⚡ News Roundup: 225 Stories from 17 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jul 2)

The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: ‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Hokum’ and More — Variety, 6:00 PM ET 2026 has already been a wild year for horror, from low-budget box office hits (“Backrooms,” “Obsession”) to sequels the world could have lived without (“Scream 7,” “The Strangers – Chapter 3”). In a…

President Donald Trump defends business dealings, his children in exclusive interview with CNBC — CNBC, 5:57 PM ET Trump spoke with CNBC as he prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. on July 4 with an event and fireworks on the National Mall in Washington.

Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections — TechCrunch, 5:57 PM ET Selby's VC firm Copper Sky Capital is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.

World Cup 2026: Were VAR protocols misused to give the USMNT's Folarin Balogun a red card? — Yahoo Sports, 5:52 PM ET Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute for a foul that wasn't called in real time.

Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks — New York Times, 5:51 PM ET At least 21 people were killed in Kyiv, the local authorities said. Ukraine’s president had warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive strike” as his country’s forces have hit deeper into Russian te…

Kyiv Residents Pick Up the Pieces After the Latest Russian Assault — New York Times, 5:50 PM ET The latest deadly night in Ukraine, more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, showed how the toll for civilians continues to mount.

Buy, sell or stand pat? Sizing up the MLB trade deadline plans for the Nationals, Marlins, Blue Jays and more — Yahoo Sports, 5:49 PM ET With so many teams in the middle of the standings, deciding whether to be a buyer or seller becomes a challenge.

Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks — 5:51 PM ET At least 21 people were killed in Kyiv, the local authorities said. Ukraine’s president had warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive strike” as his country’s forces have hit deeper into Russian te…

Kyiv Residents Pick Up the Pieces After the Latest Russian Assault — 5:50 PM ET The latest deadly night in Ukraine, more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, showed how the toll for civilians continues to mount.

Amy Coney Barrett Is the Lightning Rod — 5:50 PM ET The Supreme Court seesaw is swinging hard.

Jury Deadlocks on Felony Count for Golden Gate Bridge Protesters — 5:48 PM ET Seven activists shut down the bridge in 2024 to protest American-backed military attacks in Gaza. They avoided a conviction on the most serious charge but were found guilty of misdemeanors.

Less Than 10 Percent of Eligible Children Have Trump Accounts — 5:46 PM ET More than six million have been signed up for the investment accounts, which open for contributions July 4, but there are barriers to uptake.

Taylor Swift, What Are You Doing? — 5:42 PM ET Why am I dreading the Swift-Kelce wedding?

Supreme Court Allows Reporter to Be Fined for Failing to Disclose Source — 5:42 PM ET Catherine Herridge, a former Fox News reporter, was held in civil contempt by a lower court after she refused to reveal her sources for articles she wrote about a scientist who was investigated by th…

Egg Producers to Pay $3.3 Million to Settle Federal Price-Fixing Lawsuit — 5:35 PM ET The companies also agreed to donate more than 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits in 17 states that joined the federal government in the antitrust action.

F.B.I. Assigns Scores of Analysts to Examine Election Records in Georgia — 5:33 PM ET The expansion of an investigation into Fulton County’s election office reflects President Trump’s desire to prove his baseless claims that the 2020 election in Georgia was rigged.

Judge Demands Answers About Plans for Trump’s East Potomac Golf Course — 5:27 PM ET In a fiery hearing, Judge Ana C. Reyes hammered the government over denials that the president was forging ahead with plans to renovate the course without approval.

Black Soldiers In the Revolutionary War: A New England Journey — 5:26 PM ET Across New England, a writer traveled down dirt paths and into historic homes to find the forgotten stories of the enslaved men who fought for freedom on two fronts.

Tesla Driver Using Autopilot in Texas Crash Is Charged With Manslaughter — 5:24 PM ET A front-door video camera of the crash, which killed a woman inside her home, showed the Tesla plowing into a house through its driveway.

National Parks Can Continue to Remove Signs That Trump Calls ‘Negative’ — 5:20 PM ET The decision was a win for the Trump administration as it pushes to remove material that the president has called inappropriate or “woke.”

With Attacks on Crimea, Ukraine Hopes to Pressure Putin to End the War — 5:19 PM ET Escalating drone strikes, fuel shortages and power cuts in the region Russia annexed are among the factors turning up the heat on President Vladimir V. Putin.

What Is the Heat Index? What To Know About the Metric During a Heat Wave — 5:18 PM ET The metric of how hot the air actually feels has roots in a 1979 journal paper called “The Assessment of Sultriness.”

Man Rescued 8 Days After Quake, a Ray of Joy in Stricken Venezuela — 4:59 PM ET The 44-year-old security guard was pulled alive from a pancaked basement, offering a fleeting moment of hope amid a soaring death toll.

JD Vance and Melania Trump Also Had Sharp Earnings Increases in 2025 — 4:53 PM ET But the revenue brought in by the vice president and the first lady paled in comparison to that of President Trump.

David Hearn, Olympian Canoeist, Is Indicted After Arrest at Trump’s Reflecting Pool — 4:51 PM ET David Hearn, a former canoeist, is accused of vandalizing the algae-challenged pool, which President Trump has said he would repair and beautify with fresh sealant. But the algae returned and the pai…

Happy Birthday, America — 4:50 PM ET On the country’s 250th anniversary, what is actually being celebrated?

Carney Unveils Multibillion Dollar Oil Pipeline Project to Boost Trade With Asia — 4:47 PM ET Multibillion dollar investments, including a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific Coast, and natural gas facilities, aim to diversify trade away from the United States.

Vatican Excommunicates Society of St. Pius X, in First Major Crisis for Pope Leo — 4:41 PM ET The move against the Society of St. Pius X followed its defiance of Pope Leo XIV by consecrating new bishops against his wishes.

A ‘Muslims Only’ Swim Party and the Backlash That Followed — 4:36 PM ET A Muslim mother’s plan for an Eid swim party near Dallas drew backlash, then threats that upended her quiet life.

Trump-Linked Firm’s Fees for Organizing Freedom 250 Events Remain Secret — 4:26 PM ET Event Strategies, Inc., a longtime vendor to President Trump’s campaigns, is organizing the Great American State Fair and the July 4 celebrations.

See How Europe’s Heat Waves Melted the Alps’ Glaciers — 4:13 PM ET The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of exposed ice are now starting to vanish.

Putin Retaliates With New Strikes After Ukraine Takes the War to Russia — 4:06 PM ET Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far President Vladimir V. Putin’s response has been to keep attacking, including with deadly ballistic missile and drone strikes in Kyiv on Thursday.

Russia Bombards Ukrainian Capital With Deadly Wave of Attacks — 4:06 PM ET At least 27 people were killed in drone and missile strikes on Kyiv that damaged several residential buildings across the city, the authorities said.

Ukrainian Charged With Sabotaging Pipelines Between Russia and Germany — 3:57 PM ET A man identified only as Serhii K. is accused of overseeing an undersea bombing in 2022 that cut off a key source of Russian gas revenues.

Russia Bombards Ukrainian Capital With Deadly Wave of Attacks — 3:48 PM ET At least 27 people were killed in drone and missile strikes on Kyiv that damaged several residential buildings across the city, the authorities said.

Teenage Boys Who Raped Girls in Fordingbridge, England, Have Sentences Revised — 3:47 PM ET Two teenagers were given four-year custodial sentences on Thursday after an appeals court determined that their earlier sentencing, which included no time in detention, was too lenient.

Fast-Moving Wildfire Forces Hundreds of Evacuations near Pueblo, Colorado — 3:44 PM ET The Aspen Acres fire, near Pueblo, Colo., has burned more than 50,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of structures.

Can the World’s Largest Stadium Explain the Global Economy? — 3:43 PM ET High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries.

9 Buddhist Monks Killed After Boy Crashes Truck Into Procession — 3:35 PM ET Another 11 were injured when the pickup truck hit the monks on a pilgrimage in northeast Thailand.

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Crew Member Is Missing After Helicopter’s Emergency Landing in Arabian Sea, Navy Says — 3:17 PM ET Three of four crew members were rescued. There is no indication that the landing was caused by “hostile action,” the Navy said.

Can Companies Embrace A.I. Without Layoffs? This One Says It Is Trying to. — 3:09 PM ET The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them. Experts are divided on whether it will work.

Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrations — 5:36 PM ET Stars have been spotted arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden.

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final — 5:29 PM ET England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final — 5:29 PM ET England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo — 5:21 PM ET According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women — 4:52 PM ET The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match — 4:49 PM ET The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

Fery last Briton standing in Wimbledon singles — 4:48 PM ET Arthur Fery is the last British player standing in the Wimbledon singles after his compatriots Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley, and Jan Choinski are beaten.

I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham — 4:40 PM ET The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool — 4:34 PM ET US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.

Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal — 4:34 PM ET Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday — 4:28 PM ET Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 27 — 4:18 PM ET The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.

Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans — 3:26 PM ET England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans — 3:26 PM ET England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they? — 3:22 PM ET England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.

Mini-mart at centre of BBC drug dealing investigation closed down — 3:10 PM ET The Cradley Market shop, in Sandwell, is closed for three months following an investigation.

Could water become a flashpoint between Islamabad and New Delhi? — 5:01 PM ET Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty.

WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over — 4:50 PM ET WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed person completes quarantine and tests negative.

UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans — 4:34 PM ET Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan 'very seriously' despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole.

Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing — 4:20 PM ET Scallop fishing had been banned in the New England waters since 1994 on account of overfishing.

UK culture minister quits X over ‘abuse and misinformation’ — 4:15 PM ET UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport will also stop using social media platform.

Violent clashes as Albania’s anti-government protests continue — 4:09 PM ET Violent clashes as Albania’s anti-government protests continue

LIVE: Portugal vs Croatia – FIFA World Cup 2026 — 3:46 PM ET Live coverage and text updates, with team news, from our commentary stream as Ronaldo's Portugal target the last 16.

Trump administration renews pressure on International Criminal Court — 3:39 PM ET The US says it will reject any effort by court to assert authority over citizens, days after judges sue over sanctions.

Supermarket chaos for air conditioner sale in France amid heatwave — 3:34 PM ET Supermarket chaos erupted in France as shoppers raced to buy Lidl's discounted air conditioners and fans

Nine Buddhist monks killed by child driving truck in Thailand — 3:31 PM ET Nine Buddhist monks were killed after a truck driven by an 11-year-old boy struck a pilgrimage procession in Thailand.

The last time Iran held a funeral for the Supreme Leader — 3:11 PM ET An estimated 10 million mourners attended Iran’s first Supreme Leader’s funeral in 1989.

President Donald Trump defends business dealings, his children in exclusive interview with CNBC — 5:57 PM ET Trump spoke with CNBC as he prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. on July 4 with an event and fireworks on the National Mall in Washington.

Dow jumps nearly 600 points to record close; Nasdaq slides as chip stocks suffer: Live updates — 5:12 PM ET The Dow Jones Industrial Average scaled to record highs on Thursday as investors reacted to a weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report for June.

Trump bought Apple, Nvidia and other tech giants before tariff reversal fueled rebound — 5:03 PM ET The day before President Donald Trump walked back his tariff policy turned out to be one of his busiest days of 2025 for stock buying.

Saudi Arabia has ramped up oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since U.S.-Iran deal — 4:47 PM ET Saudi Arabia is restarting its export logistics in the Persian Gulf after a three-month pause, according to Kpler.

Tesla stock sinks 7% despite strong deliveries report, posting worst day in nearly a year — 4:18 PM ET Tesla is trying to recover from consecutive annual declines in vehicle sales that were partly caused by a consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk.

Olympian David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool destruction of property case — 4:08 PM ET President Donald Trump has made the renovation of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall a top priority in his second year back in the White House.

Dow rides into new week at record high. What investors are watching ahead — 4:00 PM ET Investors are wondering what the second half of the year will bring after big gains for stocks.

Trump Accounts get a boost from employer contributions — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are the latest to offer matching programs — 3:25 PM ET The growing list of companies that will match contributions to Trump Accounts for their employees now includes Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

Healthcare surged in June. Raymond James is adding these two dividend payers to list of top picks — 3:14 PM ET The healthcare sector had a hot June, and Raymond James likes these two dividend-paying stocks.

Australia news live: Deeming lodges legal suit against Victorian Liberal president; blizzard brings snow to NSW and Victorian alps — 5:48 PM ET Case due to be heard in supreme court this morning. Follow the day’s latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens claims government ‘politicising fraud’ to justify…

California man pleads guilty to faking Nancy Guthrie ransom note — 5:34 PM ET Derrick Callella admitted he called and sent texts to Guthrie’s family, demanding a bitcoin transactionA California man is facing up to two years in prison or a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to…

Lawyers for former Olympian canoeist blast reflecting pool charge as ‘outrageous’ – live — 5:33 PM ET US attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro accuses David Hearn of ‘forcefully and violently’ pulling up and removing bottom liner of landmark siteUS Olympian indicted after Trump alleged ‘vandalism’ at DC refl…

Portugal v Croatia: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live — 5:00 PM ET ⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | The full draw | Email BeauBeau will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s more on today’s matchup:Can you remember what…

Wimbledon 2026: Dimitrov beats Mensik; Zverev, Swiatek win; Fery carries British hopes – as it happened — 4:36 PM ET Grigor Dimitrov claimed an emotional win against the 15th seed; Alexander Zverev, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina advanced; while three of the four remaining Brits departedAt 4-3 in the second, Shnaid…

Brutal heatwave scorches eastern US ahead of Fourth of July weekend — 4:16 PM ET National Weather Service warns heat index could reach 115F as heat grips midwest, Ohio valley and east coastSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA “prolonged, dangerous heatwave” was swee…

US Olympian indicted after Trump alleged ‘vandalism’ at DC reflecting pool — 4:04 PM ET Canoeist David Hearn was arrested in June after touching a peeling piece of liner in the pool from renovation projectDavid Hearn, a three-time US Olympian and canoeist, has been indicted by a grand j…

AFP assessing allegation of Gaza war crimes committed by Australian citizen serving in IDF — 3:44 PM ET Exclusive: Claims against Israel Defense Forces battalion include deliberate targeting and destruction of residential buildings in 2023 and 2024 without military justificationFollow our Australia new…

Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister — 3:38 PM ET Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rentsAndy Burnham promised to ease the cost of living if he becomes prime m…

Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections — 5:57 PM ET Selby's VC firm Copper Sky Capital is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.

IQM, Europe’s first public quantum company, admits the future of the tech is uncertain — 4:42 PM ET IQM, a full-stack quantum company out of Finland, went public on the Nasdaq today at a valuation of about $1.9 billion.

Jersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become — 4:11 PM ET Just for kicks, I took a look at Jersey Mike's IPO documents. Surely a sandwich shop would have no need to mention AI. But lo and behold.

A warning sign about AI’s real cost, courtesy of Google and Amazon — 3:14 PM ET AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges.

Europe's leaders close ranks as they face barbs and pressure from Trump — 5:37 PM ET After Trump questioned Italy's reliability as a wartime ally and claimed Giorgia Meloni had groveled for his attention, European leaders rallied to Meloni's side. It is the latest example of how the…

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response' — 4:40 PM ET Iran's joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a "forceful response," ratcheting up tensions again over a…

WATCH: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces felony charge related to Reflecting Pool — 3:43 PM ET A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.

Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis — 3:19 PM ET The emergency has laid bare Venezuela's chronic shortage of doctors, the result of years of economic crisis, underfunding and emigration.

House Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gain — 5:47 PM ET A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.

Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory — 4:06 PM ET The room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not.

Meta has a new app called Pocket that is absolutely nothing like the old Pocket — 5:09 PM ET Mozilla shut down the well-loved read-it-later Pocket app last year, and now Meta is launching an app called Pocket with an entirely different, AI-focused pitch: this new app lets you make and share…

The best July 4th sales we found so far — 4:15 PM ET July 4th sales are typically a precursor to what we’d see during a mid-July Prime Day, but obviously things are flipped around this year. Last week’s big Prime Day sale is over, yet there are a numbe…

Supreme Court’s expansion of Trump’s firing power heads for new test — 5:31 PM ET The Supreme Court’s decision expanding President Trump’s firing power is already headed for a test, as members of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) who were sacked by Trump indicated Th…

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans would vote for a democratic socialist: Poll — 5:30 PM ET A little under 1 in 3 Americans say they would be willing to back a democratic socialist in an election, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 29 percent of respondents said they wou…

High temps, thin crowds don't kill good vibes for Great American State Fair attendees — 5:20 PM ET A crowd of people gathered at the Great American State Fair on Thursday stopped to gaze up at the sky as several fighter jets streaked over the National Mall. Blake Boggs crouched down to his young s…

Energy Department proposes hurdles for future appliance efficiency standards — 5:19 PM ET The Energy Department on Thursday proposed to put up hurdles for the creation of future energy efficiency standards for appliances. While the hurdles would technically apply equally to any current or…

US designates Ecuador's Chone Killers gang as terrorist organization — 5:05 PM ET The State Department on Wednesday designated the Ecuadorian gang the Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization. "Chone Killers is an Ecuadorian gang that has committed numerous attacks target…

House Democrats accuse Trump's Freedom 250 of misleading donors, potential wire fraud — 5:05 PM ET Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released an interim report on Thursday alleging Freedom 250 potentially misled donors, directing them to complete payments that were rerouted. “Acco…

US death rate at record low: CDC data — 4:30 PM ET The U.S. death rate fell to a record low in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday. According to the Vital Statistics Rapid Re…

How extreme heat is changing DC's July Fourth weekend event plans — 4:23 PM ET Much of the eastern half of the U.S. is dealing with extreme heat this week, including the nation’s capital. The high temperature Thursday in Washington, D.C., was forecast to be 102, according to th…

Top Army commander in Europe, Africa relinquishes role — 4:09 PM ET Army Gen. Christopher Donahue on Thursday relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, after he was unexpectedly ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Don…

What to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding — 4:05 PM ET Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have kept their wedding plans largely private since the couple announced their engagement in August. But a flood of reports and a trail of hints have left fans speculati…

FOR INSIDERS | June employment report shows signs of weakness: 5 things to know — 4:00 PM ET Millions of Americans are sweltering under a summer heat dome ahead of the holiday weekend, but the U.S. job market is lukewarm at best. The June employment report showed the U.S. adding only 57,000…

Olympic canoeist arrested at Reflecting Pool indicted by DC grand jury — 3:49 PM ET A Washington, D.C., grand jury returned a felony indictment against Olympian David Hearn in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney for the District of Col…

Luna digs in on SAVE America Act rebellion: 'I don’t care’ who ‘hates me’ — 3:43 PM ET Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-La.) is digging in on her promise to rebel against Republican leaders over a bill to boost voter ID requirements, vowing to keep up her blockade that helped grind the House…

Trump declares National Scallops Day while ripping Obama, Biden — 3:35 PM ET On Thursday, President Trump declared a “National Scallops Day” in touting his administration opening up New England waters for scallop fishing, taking a shot at former President Obama and former Pre…

Live updates: Ex-Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool investigation; extreme heat blankets East Coast — 3:32 PM ET U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday that a former Olympian was indicted on a felony charge in what President Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial…

Portugal plays bigger than its size — in both politics and soccer — 5:15 PM ET How a small nation became a diplomatic superpower.

The Croatian team’s favorite singer is a fascist salute away from the mainstream — 4:45 PM ET Fans across two continents belted out Marko Perković Thompson’s “Lijepa Li Si” this summer — a song that salutes a WWII puppet state convicted of war crimes.

Inside the DHS's World Cup nerve center — 4:16 PM ET Behind the scenes at the 24/7 command center where the Trump administration tracks theats to the largest sporting event ever staged in North America.

The World Cup has returned to a radically hotter America — 3:16 PM ET Since the U.S. last hosted in 1994, climate change has reshaped the conditions players and fans now face. Cities are scrambling to adapt in real time.

Why this year’s World Cup is so pricey — 3:15 PM ET POLITICO talked to Boston University economist and soccer super-fan Florian Ederer about fluctuating ticket prices and whether governments should do anything about them.

World Cup 2026: Were VAR protocols misused to give the USMNT's Folarin Balogun a red card? — 5:52 PM ET Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute for a foul that wasn't called in real time.

Buy, sell or stand pat? Sizing up the MLB trade deadline plans for the Nationals, Marlins, Blue Jays and more — 5:49 PM ET With so many teams in the middle of the standings, deciding whether to be a buyer or seller becomes a challenge.

Viral QB photo of eight legends sparks fiery debate among NFL fans — 5:49 PM ET NFL fans are debating who the worst quarterback is in a photo of eight football legends.

Dimitrov beats Mensik to extend emotional Wimbledon return — 5:47 PM ET Grigor Dimitrov extends his emotional return to Wimbledon after his tearful exit 12 months ago by defeating 15th seed Jakub Mensik to reach the third round.

Fery last Briton standing in Wimbledon singles — 5:47 PM ET Arthur Fery is the last British player standing in the Wimbledon singles after his compatriots Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley, and Jan Choinski are beaten.

World Cup 2026: USMNT shatters viewership record with 24 million viewers for Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina — 5:46 PM ET More than 24 million viewers tuned in on Fox to watch the U.S. earn a 2-0 win.

Nets' Ben Saraf details his offseason work heading into summer league — 5:46 PM ET Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf is heading into an important second season of his career and he detailed his offseason preparation for the opportunity.

GNN Player of the Year: Medina’s Preston Woodworth loves the postseason pressure — 5:46 PM ET Our all-area baseball team is here! Eleven players from five schools were selected to this year’s squad. The headliner is Medina ace Preston Woodworth, who was named player of the year for his cold-b…

How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run — 5:45 PM ET It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at the en…

FGCU names former UMBC AD Brian Barrio new Eagles athletic director — 5:45 PM ET Barrio brings more than five years of experience as an NCAA Division I Director of Athletics to FGCU and starts July 20.

Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: QB Kedon Slovis — 5:44 PM ET We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about QB Kedon Slovis.

Lamine Yamal's girlfriend shows strong support in Spain jersey before World Cup knockout match — 5:43 PM ET She showed up before he showed out!

Brophy golf finishes 2025-26 school year No. 1 in nation — 5:42 PM ET The Brophy Broncos are the nation's top team, ranking No.1 in the PGA National High School Golf Association for 2025-26.

Ezri Konsa confident in England's defense and compares teammate to Lionel Messi ahead of Mexico game — 5:42 PM ET England defender Ezri Konsa has dismissed concerns over the altitude at the Estadio Azteca, insisting the Three Lions have what it takes to stun co-hosts Mexico and reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-f…

World Cup: Stanišić starts for Croatia against Cristiano's Portugal — 5:42 PM ET FC Bayern's defender Josip Stanišić makes Croatia's starting lineup for the Round of 32 tie against Portugal. Freiburg's striker Igor Matanović is on the bench, alongside several former Bundesliga ...

📋 It’s CR7 v Modric and more! See Portugal and Croatia line-ups — 5:42 PM ET The moment of truth has arrived for Portugal and Croatia, with a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on the line. The highly anticipated clash kicks off at 8pm (Brasília time).And it will be pla.…

🚨 A Guinness record has just fallen at the World Cup! — 5:41 PM ET Unai Simón has just written one of the finest chapters in World Cup history.Thanks to another clean sheet in Spain’s 2-0 win over Austria, La Roja’s goalkeeper has officially become the shot-stop...

How to watch Paraguay vs France live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction — 5:40 PM ET A special Fourth of July last 16 game takes place in Philadelphia as underdogs Paraguay face red-hot favorites France.

Tennis-Princess Kate watches British hopeful Fery fly the flag at Wimbledon — 5:40 PM ET LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, mingled with the crowds at Wimbledon on Thursday and lent her support to the British hopefuls playing in the warm London sunshine.

Fabrizio Romano drops disappointing Bazoumana Toure update for United — 5:40 PM ET Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has delivered a big update on Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure, which will come as very frustrating news to Manchester United.United interestWhile the priority for Un…

IndyCar, IndyCar Officiating update pit penalty rule ahead of Mid-Ohio — 5:39 PM ET New exemption separates emergency service from sporting penalties, allowing affected teams a tactical recovery.

Does Las Vegas Raiders’ roster have Top 5 defensive tackle in AFC West? — 5:39 PM ET A thin position group for the division as a whole

‘Stronger than you think’: Family establishes scholarship to honor young baseball player’s memory — 5:38 PM ET Davis Heller was playing fall ball in South Carolina when he suddenly passed away. Now, his family is working to ensure that his memory lives on and helps others.

MLB suspends Red Sox's Willson Contreras, Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, others after benches-clearing incident — 5:38 PM ET Cade Cavalli has since apologized for calling Willson Contreras "boy" ahead of the altercation on Tuesday night.

Four Colorado football storylines to watch at Big 12 Media Days — 5:37 PM ET Colorado football heads to Big 12 media days with key storylines surrounding Julian Lewis and new starters all over the field.

Reds blast past Misiorowski, Brewers to win series finale in Milwaukee — 5:36 PM ET Homers from Jose Trevino, Sal Stewart, and TJ Friedl backed another excellent Chase Burns start.

Game Thread: White Sox (45-40) at Guardians (45-42) — 5:36 PM ET The South Siders travel to Cleveland to defend first place

Celtics, Warriors, Pistons, Clippers, and Hawks are rumored possible landing spots for $112 million sharpshooter — 5:36 PM ET The Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Atlanta Hawks have been linked to an elite two-way role player by an NBA insider.

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final — 5:35 PM ET England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

Where, when to watch former Auburn stars play in the NBA Summer League — 5:35 PM ET Missing Auburn basketball? Check out the 2026 NBA Summer League schedule here to watch your favorite former Auburn star.

Amid Extreme Heat, FIFA Should Delay France Vs. Paraguay Until Evening — 5:34 PM ET There are no other games scheduled for Saturday night, so the sensible solution would be to delay kickoff by several hours.

'Wonderful game': Oyarzabal brace as Spain beat Austria 3-0 — 5:34 PM ET Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace as contenders Spain defeated Austria 3-0 on Thursday to advance into the last 16 of the World Cup with a dominant showing. Real Sociedad's Oyarzabal opened the scoring…

Paul Gervase rides the Dodgers fresh arm express — 5:34 PM ET For the third day in a row, the Dodgers have called up a new pitcher from Triple-A Oklahoma City. On Thursday, Paul Gervase joins the Dodgers in Los Angeles before the start of a four-game weekend se…

Rangers sign ex-Blue Jays, Dodgers All-Star infielder after Corey Seager injury news — 5:34 PM ET Texas has made an addition to its infield after Seager's IL trip.

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV — 5:33 PM ET All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup knockout games.

Texas A&M basketball to participate in summer league action in Bahamas — 5:33 PM ET Texas A&M basketball is headed to the Bahamas in August to compete in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League.

Peoples called up, Santos optioned — 5:31 PM ET The Rangers have swapped out relievers once again

76ers Receive Positive Update on Free Agency Pursuit of LeBron James — 5:31 PM ET Despite potential friction with Jaylen Brown, LeBron James' professional history suggests winning takes priority as Philadelphia prepares a star-studded roster and a compelling championship opportuni…

Red Wings Prospect Drafted Twice in One Week — 5:31 PM ET The post Red Wings Prospect Drafted Twice in One Week appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. It’s been an exciting week for Finnish forward Luka Arkko. The Lahti, Finland native was drafted by the Det…

Florida State RB named breakout candidate — 5:30 PM ET Former four-star running back Ousmane Kromah showed promise as a freshman with FSU, but many believe he's gearing up for a breakout sophomore year.

Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: QB Gardner Minshew — 5:30 PM ET We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about QB Gardner Minshew.

Rich Eisen belives he’s done doing play-by-play — 5:30 PM ET Rich Eisen built a second career on NFL Network almost by accident, stepping into the play-by-play chair years after he’d already made his name as a host. It appears that part of his career is now ov…

Joey Chestnut's Odds For Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Are In, And I'm Shocked — 5:30 PM ET This is disrespectful to the champ.

Barcelona star beats Real Madrid & Real Sociedad stars to Spain MOTM award vs Austria — 5:30 PM ET Barcelona star Lamine Yamal beat out stiff competition to scoop the official Man of the Match award for his latest performance in Spanish colours.This comes fresh off La Roja keeping alive their Worl…

Jaw brace headgear is keeping injured players on the field at the World Cup: What to know — 5:29 PM ET In a sport of headers and constant collisions, a fractured jaw would seem like a tournament-ending injury. Austria defender Stefan Posch and England defender Djed Spence stand out on the field for th…

Philadelphia 76ers Expected To Make A Pitch For LeBron James — 5:28 PM ET The Philadelphia 76ers are the latest team to enter the LeBron Sweepstakes.

Marshawn Lynch does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to support Chris Johnson — 5:28 PM ET Marshawn Lynch participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge as a show of support for former NFL running back Chris Johnson, who recently revealed his battle with ALS (also known as...

Kyle Anderson signs with Toronto as Timberwolves’ power forward options dip toward zero — 5:27 PM ET Another Wolves veteran is walking out the door. One day after Mike Conley agreed to a one-year deal with Boston, forward Kyle Anderson reportedly did the same with Toronto. As was the case with Conle…

Are you watching, France? Spain breeze past Austria – and this is why they’re peaking at just the right time — 5:26 PM ET Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal’s double and a first international goal for Pedro Porro secured a comfortable passage to the last-16 for the Spanish. And next up? Either Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portug…

Columbus Blue Jackets GM shuts down Kirill Marchenko trade talk — 5:26 PM ET Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell says Kirill Marchenko is in his roster plans for 2026-27 despite trade speculation.

Dimitrov extends emotional Wimbledon return after last year's agony — 5:47 PM ET Grigor Dimitrov extends his emotional return to Wimbledon after his tearful exit 12 months ago by defeating 15th seed Jakub Mensik to reach the third round.

Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain cruise past Austria — 5:39 PM ET Mikel Oyarzabal scores in each half to help Spain beat Austria 3-0 in their World Cup last-32 match in Los Angeles.

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final — 5:29 PM ET England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

'Premier League goalkeepers will be throwing food at TV' — 5:16 PM ET Joe Hart analyses the decision to rule out Marc Cucurella's goal against Austria for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their last-32 game in Los Angeles, with Hart believing the…

'That is brilliant!' - Wyatt-Hodge's stunning run out removes Jafta — 4:58 PM ET South Africa's Sinalo Jafta is run out by a "brilliant" bit of fielding by England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge, to help England all but secure victory and book their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup fi…

Rybakina produces dominant display to progress to third round — 4:55 PM ET Watch highlights as Elena Rybakina comfortably beats Caty McNally 6-1 6-2 in the second round of Wimbledon 2026.

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match — 4:49 PM ET The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

Fery last Briton standing in Wimbledon singles — 4:48 PM ET Arthur Fery is the last British player standing in the Wimbledon singles after his compatriots Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley, and Jan Choinski are beaten.

How to follow day five of Wimbledon live on the BBC — 4:42 PM ET Wimbledon 2026 is under way - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.

'He ended up in Preston!' - Murphy gives update on Bob the cat — 4:37 PM ET BBC commentator Danny Murphy provides an update on the fate of his cat Bob.

Man Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip — 4:32 PM ET Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?

Boycott of Israel games would cause 'significant and lasting harm' - FAI — 4:28 PM ET The Football Association of Ireland says any boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel in the autumn would have potentially extensive repercussions.

'Spain are furious' - Cucurella has goal ruled out — 4:17 PM ET Marc Cucurella sees his goal ruled out for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32 game in Los Angeles.

'He's been really good' - Oyarzabal nets twice for Spain — 4:00 PM ET Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice for Spain as they beat Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to advance to the last 16.

Boulter and Watson among Britons to exit doubles — 3:54 PM ET Katie Boulter and Heather Watson are among the British players to exit the doubles competition in the first round at Wimbledon on Thursday.

England's ever-reliable Knight steps up again with vital half-century — 3:44 PM ET England's Heather Knight uses all her experience to hit a vital 53 off 47 balls to help her side recover from 23-3 to 169-5 from their 20 overs against South Africa in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup…

Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans — 3:26 PM ET England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they? — 3:22 PM ET England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.

Firth breaks own S14 100m backstroke world record — 3:15 PM ET Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth breaks her own S14 100m backstroke record at the Dutch National Championships in Eindhoven.

Swiatek gets A+ from Navratilova - but marks herself down — 3:12 PM ET Iga Swiatek overpowers former finalist Karolina Pliskova as she continues her Wimbledon title defence by reaching the third round in straight sets.

Superb Sciver-Brunt leads from the front as England fight back — 3:03 PM ET England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produces a vital innings, hitting 75 off 47 balls, to help her side fight back against South Africa after a poor start in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final a…

Free MLB home run odds, picks for July 2: Atlanta's Austin Riley leads expert's best Thursday HR player props — 5:30 PM ET SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson's has his best home run props for Thursday, July 2

Switzerland vs. Algeria odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 25-15 run — 5:30 PM ET SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Switzerland vs. Algeria best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the knockout round continues on Thursday

College basketball rankings: Donnie Freeman's injury knocks St. John's down in early Top 25 And 1 — 5:29 PM ET Freeman, a highly touted transfer from Syracuse, underwent season-ending knee surgery

Portugal vs. Croatia odds, prediction: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks by expert on 18-8 run — 5:27 PM ET SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Croatia vs. Portugal best bets for their knockout stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday

2026 FIFA World Cup bracket, results, scores: Round of 32 results, round of 16 matchups, path to the final — 5:08 PM ET The first phase of the tournament is over and the teams will now meet for the round of 32

Cristiano Ronaldo odds, picks, player props, predictions: Best bets for Portugal-Croatia in 2026 World Cup — 4:52 PM ET SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has analyzed the Cristiano Ronaldo odds, and locked in his picks and predictions for Portugal vs. Croatia

The Jaylen Brown trade is a gut punch to Celtics fans and a move the team can't justify — 4:40 PM ET As Brown put it in his statement released on Thursday after being traded to the 76ers, 'actions speak louder than words'

Portugal vs. Croatia live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel — 4:30 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face a mighty test to kick off their knockout stage

Wimbledon 2026 Draw: Complete men's and women's third round matches and bracket — 4:21 PM ET After a lot of top seeds advanced, the third round could be where contenders start to distance themselves from the pack

2026 MLB All-Star Game: Predicting the starting lineups for the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia — 4:13 PM ET Let's make some predictions before the starters are revealed on Saturday, including tough decisions at starting pitcher

LeBron James is being recruited by NFL teams and he should listen: Six landing spots that would make sense — 3:55 PM ET LeBron is shopping his services as an NBA free agent, but would he consider a new career at age 41?

Kalshi World Cup 2026: How to trade on 2026 World Cup — 3:53 PM ET You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, including the match between Portugal and Croatia

How Donnie Freeman's season-ending Achilles injury impacts Rick Pitino, St. John's entering 2026-27 — 3:52 PM ET The updated outlook and starting lineup projection for St. John's, after news that prized Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman will miss the season

Over/Under betting: What is it, how it works and best strategies for betting totals — 3:43 PM ET We'll go over what Over/Under betting is and how bettors should approach totals when making wagers in July 2026

Point spread betting: What it is, how to bet and best strategies in 2026 — 3:41 PM ET We'll take a look at what point spread betting is, how it works, and offer some tips for how bettors should approach spreads (July 2026)

Betting strategies: Best approaches, guidelines for sports bettors July 2026 — 3:37 PM ET We'll go over some betting strategies and guidelines for those interested in making wagers on sports events

What are parlays? How to bet parlays guide — 3:35 PM ET Here's everything you need to know about parlay betting in July 2026

HQ PM Newsletter 7/2/2026 — 3:33 PM ET What to watch Thursday night: Portugal vs. Croatia at 2026 World Cup, MLB + more best bets

Prop betting: What is it, how does it work and how to bet on props — 3:32 PM ET Here's everything you need to know about prop betting and how to bet on props at sportsbooks (July 2026)

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Portugal vs. Croatia, Switzerland vs. Algeria, MLB 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

England book final date with Australia as Sciver-Brunt and Knight sink South Africa — 5:13 PM ET England beat South Africa by 40 runsWomen’s T20 World Cup hosts through to Lord’s finalEngland launched themselves into the T20 World Cup final after defeating South Africa by 40 runs at the Oval on…

Mikel Oyarzabal at the double as Spain beat Austria and cruise into last 16 — 5:12 PM ET The group stage is something you have to do but the World Cup starts here, Lamine Yamal had insisted, and down on the Pacific that was how it played out. It wasn’t that Spain defeated Austria to reac…

Maddy Cusack was fearful of reporting her concerns, mother tells inquest — 4:49 PM ET Sheffield Utd player ‘felt she couldn’t speak’ to hierarchy Coroner told of serious loss of club’s medical dataThe mother of Maddy Cusack told an inquest it is too difficult for women footballers to…

All eyes on Henry Pollock as England aim to think big against South Africa — 3:39 PM ET Northampton flanker and ‘public enemy No 1’ will be used as an impact player in the Nations Championship openerLast-ditch attempts are being made to try to boost the attendance at Ellis Park this wee…

Rafael Jodar hits back to beat Pablo Carrenño Busta at Wimbledon after delay — 3:29 PM ET Teenager wins 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in match held overZverev and De Minaur reach round three in straight setsThis is Rafael Jodar’s first Wimbledon and yet the way the 19-year-old plays and talks,…

The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: ‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Hokum’ and More — 6:00 PM ET 2026 has already been a wild year for horror, from low-budget box office hits (“Backrooms,” “Obsession”) to sequels the world could have lived without (“Scream 7,” “The Strangers – Chapter 3”). In a…

Music Industry Moves: Warner Teams Up With Sickamore’s Three Times Louder, Laila to Be Partnership’s ‘Flagship Artist’ — 5:35 PM ET Warner Records has announced a strategic partnership with veteran executive Sickamore and his “creative institute,” Three Times Louder. The imprint will continue its partnership with SoundCloud; Sick…

Anne Hathaway Quit ‘Knocked Up’ Over Graphic Birthing Scene, Says Seth Rogen: ‘She Felt That It Was Not Her Brand’ — 4:44 PM ET Seth Rogen appeared on “The A24 Podcast” alongside his “The Invite” director and co-star Olivia Wilde and remembered when Anne Hathaway quit “Knocked Up,” Judd Apatow’s classic 2007 comedy in which R…

‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin Breaks Down Film’s Use of AI: Tech Made Production ‘Safer and More Affordable’ (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:22 PM ET In Jon Erwin’s telling, even the most advanced visual effects tools are no match for the physics of water. The director of the film “Young Washington,” the historical drama releasing nationwide on Fr…

Midjourney Seeks to Reveal Studios’ Use of AI in High-Stakes Copyright Battle — 4:13 PM ET Midjourney is trying to force Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. to reveal how they use artificial intelligence as it defends itself from a potentially ruinous copyright lawsuit. The studios sued the…

‘Rhythm Heaven Groove’ Is Back After a Decade to Test Your Reflexes With Over 100 Games — 4:00 PM ET My nerves were shot playing “Rhythm Heaven Groove,” the first entry in more than a decade in the fast-paced rhythm game series. Timing is everything in the latest title, released Thursday on the Nint…

John Oliver’s Gun-Toting ‘General Hospital’ Turn Wowed His Co-Star: ‘It Was Incredible’ — 4:00 PM ET John Oliver sure knows how to make an entrance. In the final moments of Thursday’s “General Hospital,” the long-running ABC daytime soap opera set in Port Charles, New York, the HBO host — sporting a…

Is Harbor Fund Participant 2.0? Hollywood A-Listers Hope So — 3:52 PM ET Throughout history, artists have relied on powerful, rich individuals and families to fund their artistic visions. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo had the Medici family. Jackson Pollock had Peggy…

TV Ratings: U.S. World Cup Match Hits All-Time High for Soccer in America — 5:41 PM ET The American men's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina draws more than 24 million viewers in early Nielsen ratings.

Travis Kelce-Swift? Probably Not. But Maybe? — 5:23 PM ET Taylor Swift's masters are locked down. Her name may not be, even with the most ironclad prenup.

Spotify Pulls Streams On a Hit Song Over Alleged Fraud Tied to Kalshi Betting — 5:07 PM ET A Spotify source tells THR that the company would be "adding additional checks to the charts before they're published," while Kalshi said the company is "actively investigating this matter."

Anime-Inspired Series ‘Dragon Striker’ Gets Second Season at Disney (Exclusive) — 5:00 PM ET Season 2 of the sports fantasy show will debut in early 2027 across Disney+ and Disney XD.

Streaming Ratings: ‘Love Island USA’ Has Its Biggest Premiere Week Ever — 4:12 PM ET Pixar's 'Hoppers' also pulls in big viewing numbers for its streaming debut.

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