim Cook warned price hikes were “unavoidable” amid soaring demand for memory chips. The price of a MacBook Pro is up…

Lawler calls for Haiti TPS extension, saying ending protections will 'create a crisis' — 3:31 PM ET Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Thursday called for temporary legal protections for thousands of Haitian immigrants, warning that the Supreme Court's ruling to end protections will "create a crisis." Th…

NFL announces dates for 2027 draft in DC — 3:07 PM ET The NFL on Thursday announced its annual draft will take place from April 29 through May 1 of next year in Washington, D.C. “Mark your calendars,” the league wrote on social platform X, sharing a pho…

Democrats condemn 'cruel and lawless' Supreme Court decision allowing Trump to end deportation protections — 3:06 PM ET Democrats on Capitol Hill railed against a Supreme Court decision on Thursday that found the Trump administration can strip temporary legal protections from Haitian and Syrian migrants. The Supreme C…

Meloni allies fail to take over Italian soccer — 5:45 PM ET Giovanni Malagò has a bulging in-tray as he takes over the troubled Italian soccer association.

Trump calls on House GOP hard-liners to end floor blockade — 5:29 PM ET The president suggested members pressing for the SAVE America Act are 'grandstanding.'

Spot the Pol! — 4:57 PM ET Study the photograph carefully. Only the politician is missing. Guess who it is.

A district that went +20 for Trump now in play for Democrats — 4:41 PM ET Democrat Blake Gendebien is in a dead heat with Republican Anthony Constantino in a deep-red upstate New York congressional district, internal poll shows.

Democrats have some rare praise for Trump’s DHS chief at hearing — 4:33 PM ET The relatively warm reception to the Homeland Security secretary is notable given past Democratic skepticism about Mullin’s promised efforts to mend fences with Capitol Hill.

The newest GOP campaign surrogates: Confused tourists at Waffle House — 4:15 PM ET Social media videos of wide-eyed World Cup tourists have a fan in Republican leaders searching for a midterm message.

For South Korean men, there's only one uniform that matters — 3:15 PM ET The country can't watch a sporting event without arguing about its military service exemption.

To get the Senate moving, this Republican is jamming up the House — 3:10 PM ET Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is simpatico with President Trump’s by-any-means-necessary approach to passing a contentious elections bill.

Spain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses — 5:51 PM ET Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned Thursday from a source close to the matter. Putellas wants to play "in a place with…

MSU basketball listed in top 10 of latest preseason rankings from national analyst — 5:51 PM ET See where college basketball analyst Jon Rothstein has the Spartans landing in his latest preseason poll

Blue Jackets acquire winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Avalanche — 5:50 PM ET The Blue Jackets sent the 43rd pick this weekend, a third-rounder next year and a fifth-rounder in 2028 to Colorado.

Which NFL rookies will face the most pressure in 2026? — 5:49 PM ET 2026 NFL training camps start next month. Here are five rookies who will be under the most pressure to succeed: 5. Blake Miller, OT, Detroit Lions College: Clemson Drafted: No. 17 overall Blake Mille…

Serena Williams' daughters see how hard she's working for Wimbledon return — 5:48 PM ET Turns out family might really be the biggest factor behind Williams’ decision to return to the pro game after nearly four years away. “Just finished a mean game of duck duck goose,” Williams said on…

Mavericks’ Morez Johnson Jr. raises No. 14, eager to prove he belongs at No. 9 — 5:46 PM ET Morez Johnson Jr. stood at the center of it all Thursday at American Airlines Center, his family surrounding him on one side while cameras clicked from the other, as Mavericks...

World Cup: Japan and Sweden clash for top-two spot in Group F — 5:45 PM ET Japan and Sweden will lock horns with hopes of automatic qualification from Group F at the 2026 World Cup. The Scandinavians had contrasting fortunes in their opening games as their impressive 5-1 vi…

🚨 Starting XIs announced for tonight's Group F deciders — 5:44 PM ET The fate of the four teams in hotly-contested Group F will be decided this evening as the FIFA World Cup group stage starts to wind down.While the Netherlands and Japan each sit on four points, Swede…

Bucks introduce draft picks Burries and Ament as new era begins — 5:43 PM ET The introduction of first-round draft picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament coincided with the start of the post-Giannis era for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks introduce draft picks Burries and Ament as new era begins — 5:43 PM ET The introduction of first-round draft picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament coincided with the start of the post-Giannis era for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson — 5:43 PM ET Manchester City agree a deal with Nottingham Forest worth up to a British record £130m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Sooryavanshi, 15, has mental ability to shine for India — 5:43 PM ET India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak feels 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the "mental capabilities" to make his mark in international cricket if selected for Friday's T20I against Ireland in Belf…

Germany even fall behind! Is the pitch to blame for it all? — 5:41 PM ET In their final group-stage match at this World Cup, the German national team are struggling badly. Against Ecuador, the defense looks shaky, and the South American side keep creating chances. But why…

Red Sox should cash in on Sonny Gray’s dominant season with blockbuster trade deadline move — 5:40 PM ET Gray's value is at an all-time high, and Boston's hope for a playoff run continue to dim.

Dodgers Hollywood Biopic Part 2: Ed Sheeran, Jharrel Jerome, and More Fan Casting — 5:40 PM ET Part 2 of our Hollywood Dodgers movie cast fan casting is here! From Ed Sheeran to Jharrel Jerome, see who we chose to play your favorite stars.

Mets' Carlos Mendoza sad to see David Peterson's departure, talks reasons for struggles — 5:40 PM ET Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about the trade that sent David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs before the series finale between the two teams on Thursday and was sad to see Peterson, who was in his s…

Caleb Williams Loses Initial ‘Iceman’ Trademark Fight to Boot Brand — 5:40 PM ET The Bears quarterback can appeal the decision.

Reality bites for Man United as they eye Danny Welbeck and Ivan Toney moves — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United are reportedly admirers of Danny Welbeck and Ivan Toney as they explore the possibility of securing competition for Benjamin Sesko.Sesko callSesko enjoyed an incredibly positive mai…

World Cup 2026: Iran, Egypt at odds with FIFA over 'Pride Match' symbols, festivities in Seattle — 5:39 PM ET June 27-28 is Pride Weekend in Seattle, which clashes with the anti-LGBTQ laws and ideology of Iran and Egypt

Lions CB Terrion Arnold held without bond after arrest on kidnapping and armed robbery charges — 5:39 PM ET Arnold faces life in prison if convicted on certain charges.

Tamworth sign Handley and Fogarty — 5:38 PM ET Tamworth further bolstered their squad with the signings of defenders Tom Handley and Tommy Fogarty.

GetSpeed Mercedes fastest as Spa 24 Hours Superpole field is set — 5:37 PM ET Simon Gachet set the fastest individual lap, but the #17 Mercedes topped the average qualifying times

Soccer podcasters say FIFA’s success in Atlanta can be traced back to Atlanta United — 5:37 PM ET The co-hosts of a popular soccer podcast in metro Atlanta say the World Cup has put Atlanta in the spotlight.

Five-year contract limit? MLB's drastic labor offer bashed by players — 5:36 PM ET MLB's latest proposal was yet again destroyed by the players' union.

Wilson, Berardy eliminate Manoa Cup champions of the past — 5:36 PM ET There will be a 75th name etched on the Manoa Cup after both champions fell during the second round on Wednesday. Kauai’s Chance Wilson beat Joshua Hayashida 1-up and Coel Berardy of Punahou needed 2…

UH track and field athlete Turban recognized for service, leadership — 5:36 PM ET Hawaii track and field athlete Lilian Turban was a recipient of the Big West Service and Leadership Award on Tuesday. Turban was one of nine Big West student-athletes to receive the award, which reco…

NCAA’s new eligibility cap rule would have changed the game for UH sports — 5:36 PM ET The University of Hawaii football team was entering the final month of the 2025 regular season, and head coach Timmy Chang was studying performance charts. The NCAA permitted a player to qualify for…

Pirates flirt with danger but earn series win over Mariners; Davis has big swing — 5:35 PM ET Pirates pitchers combined to strand 11 runners, and Henry Davis hit a big two-run home run in Pittsburgh’s 5-1 rubber match win over the Mariners at PNC Park on Thursday afternoon.

49ers Brandon Aiyuk is back at it with another bizarre post on Insta — 5:35 PM ET A day after exhibiting some bizarre behavior on Instagram, 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is back at it today

Ecuador players swarm referee Tori Penso after controversial call in Germany game — 5:35 PM ET Ecuador players swarmed referee Tori Penso in protest after Leroy Sane's controversial early opening goal for Germany was allowed, with VAR ultimately not intervening with her decision

Man City agree deal for Elliot Anderson after breakthrough in Forest talks — 5:35 PM ET Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson after improving their offer for one of the Premier League’s most sought-after players.The .…

PREVIEW: Paraguay and Australia face shootout to make round of 32 in World Cup Group D — 5:35 PM ET Paraguay and Australia are set to lock horns knowing that victory will seal second spot in Group D, and progression to the Round of 32.Both sides sit on three points, with Australia second by virtue…

Barcelona star speaks out on Anthony Gordon signing — 5:35 PM ET Barcelona star Pau Cubarsí has this week provided his take on the club’s recent big-money signing of Anthony Gordon.Wide-man Gordon of course put pen to paper on a long-term contract in Catalunya��...

Timberwolves' Julius Randle, LaMelo Ball trade is now a 4-team deal with Nets, Hornets, Bulls — 5:34 PM ET Minnesota is putting two trades into one.

Brad Stevens: Celtics Draft Picks Won't Have 'Any Expectation' To Produce — 5:34 PM ET Boston's GM doesn't want his rookies to play too much.

Injury-hit Warrington dig deep to beat Catalans — 5:34 PM ET Warrington overcome injury problems to move level on points with Leeds at the top of Super League with a gutsy win over Catalans.

ESPN Names Biggest Surprise Player from Vikings Minicamp — 5:34 PM ET Whether a player’s June rise to prominence translates to the regular season and beyond is never an exact science, but […]

NHL mock draft 2026: Who's taken after Gavin McKenna in first round? — 5:32 PM ET The Toronto Maple Leafs are projected to take winger Gavin McKenna with the top pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. Who will follow in the first round?

Vanderbilt's AK Okereke signs two-way deal with Lakers, per report — 5:32 PM ET Vanderbilt's AK Okereke has reportedly signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after going unselected in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Vanderbilt's AK Okereke signs two-way deal with Lakers, per report — 5:32 PM ET Vanderbilt's AK Okereke has reportedly signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after going unselected in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Jaylen Brown next team odds: Where will Celtics star play in 2026 amid trade rumors? — 5:30 PM ET The NBA continues to stay red hot following the 2026 NBA Draft in New York. With rumors swirling around the Boston locker room that Jaylen Brown wants out, the Celtics find themselves at the center o…

ESPN analyst criticizes Kyle Pitts' $54M contract: 'I don't love it' — 5:30 PM ET ESPN analyst Booger McFarland shared his thoughts on Kyle Pitts' extension

How to live stream Japan vs Sweden: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel — 5:30 PM ET Sweden needs a win over Japan on Thursday to stand a chance of clinching one of the automatic qualifying spots in Group F at the World Cup 2026. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch…

Yankees vs Red Sox: Cam Schlittler vs Connelly Early — 5:30 PM ET The Yankees are back in Boston, but the rivalry is not.

Mock draft sends a mountain of a left-handed pitcher to the Angels at No. 12 — 5:29 PM ET The Angels could draft a dominant lefty, but he comes with some risk.

Lakers, Spurs named top landing spots for $9 million Knicks unsung hero, NBA champion point guard — 5:29 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs were linked to the same highly valuable New York Knicks contributor.

Who will USA play next? Updated scenarios for USMNT's Round of 32 opponent from third-place pool — 5:29 PM ET The United States have already confirmed their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout bracket, but their Round of 32 opponent has yet to be determined.

“Her Family Is Bigger Than Some Money”: Former Super Bowl Champ Defends Dianna Russini Amid $800K Salary Reports — 5:27 PM ET Just when the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal was dying down a bit, The New York Times released a long story about the popular NFL reporter. The report stated that Russini earned an annual sal…

Suns Analyst Suggests Phoenix Could Make Major Trade — 5:25 PM ET A Phoenix Suns analyst believes the team could trade for Hornets forward Miles Bridges after Charlotte's recent blockbuster trade involving LaMelo Ball.

Watch as Ivory Coast lead Curacao and through as runners-up as it stands — 5:25 PM ET Follow live text commentary and watch on BBC Two as Curacao face Ivory Coast at the World Cup.

Injury-hit Warrington dig deep to beat Catalans — 5:55 PM ET Warrington overcome injury problems to move level on points with Leeds at the top of Super League with a gutsy win over Catalans.

'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead — 5:46 PM ET Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead against Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium.

Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson — 5:43 PM ET Manchester City agree a deal with Nottingham Forest worth up to a British record £130m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson — 5:43 PM ET Manchester City agree a deal with Nottingham Forest worth up to a British record £130m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Germany goal should have been ruled out for 'endangering opponent' — 5:24 PM ET BBC Sport World Cup pundits Joe Hart, Ellen White and Lucas Leiva explain why Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal was an example of "endangering the opponent" and shou…

Sooryavanshi, 15, has 'natural abilities' to shine — 5:21 PM ET India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak feels 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the "natural abilities" to make his mark in international cricket if selected for Friday's T20I against Ireland in Belfas…

Sooryavanshi, 15, has 'natural abilities' to shine — 5:21 PM ET India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak feels 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the "natural abilities" to make his mark in international cricket if selected for Friday's T20I against Ireland in Belfas…

South Africa beat Netherlands as Brits hits superb century — 5:20 PM ET Watch the highlights as South Africa beat Netherlands by 88 runs, with Tazmin Brits hitting a superb century in the Women's T20 World Cup in Bristol.

James and Rice miss training in preparation for Panama — 5:19 PM ET England's Reece James and Declan Rice miss England's penultimate training session before Panama with injury concerns.

India and South Africa take semi-final fight to final day — 4:59 PM ET The group stage of the Women's T20 World Cup concludes on Sunday with a must-win fixture for India against Australia at Lord's.

Arsenal keen on Guimaraes move - Friday's gossip — 4:42 PM ET Newcastle midfielders Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are in demand, Chelsea want Maxence Lacroix and Liverpool still chase Yan Diomande.

Sane gives Germany lead as Ecuador calls for foul waived away — 4:30 PM ET Leroy Sane gives Germany a 1-0 lead against Ecuador in the second minute of the World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Backstedt retains British time trial title — 4:26 PM ET Zoe Backstedt retains her British national elite women's time trial title, topping an all-Welsh podium at the 2026 championships in Lampeter.

Saracens' Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident — 4:18 PM ET Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.

Lawal aims for NBA greatness after Briton is drafted — 3:29 PM ET Britain's Tobi Lawal says he is going to "live" in the gym as he bids to establish himself as an NBA player after being selected in the NBA Draft.

Late hope for England after day of New Zealand dominance with the bat — 3:18 PM ET England produce a late fightback, taking four wickets for 44 runs, to leave New Zealand 361-4 at stumps after Tom Latham and Devon Conway had earlier put on 317 for the first wicket on a scorching, o…

England can play on NZ memories of 2022 - Southee — 3:02 PM ET England can play on New Zealand memories of a remarkable Test at Trent Bridge in 2022 to turn around their series decider in Nottingham, according to assistant coach Tim Southee.

Mercury's Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for putting fist into Caitlin Clark's throat in win over Fever — 5:21 PM ET Fever coach Stephanie White called Thomas' conduct 'egregious and utterly disrespectful'

Why Caleb Williams' 'Iceman' trademark application was initially refused as Bears QB's branding plan hits snag — 5:02 PM ET The former No. 1 overall pick has applied for a trademark in hopes of developing an apparel line and entertainment company

2026 World Cup picks, odds, predictions: Best bets for USA vs. Turkiye, Japan vs. Sweden on Thursday — 5:02 PM ET SportsLine's soccer experts have revealed their World Cup picks and World Cup predictions for Thursday, June 25

MLB CBA negotiations timeline: Where things stand as league proposes draft overhaul — 4:32 PM ET With a potential work stoppage looming in baseball, we're keeping tabs on all the major steps in negotiations

Why the Hornets were right to move on from LaMelo Ball as the Wolves roll the dice — 4:12 PM ET Ball has tantalizing talent, but he also has a long history of reckless play and limited availability

Turkiye vs. USMNT live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel — 4:12 PM ET The USMNT have already topped Group D while Turkiye have already been eliminated, setting up the possibility for experimentation from both teams' coaches on Thursday

MLB's new CBA proposal would restrict free-agency contracts, raise minimum wage, but only with a salary cap — 3:49 PM ET The MLBA accused the league of introducing 'a litany of additional restrictions on player rights'

HQ PM Newsletter 6/25/2026 — 3:30 PM ET What to watch Thursday night: World Cup USMNT vs. Turkiye, MLB + more best bets

Joey Bosa retirement rumors: Five-time Pro Bowler might be done with the NFL after 10 seasons — 3:30 PM ET The pass rusher is reportedly contemplating retirement at age 30 after battling a series of injuries throughout his 10-year NFL career

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: USA vs Turkiye, Japan vs. Sweden, Yankees vs. Red Sox and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Terrion Arnold arrested on kidnapping, armed robbery charges: Lions corner faces possibility of life in prison — 3:19 PM ET Arnold 'categorically' denied his involvement in a statement released after turning himself in to authorities

USMNT vs. Turkiye odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks from expert on 21-12 roll — 3:10 PM ET SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his USA vs. Turkiye best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday

Curaçao v Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – live — 5:49 PM ET ⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | And email SarahThis will be the guide to keep your eye on as the games continue:What has been your best moment of…

Japan v Sweden: World Cup 2026 – live — 5:49 PM ET ⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | TablesBoth head coaches make three changes. Japan bring in Yukinari Sugawara, Ayumu Seko and…

Ecuador v Germany: World Cup 2026 – live — 5:49 PM ET ⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | And email ScottPre-match postbag. “Writing from Ecuador, I can say people are understandably disappointed with how…

Tunisia v Netherlands: World Cup 2026 – live — 5:47 PM ET ⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail usThe Netherlands know the equation. Beat Tunisia and they will have done everything the…

Manchester City agree British record £130m fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson — 5:33 PM ET England midfielder eager to move to Etihad StadiumForest eye Lucas Bergvall as potential replacementManchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson, with the package…

Boxer Joe Cordina charged with assault over Cardiff petrol station incident — 3:44 PM ET Former boxing world champion to appear in court in JulyCordina’s WBO bout against Abdullah Mason called offThe former boxing world champion Joe Cordina has been charged with “assault and threatening…

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to Skip Social Media Influencer Screenings — 5:48 PM ET Universal is going straight to professional critic screenings rather than having the usual "word-of-mouth screenings" for social media.

FIFA to Allow LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flags at Egypt-Iran World Cup Clash in Seattle — 5:45 PM ET Soccer federations for both Muslim-majority countries earlier called on tournament organizers to disallow any symbols for queer community support in the stadium during a crunch Friday match-up.

Cannes Lion: Inside the UTA and DoorDash Ads Executive Soirée (Photos) — 5:19 PM ET THR was the exclusive media partner for the party and hosted an editorial portrait studio there, which experienced a steady flow of visitors.

ACM Awards Announce Date for 2027 Show — 4:52 PM ET The show will return to Las Vegas on May 16, 2027, the ACMs and Dick Clark Productions confirmed on Thursday.

‘Vida’ Creator Tanya Saracho Reteams With Starz for Adaptation of Romantasy Novel ‘The Wolf King’ — 4:30 PM ET The series will be based on Lauren Palphreyman’s trilogy that follows a princess kidnapped and held captive by a “brooding werewolf alpha” amidst a war.

CMA Fest 2026 Livestream: Where to Watch the Primetime Concert Special Online — 4:20 PM ET With a number of free streaming options, here's how country music fans can catch the three-hour event live online.

Seth Rogen Is Ready to Direct a Movie Again After ‘The Interview’ Made Him “Gun-Shy” For Years: “We’re Not the Biggest Problem Anymore” — 3:58 PM ET Rogen, who is currently starring in Olivia Wilde's new movie 'The Invite,' has had some PTSD after his 2014 comedy "almost started a war."

Streaming Ads Are About to Get Quieter — 3:14 PM ET A California law will go into effect next week prohibiting streaming platforms from airing ads louder than the content they accompany.

‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based on 2006 Movie Set at Disney — 3:13 PM ET Emma Roberts is an executive producer and will reprise her on-camera role, and Sarah Watson is writing.

Fanatics Sportsbook Is Turning Real Bets Into An Animated Series (Exclusive) — 3:04 PM ET 'Sketchy Bets' will see 'SNL' star Kam Patterson tell the tale of real bets through sketchbook-style animated shorts.

Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Dionne Warwick and More to Participate in Clive Davis’ Funeral — 5:39 PM ET Clive Davis — the legendary record executive who died Monday at the age of 94 — cast as long a shadow across the music world as any executive, and participants in his funeral will bear that out. Sour…

Tim Ryan, Former Variety Honolulu Correspondent, Dies at 80 — 4:43 PM ET Tim Ryan, a former Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporter who also reported on Hawaii’s film and television industry for Variety, died June 20 in West Seattle, Washington after a long illness. He was 80. Ry…

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Debuts With 21.5 Million Viewers in Three Days, Down Slightly From Season 2 — 4:39 PM ET The Season 3 premiere of “House of the Dragon” racked up 21.5 million global viewers in its first three days of availability, according to Warner Bros Discovery. A combination of Nielsen’s measuremen…

‘The Wolf King’ Romantic Fantasy Books in the Works as a Starz Series — 4:30 PM ET Starz is developing a TV series based on “The Wolf King,” Lauren Palphreyman’s popular romantic fantasy book series. The project follows a princess named Aurora who is kidnapped by a werewolf. Accord…

Adam McKay Reveals Axed ‘Talladega Nights 2’ Plot and Says Will Ferrell Split ‘Is a Shame’: ‘I’m Open to the Idea’ of Working Together Again After 2019 Breakup — 4:05 PM ET Adam McKay said in a new interview with Business Insider that he is “totally open to the idea” of working with Will Ferrell again. The duo behind some of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s (“Anch…

NBC News’ Chief Digital Officer Chris Berend to Exit — 4:01 PM ET Chris Berend a digital-media executives who has had a hand in helping to create new distribution platforms for NBC News journalism and properties including “Today,” is leaving the company after a sev…

HorrorHound Launches Genre Streaming Service; Festival Hit ‘The Babysitter Murders: Timing’s Off’ Among First Titles (EXCLUSIVE) — 3:44 PM ET A new player in the horror movie streaming space has arrived. Genre magazine HorrorHound announced today the launch of HorrorHound TV, a new independent horror-focused streaming platform. The service…

‘The Loved Ones’ Review: So Much for That Peaceful Irish Retreat — 5:35 PM ET Sharp performances from Maryann Plunkett and the other cast members lend weight and texture to Erica Murray’s play, even when the script becomes predictable.

Fox, Bravo and BET Look to Take Microdramas Mainstream — 4:33 PM ET Major networks like Fox, Bravo and BET are translating shows to the short-form video format that last year made $11 billion in global revenue.

‘Romería’ Review: What Actually Happened to Her Parents? — 4:17 PM ET In this semi-autobiographical drama, a young woman in Spain whose birth parents died of AIDS-related illnesses faces a complicated reunion with her extended family.

David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian Singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84 — 3:49 PM ET He was also the key lyricist of the Grammy-winning, genre-blending band, whose hits included “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.”

Robert Townsend on ‘The Bear’ and Directing for Television — 3:16 PM ET The filmmaker has lately turned to television, acting in FX’s “The Bear,” directing episodes of “The Chi” and mentoring Black actors and showrunners reared on his work.

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