⚡ News Roundup: 235 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jun 29)

Eli Lilly, Regeneron among first companies selected for FDA initiative to speed review of new manufacturing facilities — CNBC, 5:56 PM ET Eli Lilly and Regeneron are among the first seven companies the FDA has selected for its PreCheck Pilot Program, CNBC has learned.

Director Carl Rinsch Sentenced to 30 Months in Netflix Fraud Case After Keanu Reeves and Attorneys Cite Mental Health Struggles — Variety, 5:56 PM ET Carl Rinsch, the director of “47 Ronin,” was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal prison, receiving half of the government’s recommended sentence after Judge Jed Rakoff considered evidence of his…

Germany v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live — The Guardian, 5:53 PM ET ⚽ Kick-off time: 4.30pm EDT/9.30pm BST/6.30am AET⚽ Bracketology | Player guide | Golden Boot standingsMatch report: Brazil 2-1 JapanNot for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods…

Baseball players, parents, umpires take precautions amid extreme heat — Yahoo Sports, 5:49 PM ET Whether baseball players are chasing down fly balls or stepping into the batter’s box, there’s been no timeout from the extreme heat, just nine innings of finding ways to stay cool.

Celtics Reportedly Reach Agreement To Bring Back 6-Foot-11 Young Center — Yahoo Sports, 5:49 PM ET The Boston Celtics reportedly reached an agreement with one of their young centers on Monday.

Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs — Wired, 5:49 PM ET Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids—and then prompted rival chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT to discuss high-risk subjects.

Australia politics live: McIntosh doubles down on call for Liberal ‘rebrand’; PM backs Hogan on Hanson — The Guardian, 5:47 PM ET Meanwhile Anthony Albanese says tax reforms ‘make system fairer’ and tells 7.30 the housing market was ‘broken’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCha…

In Peru’s Presidential Election, Keiko Fujimori Gives the Right in Latin America Another Win — 5:45 PM ET Keiko Fujimori, a daughter of the former strongman Alberto Fujimori, returns her family’s movement to power, but with a narrow victory in a divided country.

Clash Unfolds as Trump Administration Pushes Intelligence Agencies to Share Foreign Espionage Targets — 5:45 PM ET The clash reflects increasing skepticism of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which has been willing to pursue President Trump’s priorities.

Efforts to Rescue Venezuela Quake Victims Grow More Desperate — 5:31 PM ET The death toll has risen to over 1,700, which is likely an undercount.

Trump Renews Threat to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook After Supreme Court Ruling — 5:21 PM ET President Trump promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa Cook, the Fed governor he had tried to fire, even as the court affirmed that Fed officials can be fired only for cause.

6 Killed in Shooting in Northern Germany After Family Dispute, Police Say — 5:14 PM ET Authorities said a 45-year-old man opened fire at a youth facility after a quarrel about the custody of his baby daughter. The dead were all facility employees.

Emily Barker Loved Fighting Fires. She Died in One She Couldn’t Escape. — 4:59 PM ET Emily Barker was one of two women who died fighting a large forest fire in Colorado this week.

What the U.S. Owes Venezuela — 4:56 PM ET Expectations are rising over the role the Trump administration could play in helping after two devastating quakes.

Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight Landing at Kennedy Airport, Pilot Says — 4:55 PM ET The incident Monday came less than three days after a United Airlines crew reported encountering a drone while arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Set for New Talks in Qatar, Trump Says — 4:33 PM ET President Trump said the discussions would take place on Tuesday, after the United States and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend. Iran did not confirm the talks but said consultations with Qatar…

Here’s the latest. — 4:33 PM ET

Abdul Ahad Momand, Only Afghan to Fly in Space, Is Dead — 4:30 PM ET A pilot in the Afghan Air Force, he was recruited for the Soviet space program. His 1988 flight took place as the Soviets were fighting a war in his country.

Oil Prices Rise as U.S. and Iran Discuss Deal to Suspend Gulf Attacks — 4:18 PM ET Oil prices edged higher after an American official said the U.S. and Iran had agreed to halt attacks in a key shipping lane, raising hopes that hostilities would not escalate.

France Recorded 1,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave, Officials Say — 4:06 PM ET First estimates published by the national health agency listed hundreds more deaths per day compared with the daily death rate in previous months.

Whatever You Do in Russia, Don’t Talk About the War — 4:02 PM ET As Ukraine brings the war home to Russia, officials hesitate to designate shelters and blast sirens, downplaying the conflict’s consequences with euphemisms.

Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Redistricting Plans — 4:00 PM ET The state’s high court found that ballot initiatives designed to change state law to install a newly gerrymandered map violated Colorado law.

Fired F.T.C. Commissioner Warns of Potential for Presidential Abuse of Power — 3:57 PM ET Rebecca Slaughter said independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission were created as watchdogs of powerful corporations and that presidents shouldn’t interfere with that.

Les Mills, Olympian Who Founded Fitness Chain, Dies at 91 — 3:54 PM ET A New Zealand Olympian, he started a small gym in Auckland that grew into a worldwide chain.

See Day-by-Day Forecast as Heat Wave Engulfs U.S. Ahead of the July 4 Weekend — 3:54 PM ET Dangerous heat is expected across much of the country through the July 4 weekend.

What to Know About Wildfires in Colorado and Other Western States — 3:50 PM ET Thousands of acres in Utah and other Western states have burned. Here is what to know about the firefighters who have died, the destruction so far and the spreading smoke.

In Dissents, Some Justices Push Back Against Ruling to Block Trump From Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook — 3:49 PM ET A few dissenters cautioned that the majority didn’t allow the legal case over the president’s effort to fire the Fed governor Lisa D. Cook to play out in the lower courts.

Supreme Court Decision on Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots Grants Relief to 18 States — 3:46 PM ET The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that state laws allowing ballots to arrive after Election Day are legal. The decision is the latest in a series of setbacks for President Trump’s efforts to regulate…

Supreme Court Upholds Grace Period to Count Mail-In Ballots That Arrive After Election Day — 3:39 PM ET The justices had been asked to examine the legality of the state’s grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.

How A.I. is Changing the Way Politicians Run for Office — 3:36 PM ET A.I.-generated images are the public face of this election overhaul. Behind the scenes, campaigns are using the technology to analyze voter data, craft campaign materials and write custom messages.

Ethics Panel Tosses Misconduct Claims Against Gallego — 3:32 PM ET The Ethics Committee told Senator Ruben Gallego it had dismissed allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.

Sex Abuse Survivors Reach $395 Million Deal With San Francisco Diocese — 3:30 PM ET The Archdiocese of San Francisco and lawyers for the survivors said the money would settle about 530 claims from people who said they were sexually abused by clergy members.

Newborn’s Body Is Found in a Portable Bathroom at Electric Forest Music Festival — 3:22 PM ET Investigators were asking for information from people who attended the Electric Forest music festival, which draws tens of thousands of people to Western Michigan.

Here’s the latest. — 3:10 PM ET

'That might just wake Germany up' - Paraguay take shock lead through Enciso — 5:39 PM ET Julio Enciso gives Paraguay the lead as they look to upset the odds by defeating Germany in the round of 32.

Domestic killers could face extra 10 years in prison under new plans — 5:37 PM ET The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.

Refugees will be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum rules — 5:31 PM ET Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

Long-delayed defence spending plan to be published on Tuesday, with focus on drone warfare — 5:30 PM ET The defence investment plan will set out how billions will be spent on equipping the UK Armed Forces.

The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids — 5:21 PM ET Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.

The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids — 5:21 PM ET Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.

'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors — 5:19 PM ET With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors — 5:19 PM ET With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono — 5:11 PM ET Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.

Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono — 5:11 PM ET Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.

Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix — 4:41 PM ET He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.

'They are hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building — 4:22 PM ET At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

'Hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building — 4:22 PM ET At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors — 4:17 PM ET Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors — 4:17 PM ET Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

McCullum & Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan — 4:06 PM ET Former captain Michael Vaughan says England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should resign as part of a "complete clear-out" following the retirement of Ben Stokes.

Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves — 4:00 PM ET In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves — 4:00 PM ET In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany — 3:53 PM ET The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.

Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany — 3:53 PM ET The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.

Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth? — 3:33 PM ET BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline — 3:16 PM ET Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)? — 3:16 PM ET Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history? — 3:14 PM ET A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

Eli Lilly, Regeneron among first companies selected for FDA initiative to speed review of new manufacturing facilities — 5:56 PM ET Eli Lilly and Regeneron are among the first seven companies the FDA has selected for its PreCheck Pilot Program, CNBC has learned.

IRS says Trump Account contributions will not trigger annual gift tax reporting requirements — 5:37 PM ET Parents, guardians and others who contribute to a Trump Account will not be required to file a gift tax return, the IRS and Treasury Department said Monday.

Rocket Lab pops 16%, Iridium soars 25% on $8 billion space consolidation deal — 5:27 PM ET Iridium shareholders will receive $27 in cash as ⁠well as Rocket Lab shares, with a combined value of $54 per Iridium share.

Lobbying push to nix Pentagon defense contractor share buyback ban heats up — 5:14 PM ET Defense companies and their trade groups are pressing Congress against writing a requirement that the Pentagon approve stock buybacks into law.

Supreme Court lets presidents fire independent regulators, rules for Trump in FTC case — 5:12 PM ET The ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter overturns a key precedent known as "Humphrey’s Executor."

Wall Street sees more gains ahead for this SpaceX supplier — 5:10 PM ET A slew of Wall Street analysts initiated coverage of Applied Aerospace & Defense at an outperform- or buy-equivalent rating.

Just graduated college? Here are 4 bank accounts to put your money before real life hits — 4:59 PM ET Here are the best checking and savings accounts to grow your post-grad money while avoiding fees.

Supreme Court rulings on Fed, FTC: What they mean for consumers — 4:57 PM ET The Supreme Court issued a pair of highly anticipated rulings on Monday that have far-reaching implications for household finances.

Comcast's NBCUniversal spinoff raises hope for more deals. There may not be good options — 4:57 PM ET Comcast plans to separate its cable and media divisions over the next year. This could set each company up for M&A, but there might not be any good options.

Salesforce is on an AI buying spree, but Wall Street still has its doubts — 4:47 PM ET The company has announced three deals in the month of June alone.

Trump laments 'tremendous loss' on mail-in ballots at Supreme Court, doubles down on voter-ID bill — 4:44 PM ET Justice Amy Coney Barrett, whom Trump nominated in 2020, rejected arguments that federal laws preempt Mississippi permitting late-arriving absentee ballots.

Dow jumps 300 points for first close above 52,000, powered by new member Alphabet — 4:31 PM ET Stocks rose Monday as investors weighed a pause in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran and Alphabet joined the Dow.

Comcast announces it will spin off NBCUniversal and Sky from cable business — 4:28 PM ET Comcast said it will separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky.

Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran reach deal to halt attacks, U.S. oil above $70 per barrel again — 4:20 PM ET Oil prices were higher after an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to halt recent hostilities in the Middle East.

SpaceX bulls are back betting on huge, fast gains as Rocket Lab surges — 4:11 PM ET

Citi Wealth warns investors to move out of excess cash because of hot inflation — 3:02 PM ET Here is where Citi Wealth would put that money to work instead of short-term instruments.

Australia politics live: McIntosh doubles down on call for Liberal ‘rebrand’; PM backs Hogan on Hanson — 5:47 PM ET Meanwhile Anthony Albanese says tax reforms ‘make system fairer’ and tells 7.30 the housing market was ‘broken’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCha…

New defence secretary wins another £1.5bn to boost drone spending — 5:30 PM ET Dan Jarvis persuaded Rachel Reeves to reduce £18bn funding gap that led to predecessor resigningThe new defence secretary has secured an extra £1.5bn to the UK’s long-delayed defence investment plan,…

Offenders in England and Wales who kill current or ex-partners face 10 more years in prison — 5:30 PM ET Increase comes after seven-year campaign by mothers of victims for a change in the minimum sentence for domestic murderOffenders who kill their current or ex-partner face spending an extra 10 years b…

Asylum seekers to pay £10,000 towards living costs under new UK law — 5:30 PM ET Means-tested scheme included in immigration and asylum bill condemned by charities for placing tax on refugees Asylum seekers will be ordered to pay about £10,000 to cover their state-funded living c…

Liberal supreme court justices condemn ‘destabilizing’ ruling that expands Trump’s power to fire regulators – live — 5:29 PM ET In blistering dissent, Sonia Sotomayor writes ‘the court gives the president a power unknown even to the English crown’Key cases today: Trump can fire federal regulators; Lisa Cook firing unconstitut…

Grizzlies reportedly trade Ja Morant to Trail Blazers in blockbuster deal — 5:24 PM ET Morant traded to Blazers in blockbuster dealGrizzlies land Grant, Murray as rebuild rolls onPortland adds Morant, eyes another big moveJa Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade tha…

High-street slot machines and casinos could face £460m tax rise under Burnham — 5:00 PM ET Thinktank finds 43% of the public would support a move by Labour to raise taxes on adult gaming centresAll-night slot machine shops and casinos could face a £460m tax rise if Andy Burnham acts on his…

Lions release Terrion Arnold after allegations player orchestrated kidnappings and beatings — 4:53 PM ET Cornerback’s bail set at $1m by judge of FloridaProsecutors say player believed he was robbery victimThe Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegat…

Robert Lewandowski makes MLS move to Chicago Fire on deal till 2028 — 4:52 PM ET Former Barcelona striker joins for two and a half seasons37-year-old’s 697 goals is third best total for current playersThe Chicago Fire on Monday officially announced their acquisition of Robert Lew…

Officials release names of three firefighters killed in Colorado wildfire — 4:33 PM ET Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson killed working to contain raging fires on Utah-Colorado borderThe US Department of Interior on Monday released the names of three firefighters who were…

Maddy Cusack’s father tells inquest she was dismayed at Sheffield United manager’s return — 3:41 PM ET Jonathan Morgan claims he provided player welfareDoctor says Maddy feared mental health stigmaThe most significant cause of the deterioration of the late Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack’s me…

US man dies while discarding body of girlfriend he fatally strangled, officials say — 3:11 PM ET Police found man, who died of a heart attack, next to his girlfriend by abandoned vehicle in wooded area of AlabamaA man recently died in Alabama from a heart attack while trying to discard his girlf…

Tenured California professor fired over Gaza protest wins job back — 3:09 PM ET Arbitrator rules California State University system violated law when it dismissed Sang Hea Kil, who now plans to sueA tenured professor who was fired last year over her pro-Palestinian activism has…

USA say they are ready for surprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina — 3:09 PM ET Tim Ream not feeling additional pressure for knockoutsUSA play Bosnia and Herzegovina on WednesdayIt’s easy to assume that the onset of the World Cup knockout rounds brings immediate tension. These a…

T-Mobile is booting customers from its oldest plans — 5:06 PM ET Earlier today, T-Mobile started notifying customers that it will be retiring many legacy plans and moving subscribers onto one of its current rate plans. This move includes plans that date back to th…

After a great start, DC’s new cinematic universe is already slowing down — 5:00 PM ET While Kara Zor-El's appearance at the end of James Gunn's Superman was a very pleasant surprise, Warner Bros. Discovery's plan to fast-track a standalone Supergirl feature always felt a little dubiou…

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos reportedly wound up on the dark web — 4:18 PM ET Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts lists appeared on the dark web following a data breach affecting one of Apple's key suppliers, according to a report from Reuters. The leaked images show a drop…

Tidal won’t pay royalties on AI-generated music but isn’t banning it outright — 3:47 PM ET Tidal shared its new policies regarding AI-generated music today and how the platform plans to "protect artists" and "inform listeners." Instead of banning it outright, starting on July 15th Tidal wi…

Sony’s next-gen PlayStation will go ‘beyond the living room’ — 3:12 PM ET Sony hinted in a recent Q&A with investors that the next generation PlayStation will offer some kind of experience that lets you play games outside of your living room. Here's the relevant portion fr…

Israel’s Smotrich calls for settlements, ‘conquest’ of Gaza Strip — 5:01 PM ET Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the immediate establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip.

What’s behind the anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq? — 4:24 PM ET A number of senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests.

Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16 — 3:33 PM ET Martinelli's stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.

Deadly heatwave grips Italy and Balkans as wildfire fears grow — 3:30 PM ET Older people remain most at risk as the heatwave drives up excess deaths across Europe.

Israeli attacks kill eight people in Gaza and a teenager in the West Bank — 3:08 PM ET Israeli rights group B’Tselem has condemned the 'unprecedented killing of Palestinian children and teenagers"

More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the U.S. hours before the earthquakes are missing — 5:23 PM ET A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Caracas hours before Wednesday's earthquakes. On board were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor.

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces — 5:20 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urg…

Luigi Mangione gets stuck in elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January — 5:13 PM ET Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday.

D.C. will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says — 5:05 PM ET A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio…

South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots — 5:09 PM ET South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028.

US renewable boom passes key milestone in April — 4:12 PM ET Small-scale solar helped renewables nearly triple coal generation on the US grid.

Supreme Court ruling guts government’s use of geofence warrants — 4:04 PM ET SCOTUS falls short of deeming geofence warrants unconstitutional, though.

Sony erases digital content from libraries; we're reminded we don’t own what we buy — 3:10 PM ET Sony has been scaling down its digitial store for a few years.

Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for his AI coding startup, takes CEO role — 4:55 PM ET VCs remain thirsty to fund AI coding startups. This one, founded by investor Chamath Palihapitiya, is no exception.

Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for US users — 4:12 PM ET Google is expanding Gemini’s personalized AI image generation to eligible free users in the U.S., allowing the chatbot to create images based on your interests and data from connected Google apps.

Watch out, Amazon: The Kobo eReader now has a Goodreads rival — 3:06 PM ET Kobo users can now automatically sync their reading progress to StoryGraph, making it easier to track books, reading stats, and challenges without relying on Amazon’s Goodreads.

Is Taylor Swift Making Veiled References? — 5:31 PM ET Her fans are speculating about her wedding. It’s what she’s trained them to do.

Trump Gets Roasted on Bill Maher’s Night — 3:04 PM ET The Mark Twain Prize ceremony illustrated the perils of a president making everything about himself.

The Temporary Protected Status program may effectively be over. Here's what we know. — 4:54 PM ET A Supreme Court ruling gives the Trump administration space to strip this status from hundreds of thousands of more people from the few remaining countries with this program.

Senate Ethics Committee dismisses complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego — 3:28 PM ET The committee had been alerted by a fellow member of Congress of allegations of campaign finance violations and potential sexual misconduct, but said it found no evidence of wrongdoing.

Supreme Court punts geofence case — 5:43 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Supreme Court sends back geofence warrant The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy when it comes to th…

Arizona sheriff addresses latest Nancy Guthrie email — 5:40 PM ET TMZ received an email from someone claiming to have video of a suspect in the case.

Dozens of states sue Trump administration over 'frail' Medicaid work requirement exemption — 5:25 PM ET A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is suing the Trump administration over a new rule implementing Medicaid work requirement exemptions for medically frail people. According to the…

Pulte renews mortgage fraud allegations against Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling — 5:25 PM ET Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), reiterated his allegations of mortgage fraud against Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook on Monday, after the Supreme Court b…

Justice Thomas makes appearance on Capitol Hill amid major rulings — 4:59 PM ET Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was spotted Monday on Capitol Hill, amid the high court releasing a slate of opinions before it heads on recess for the summer. While Thomas, surrounded by a Met…

Murphy: Trump, not leftist candidates, is 'biggest threat' to US — 4:58 PM ET Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that President Trump is the “biggest threat” to the U.S., while downplaying concerns about far-left candidates like democratic socialists who have notched wins…

Trump calls democratic socialists ‘biggest threat to our nation there is’ — 4:48 PM ET President Trump slammed democratic socialist candidates Monday, calling their movement more dangerous to the U.S. than previous world wars and the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “They use the wor…

Trump calls housing bill 'a yawn,' concedes SAVE America Act unlikely to pass — 4:42 PM ET President Trump referred to a bipartisan housing bill as a “yawn” on Monday, arguing that the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act is more important. "It's so unimportant compared…

Colorado high court tosses redistricting ballot measures — 4:29 PM ET The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday tossed out two cases involving new redistricting ballot measures that would have favored Democrats. One ruling said the redistricting measure violated the state c…

PBM lobby goes on the offensive — 4:22 PM ET The nation’s top pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) lobbying group is going on the offensive, stepping up its advocacy efforts against the pharmaceutical industry after Congress passed a PBM industry ove…

Johnson: Blocking House agenda over SAVE America Act is 'self-defeating' — 3:56 PM ET Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) warned his Republican colleagues on Monday that it would be a “self-defeating” strategy to hold up legislative action in the House over their demands surrounding the Safe…

Trump renews call to force Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve board after Supreme Court decision — 3:52 PM ET President Trump doubled down on his push to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board after a divided Supreme Court blocked him from doing so immediately Monday. In a post on Truth Social, Trum…

Live updates: Trump calls everything but SAVE America Act 'a big yawn' after Supreme Court upholds mail ballots — 3:41 PM ET The Supreme Court ruled Monday morning that mail-in ballots may be counted even if they arrive after Election Day, handing a blow to President Trump's efforts to crack down on mail-in voting. Speakin…

Pentagon identifies Marine lost at sea off Southern California coast — 3:30 PM ET The U.S. military has identified the Marine who was lost at sea off the coast of Southern California as Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, of Minnesota. Ortiz Canseco was declared deceased on Satu…

House Democrat treated for blood clot — 3:19 PM ET Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) in a Sunday post said she had been hospitalized after a blood clot. Hayes said she was discharged on Sunday after two days at the hospital. “A health update from me. Liste…

Baseball players, parents, umpires take precautions amid extreme heat — 5:49 PM ET Whether baseball players are chasing down fly balls or stepping into the batter’s box, there’s been no timeout from the extreme heat, just nine innings of finding ways to stay cool.

Celtics Reportedly Reach Agreement To Bring Back 6-Foot-11 Young Center — 5:49 PM ET The Boston Celtics reportedly reached an agreement with one of their young centers on Monday.

Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner, Djokovic survive Wimbledon scares — 5:48 PM ET Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, while Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to beat China's Wu Yi…

Salary cap ramifications of Terrion Arnold’s release — 5:48 PM ET Breaking down the finances and salary cap ramifications Terrion Arnold’s release from the Detroit Lions.

Lions' decision to release Terrion Arnold has significant financial ramifications — 5:47 PM ET Terrion Arnold's good day took an unexpected turn in the late afternoon.

Former Kentucky star Anthony Davis might be on the move soon — 5:47 PM ET Former Kentucky basketball star Anthony Davis could be moving soon if recent trade rumors turn out to be correct.

Pirates expected to be without Spencer Horwitz for extended stretch — 5:46 PM ET Horwitz injured his hamstring running down the line against the Seattle Mariners on June 24.

Devils Forward Headed to UFA as Team Qualifies 6 Players — 5:45 PM ET New Jersey Hockey Now has learned that it’s anticipated New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter will go to unrestricted free […]

Usyk Targeting Jones For Farewell Fight...Seriously — 5:45 PM ET Oleksandr Usyk recently revealed that he would be vacating all three of his Heavyweight titles ahead of his retirement fight, which is expected to go down either later this year or in early 2027. A f…

Addison Barger Will Be Out Longer — 5:44 PM ET The start of another series, and all I’m thinking is ‘don’t be swept’. That stuff about Addison Barger being back soon? Not so much. He has a ‘stress reaction in his back’. I guess that means stress…

Coach says Japan getting closer to World Cup glory despite defeat — 5:44 PM ET Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan have proved they have what it takes to one day win the World Cup following a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday."The strength of the national team has definitel…

“Wildly Unprofessional”: WNBA Reporter Tears Into Sophie Cunningham For Claiming 2026 Mercury Are Viewed Internally As ‘Unfriendliest Group’ — 5:43 PM ET Sophie Cunningham’s latest statement on the 2026 Phoenix Mercury squad has caught fire in the WNBA world. The Mercury and the Indiana Fever played back-to-back games and tied the season series 1-1.

Little League baseball District 11 Tournament schedule, scores, news — 5:43 PM ET Schedule for Little League baseball District 11 U12s: TriShore, Howell S., Manasquan, S. Wall, Ocean, N. Howell, Point Beach, Howell Central, N. Wall.

Esmir Bajraktarević chose Bosnia-Herzegovina over the USMNT. Now he faces the U.S. at the World Cup — 5:43 PM ET “He chose the other side, but hopefully he will .. regret [it] after Wednesday,” U.S. left wing Sergiño Dest said with a grin this week.

Las Vegas Raiders’ 2021 draft class, where are Alex Leatherwood and Co. now? — 5:43 PM ET Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock’s last draft was another big time dud

Ja Morant trade grades: Who won the Grizzlies-Blazers deal? — 5:41 PM ET The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, ending his seven seasons with the franchise. Who made out best in the deal?

Shams: Blazers not involved in Jaylen Brown talks, view acquiring Ja Morant as big move — 5:40 PM ET Shams: Blazers not involved in Jaylen Brown talks, view acquiring Ja Morant as big move

Windhorst: LeBron James has not been available to meet with Lakers — 5:40 PM ET Windhorst: LeBron James has not been available to meet with Lakers

Kings expected to be interested in Jonathan Kuminga — 5:40 PM ET Kings expected to be interested in Jonathan Kuminga

Taurean Prince has chosen to opt in to his contract … — 5:40 PM ET Taurean Prince has chosen to opt in to his contract …

Minnesota Timberwolves will decline their $2.41 … — 5:40 PM ET Minnesota Timberwolves will decline their $2.41 …

Utah Jazz have declined team options on Bez Mbeng and … — 5:40 PM ET Utah Jazz have declined team options on Bez Mbeng and …

Parker, Cassim: United trying to sign City’s two highly-rated midfielders — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United are plotting an audacious double raid on their neighbours, Manchester City.Jason Wilcox worked in various roles at Manchester City for over a decade before moving to Southampton in…

WNBA Insider Provides Key Update On Marina Mabrey’s Injury Status Amid Growing Concern — 5:39 PM ET The Toronto Tempo have performed beyond expectations this season. And much of that credit should go to Marina Mabrey, who […]

🚨 Nagelsmann reacts! Germany star forced off at half-time — 5:39 PM ET The DFB team went into halftime trailing 0–1. There is a sense of bewilderment in the German camp. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts and makes a substitution at the break. Leon Goretzka replace.…

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Aaron Nola — 5:38 PM ET The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

‘Scam not scran’ – fans cannot believe the price of popcorn at FIFA World Cup stadium — 5:38 PM ET The price of popcorn at the Toronto Stadium has become the latest criticism of World Cup prices as in-game refreshments become the growing talking point of the tournament. World Cup organisers are fa…

Penguins extend qualifying offers to seven players, including Egor Chinakhov — 5:38 PM ET The Penguins took care of some housekeeping to formally announce they extended qualifying offers to seven impending restricted free agents. The above captures all of the team’s restricted free agents…

Bruins Issue Qualifying Offers to Four of Seven RFAs — 5:38 PM ET The Boston Bruins issued qualifying offers to four of their restricted free agents on Monday. Luke Cavallin, Riley Duran, Ivan […] The post Bruins Issue Qualifying Offers to Four of Seven RFAs appear…

Where will USA vs Bosnia be played? Kick-off time and more — 5:37 PM ET It’s not long to go until the USA begin their World Cup knockout stage campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina. After winning Group D, the reward was to take on the side who finished third in Group B…

When in Texas: Wife of Sweden's Victor Lindelöf thrown off mechanical bull during the World Cup — 5:37 PM ET Victor Lindelöf's wife fell off a raging bull — a mechanical one. Maja Nilsson Lindelöf posted an Instagram video Thursday of herself getting tossed from the bar-based bovine while Sweden was playing…

Boston Celtics sign Amari Williams to two-way contract — 5:37 PM ET The Boston Celtics have signed Amari Williams to a two-way contract

Rafael Fiziev admits his slump-busting UFC Baku knockout was a 'lucky' shot: 'I didn't see anything' — 5:37 PM ET Fiziev was 1-4 over his past five fights before scoring a highlight-reel knockout with only one eye at UFC Baku.

Texans still not among the NFL's elites in positional rankings by ESPN enteirng 2026 — 5:36 PM ET Most of the focus for the Houston Texans on offense comes from the trenches. So, has the personnel switch be made poignent?

Khalil Mack headlines 4 Raiders named to All-PFF 20-year team — 5:36 PM ET The Raiders had four players named to Pro Football Focus’ All-PFF team, recognizing the best players at every position in the NFL from 2006-26.

Djokovic fights back to beat Wu Yibing and reach second at Wimbledon — 5:36 PM ET Novak Djokovic launched his latest bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title and 25th major with a battling 6-4, 5-7 6-4 6-4 win over China's Wu Yibing in the first round on Monday.

Nico Paz to stay at Como but Real Madrid have re-sign option — 5:36 PM ET Argentina star Nico Paz will stay at Italian outfit Como for now but Real Madrid retain the right to sign the midfielder, the Spanish club said on Monday."Real Madrid, Como 1907, and Nico Paz have re…

Stunned Norrie among 10 Britons to lose on day one — 5:35 PM ET Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.

Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono — 5:35 PM ET Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.

Columbus Crew acquire Argentinian midfielder Lautaro Giaccone — 5:35 PM ET Columbus Crew is adding attacking midfielder Lautaro Giaccone from Argentina after Diego Rossi's transfer to CF Monterrey was confirmed.

How Trail Blazers can still pull off blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade after Ja Morant deal — 5:35 PM ET The Portland Trail Blazers still have a path to trading for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, even after the acquisition of Ja Morant. Let's break down how Portland could still pull off a blockbuster…

New suitor emerges for Barcelona midfielder — 5:35 PM ET Barcelona star Marc Casadó has made his way onto the transfer radar of one of Turkish football’s leading clubs.This comes amid the understanding that the Spanish international is attracting transfe...

Gamethread 6/29: Pirates at Phillies — 5:35 PM ET This is going to be a tough series

“Shams Getting Bodied”: Fans React As NFL Insider Drops Draymond Green Bombshell — 5:34 PM ET NFL insider Jordan Schultz set social media ablaze with a major scoop on Monday morning. However, it was not an NFL player being traded.

Polish star and former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski comes to MLS with the Chicago Fire — 5:34 PM ET Robert Lewandowski, the former Barcelona striker and Poland's all-time leading scorer, is coming to Major League Soccer to play for the Chicago Fire. The Fire announced a two-year contract with Lewan…

NFL power rankings: Defensive rankings have Arizona Cardinals near bottom — 5:33 PM ET USA TODAY put together defensive power rankings. How low are the Arizona Cardinals ranked?

Landry Shamet Rewarded Knicks’ Faith With Surprise Decision — 5:33 PM ET Landry Shamet turned down bigger offers to stay with the New York Knicks. The backstory explains everything. The post Landry Shamet Rewarded Knicks’ Faith With Surprise Decision appeared first on HEA…

Red Sox' upcoming schedule could determine whether Boston becomes buyers or sellers at the trade deadline — 5:32 PM ET This gauntlet gives some serious Deja Vu of last season.

Watch live as Paraguay leading 1-0 against stunned Germany in second half — 5:28 PM ET Watch live as Germany face Paraguay in their first World Cup knockout match since 2014.

South Korea fans target coach Hong with boos as World Cup squad returns — 4:03 PM ET South Korean football fans angered by the country's World Cup first-round exit greeted the returning squad early Tuesday with one message for head coach Hong: his time was up.Expectations were high,…

USMNT's Tim Ream on knockout stage match vs. Bosnia: 'I don't really feel too much pressure at this minute' — 5:07 PM ET The USMNT will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32, a game that marks the start of both teams' knockout journeys

"It's the energy. Joy': Brazil's connection to music and dance persist as the Selecao chase World Cup glory — 5:03 PM ET As Brazil march into the round of 16, the inseparable connection between the Selecao’s iconic style of play and the rhythm of samba continues to take center stage

DR Congo surprise at World Cup 52 years after a 1974 trip haunted by the threats and a vicious dictator — 4:50 PM ET The 1974 World Cup was an extreme example of the ways that politics of historically intersected with soccer's biggest showcase

Ja Morant trade: Trail Blazers land former All-Star, ending controversial Grizzlies tenure — 4:46 PM ET Morant was an ascending star a few years ago, and he'll try to bounce back with a new chapter in Portland after some down years

Netherlands vs. Morocco live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups — 4:45 PM ET A matchup fit to be a World Cup semifinal arrives early in the round of 32

Lions release Terrion Arnold after arrest on kidnapping, armed robbery charges; CB faces life in prison — 4:39 PM ET The former first-round pick was released hours after a judge set a $1 million bond

NBA landing spot predictions: Where will LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and others end up? Experts make picks — 4:30 PM ET LeBron to the Warriors? Kawhi to the Raptors? Jaylen Brown to the... Blazers? Our experts are making predictions based on everything we know right now

Netherlands vs. Morocco odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 25-13 run — 4:15 PM ET SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Morocco vs. Netherlands best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the knockout round continues on Monday

Kalshi World Cup 2026: How to trade on 2026 World Cup — 4:14 PM ET You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

2026 FIFA World Cup odds: Complete odds for soccer's biggest tournament — 4:06 PM ET Here's everything bettors need to know about World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's soccer event in North America

Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Breaking down every team's closer situation at the halfway point — 4:05 PM ET Gregory Soto, Kenley Jansen are among the closers on shaky ground at the midway point

WNBA Power Rankings: Talented young trio gives Storm a big boost, while the Valkyries leapfrog contenders — 4:02 PM ET Elsewhere, the Aces held onto the top spot for another week and the Sparks tumbled

USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina odds, prediction: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks by expert on 18-8 run — 3:58 PM ET SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina best bets for their knockout stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday

Star Sam Kerr returns to NWSL, signs long-term deal with Gotham FC — 3:45 PM ET The league's all-time leading regular season scorer returns after her prolific stint with Chelsea

Free MLB home run picks, odds: Manny Machado among expert's top Monday HR player props for June 29 — 3:38 PM ET SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca dishes his MLB home run props picks for Monday, June 29

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Rangers vs. Guardians, Netherlands vs. Morocco and more — 3:37 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

HQ PM Newsletter 6/29/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Monday: Netherlands-Morocco Round of 32 knockout game, MLB best bets

Norway vs. Ivory Coast odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 25-13 run — 3:31 PM ET SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Ivory Coast vs. Norway best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the knockout round continues on Tuesday

2026 FIFA World Cup bracket, results, scores : Round of 32 results, round of 16 matchups, path to the final — 3:20 PM ET The first phase of the tournament is over and the teams will now meet for the round of 32

Germany vs. Paraguay odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks by expert on 18-8 roll — 3:17 PM ET SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Paraguay vs. Germany best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the knockout round continues on Monday

2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and who will they play — 3:08 PM ET The group stage is over, who will teams face in the knockouts once they qualify?

Germany vs. Paraguay live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup online, start time, lineup, odds — 3:03 PM ET Can Germany live up to the immense pressure and secure a spot in the quarterfinals, or will Paraguay pull off a massive World Cup upset?

'That might just wake Germany up' - Paraguay take shock lead through Enciso — 5:39 PM ET Julio Enciso gives Paraguay the lead as they look to upset the odds by defeating Germany in the round of 32.

Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono — 5:11 PM ET Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.

Sinner avoids scare to start Wimbledon defence with a win — 5:08 PM ET Jannik Sinner overcomes a scary slip and an injured foot to come from behind to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets to progress from the first round at Wimbledon 2026.

Lewandowski joins MLS side Chicago Fire until 2028 — 4:44 PM ET Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski joins Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire on a two-year deal.

Stunned Norrie among 10 Britons to lose on day one — 4:19 PM ET Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.

Stunned Norrie among 10 Britons to lose on day one — 4:19 PM ET Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.

Bournemouth reject Arsenal interest in Scott — 4:19 PM ET Bournemouth reject an enquiry from Arsenal for Alex Scott and say the midfielder is not for sale this summer.

McCullum & Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan — 4:06 PM ET Former captain Michael Vaughan says England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should resign as part of a "complete clear-out" following the retirement of Ben Stokes.

Kane will sign new Bayern deal - Tuesday's gossip — 3:57 PM ET Harry Kane will extend his Bayern Munich contract, Manchester City plan major rebuild, while Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is a target for Chelsea.

Martinelli scores stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16 — 3:54 PM ET Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.

Sabalenka strolls to opening round win over qualifier Kostovic — 3:52 PM ET World number one Aryna Sabalenka completes a commanding straight-set win over Serbian qualifier Teodora Kostovic in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.

Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through — 3:18 PM ET Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16.

Casemiro equalises for Brazil with powerful header — 3:04 PM ET Casemiro heads in Brazil's equaliser against Japan in Houston after a brilliant cross by Gabriel during their round of 32 encounter.

'Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch? — 3:04 PM ET Kaishu Sano gives Japan the lead over Brazil moments after escaping a second yellow card for a challenge on Matheus Cunha during their round of 32 game in Houston.

Germany v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live — 5:53 PM ET ⚽ Kick-off time: 4.30pm EDT/9.30pm BST/6.30am AET⚽ Bracketology | Player guide | Golden Boot standingsMatch report: Brazil 2-1 JapanNot for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods…

Rassie Erasmus sets the tone for Nations Championship with power-packed lineup — 5:00 PM ET Springboks coach has named a starting XV with more than 900 caps for their first Nations Championship game against EnglandThe Nations Championship does not start until Saturday, but for Rassie Erasmu…

Mirra Andreeva clears first hurdle at Wimbledon in bid to join greats — 4:55 PM ET New French Open champion is trying to follow it up with SW19 glory, something only the very best have achievedThey call it the toughest job in tennis. No, it’s not coaching Emma Raducanu or interview…

How Victor Montagliani rose to the Fifa elite despite past controversies — 3:52 PM ET The Concacaf president has done much to bring the World Cup to North America, and could be the man to succeed Gianni InfantinoDonald Trump may have been awarded the Fifa Peace Prize but the president…

Sinner overcomes rust and five-set demons to edge past Kecmanovic in Wimbledon opener — 3:45 PM ET World No 1 wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-3Italian overcomes a fall and bleeding footFor one uncomfortable month, in the aftermath of the most shocking collapse of his career, the discourse around Ja…

Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden World Cup test — 3:30 PM ET Teams meet in round of 32 in New York on Tuesday‘We’ve been labelled as favourites … we are confident’Didier Deschamps has warned France’s rivals that the team will not change their attacking approac…

Aryna Sabalenka sees off wobble against qualifier to ease into second round — 3:29 PM ET World No 1 is broken when serving for the match before prevailingFrench Open finalist Maja Chwalinska slips up on verge of victoryWhen Aryna Sabalenka was broken as she served for victory in the firs…

Brazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts — 3:12 PM ET Not for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods when Brazil did not impress. And not for the first time in this tournament, they got away with it. It may be inexplicable but the Ca…

Press Freedom Group Reviews Gaza Journalist Casualty Database — 5:47 PM ET The Committee to Protect Journalists says Palestinian militant groups published obituaries for fighters earlier listed as reporters, prompting the removal of their names.

Wimbledon 2026 Livestream: Where to Watch Serena Williams’ Grand Slam Return — 5:37 PM ET How to stream the two-week tennis tournament, including Williams' first singles match in nearly four years.

Betty Kovacs, Ernie Kovacs Daughter at the Center of a High-Profile Custody Battle, Dies at 79 — 5:21 PM ET She and her sister got to remain with their stepmother, actress-singer Edie Adams, after their dad perished in a car accident in 1962.

Comcast’s NBCUniversal Split Could Shake Up Media M&A: Here’s Who Might Be Interested — 5:19 PM ET Comcast co-CEO's Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh reiterated that this split isn't about a sale, but Wall Street is already thinking about what comes next.

‘Hershey’ Biopic Trailer: Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario Struggle to Make Affordable Chocolate — 5:02 PM ET Director Mark Waters' origin story of the Hershey Company is heading to theaters this fall from Angel Studios.

Directors Guild Pension Plan Sues MGM Pictures for Alleged Self-Dealing — 4:15 PM ET The pay TV-slash-streaming arm of MGM, now called MGM+, allegedly inked a “sweetheart” licensing deal with its owner that shortchanged the union benefits plan.

We Know What Taylor Swift Is Wearing to Her Wedding (Maybe) — 3:29 PM ET The world's most famous bride-to-be has no shortage of options. But The Hollywood Reporter's sources say the winner is …

Director Carl Rinsch Sentenced to 30 Months in Netflix Fraud Case After Keanu Reeves and Attorneys Cite Mental Health Struggles — 5:56 PM ET Carl Rinsch, the director of “47 Ronin,” was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal prison, receiving half of the government’s recommended sentence after Judge Jed Rakoff considered evidence of his…

‘Persona’ Live-Action TV Adaptation in the Works at Netflix, 21 Laps & Story Kitchen to Produce (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:30 PM ET Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the “Persona” video game franchise, Variety has learned from sources. Christopher Monfette is attached to write the adaptation in addition to servi…

Walton Goggins Saved Olivia Wilde From Being Stampeded to Death by Horses on ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Set: ‘I Owe Him My Life. He’s a Real-Life Hero’ — 5:04 PM ET Olivia Wilde revealed on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that she was nearly stampeded to death by horses on the set of “Cowboys & Aliens,” director Jon Favreau’s 2011 Wester…

Jacob Elordi or Callum Turner Should Not Be James Bond, Says Ex-007 Casting Director: ‘We Know So Much About Them’ and the Actor Should Be ‘Out of the Blue’ — 4:13 PM ET Debbie McWilliams, the James Bond franchise’s longtime casting director, does not want to see rumored contenders Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner or Harris Dickinson pick up the 007 moniker. McWilliams wo…

Bill Maher Hailed for Courage and Being the ‘Ultimate Contrarian’ as He Receives Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize — 3:52 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bill Maher was awarded the Kennedy Center’s Mark Train Prize for American Humor on Sunday in a casual and candid affair that blended accolades, insights and light-hearted roasting…

Taylor Sheridan Rips Studio Execs for Knowing ‘Nothing’ and Slams His TV Critics: ‘I Do Rage-Bait Them. F— ‘Em, Honestly’ — 3:08 PM ET Taylor Sheridan has built one of the most-watched television empires on the planet, and he wants everyone to know he did it without chasing trophies or taking notes from the people who sign his paych…

Even Absent, Trump Takes the Spotlight at a Night Celebrating Bill Maher — 4:21 PM ET What the politician and the comic have in common became clear at the Mark Twain Prize ceremony, where the winner was called “underrated.”

Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor, Died of AIDS, Officials Say — 4:06 PM ET Ms. Chase was the voice of Lilo and also played the child villain in the horror film “The Ring.” She died in Los Angeles this month.

On the ‘Lux Tour’, Rosalía Shape Shifts Through Dance — 3:49 PM ET On the “Lux” tour, the pop star mingles dance genres, starting the show on pointe. As with her dip into opera, her technique might not be perfect, but the intention is good.

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