⚡ News Roundup: 235 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jul 7)

Of course viewers are giving up on Netflix shows — The Verge, 5:58 PM ET Even though Netflix is the world's most popular paid streaming service, the company has been struggling to keep viewers watching its series after their first seasons. Beef - the streamer's anthology…

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz — BBC News, 5:56 PM ET The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.

What Sky Is Really Buying in the ITV Deal — Hollywood Reporter, 5:56 PM ET The blockbuster deal separates two things that made ITV unusually powerful — its network and its studio — and raises uncomfortable questions about the future of British television.

Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals: Auger-Aliassime v Djokovic goes to deciding set – live — The Guardian, 5:54 PM ET Quarter-final action, under way in SW19 from 1pm (BST) Wildcard Fery extends Wimbledon fairytale | Mail TanyaNow a love hold for Struff, who’s started pretty well and leads 3-2 He looks confident, bu…

The Change to Trump’s Power That Further Politicizes Everyday Life — The Atlantic, 5:54 PM ET A recent Supreme Court ruling isn’t just about expanding executive control—it’s about the government exerting partisan influence over more aspects of Americans’ everyday lives.

The Disappearing Las Vegas Buffets Hold a Mirror to the American Soul — New York Times, 5:52 PM ET As a once-grand American tradition enters its twilight, our critic journeys to the desert to find out what it all means.

Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending His Term — New York Times, 5:52 PM ET The measure will allow the president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to stay in office until 2030. Critics say the move tightens his autocratic grip on power and erodes the nation’s democracy.

The Disappearing Las Vegas Buffets Hold a Mirror to the American Soul — 5:52 PM ET As a once-grand American tradition enters its twilight, our critic journeys to the desert to find out what it all means.

Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending His Term — 5:52 PM ET The measure will allow the president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to stay in office until 2030. Critics say the move tightens his autocratic grip on power and erodes the nation’s democracy.

Utah Moves to Close Teen Treatment Center Accused of Abusing Girls — 5:47 PM ET Paris Hilton helped lead a campaign to shut down the Provo Canyon School, where she said she was beaten and spat on when she was 17.

Andrea Shaw, Plaintiff in Anti-Vaccine Suit, Is Charged With Murder of Her Twins — 5:42 PM ET A lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths. But a grand jury in Idaho has indicted her on charges of…

ICE Officer Kills a Mexican Man in Houston — 5:42 PM ET The agency said the man was an “illegal alien” who had tried to run over the agent, though no evidence was immediately offered.

Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs — 5:41 PM ET The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.

Iran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Threaten Oil Flow — 5:41 PM ET The strikes by Iran and the attacks and re-imposition of sanctions by the U.S. came weeks after the countries agreed to try to find a lasting end to their hostilities.

Midtown Evacuations Scramble Plans for Hotel Guests — 5:30 PM ET At least two hotels near the unstable building were evacuated, stranding travelers and forcing guests to clamber for alternative accommodation.

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U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver After Attack on Tankers — 5:13 PM ET A 60-day exemption allowing the sale of Iranian oil was cut short after three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image — 5:12 PM ET A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart.

Is Haiti Safe for Haitian Deportees? — 5:05 PM ET Stephen Miller said that Haiti is safe for Haitian deportees. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs analyzed federal reports that say otherwise.

New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants — 5:05 PM ET Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.

Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting — 5:05 PM ET The letters come amid President Trump’s effort to tighten election rules to prevent a problem that doesn’t exist: widespread noncitizen voting.

Democratic Socialists Are on the Rise. We’ve Seen This Movie Before. — 5:00 PM ET Mainstream party leaders can’t dodge a fight with their left.

What to Know About the ‘Frozen Zone’ in Midtown Manhattan — 4:54 PM ET A building at risk of partial collapse prompted the city to restrict pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area. Some buses were diverted or delayed, but subway lines remained uninterrupted.

A Plan to Stop the Far Right — 4:51 PM ET The German chancellor and his center-left coalition partners are trying to hold off populist challengers. And they have a road map.

Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban — 4:49 PM ET An appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, but shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That means the French far-right leader can run for president in 2027.

Republican Leaders Say They’ve Spoken With Mitch McConnell Since Hospitalization — 4:38 PM ET Two top Republican senators said they had talked to Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June 14, but did not offer updates on his status or a timeline for his return.

Platner Supporters Struggle to Come to Terms With Campaign’s Death Knell — 4:28 PM ET Many voters said they expected Graham Platner, the state’s Democratic nominee for Senate, to exit the race after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of sexual assault.

Democrats Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits — 4:23 PM ET Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.

Authorities Arrest Members of India-Based Gangs in Sweeping Crackdown — 4:22 PM ET The actions were announced in Los Angeles, and most of the new arrests were in California. One of the gangs is accused of assassinating a prominent Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia.

I.O.C. Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Clearing the Way for 2028 — 4:20 PM ET The International Olympic Committee “provisionally” removed the ban imposed in relation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A previous ban for systematic doping had already ended.

The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026, So Far — 4:11 PM ET On red carpets, on set, onstage and even up in space, they captured our attention with their looks.

Meta Unveils an A.I. Image Generator — 3:50 PM ET Muse Image, which can create realistic images for users on Instagram and WhatsApp, is the company’s latest attempt to catch up in the global artificial intelligence race.

In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Lead? — 3:19 PM ET The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.

Philosophers Are the Latest Hiring Target for AI Companies — 3:13 PM ET A.I. labs are hiring contrarian, chin-stroking, finger-steepling sages. Who’s underemployed now?

Trump’s World Cup Intervention Roils the Soccer World, and Beyond — 3:09 PM ET The U.S.-Belgium soccer game is turning out to be a huge deal even before it kicks off on Monday, thrusting politics into the spotlight.

The Symbols We Saw at Khamenei’s Funeral — 3:07 PM ET Abdi Latif Dahir, a Middle East correspondent for The Times, explains the messages behind recurring symbols at the dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz — 5:56 PM ET The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.

The fury and heartbreak of Egypt's stunning World Cup collapse — 5:33 PM ET BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career — 4:28 PM ET Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency — 4:21 PM ET The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.

New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting — 4:20 PM ET The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.

Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen — 4:13 PM ET Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.

New footage shown at Kirk hearing shows man on rooftop near shooting scene — 4:00 PM ET The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.

Tech Life — 4:00 PM ET The impact screen time is having on younger children.

Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court — 3:55 PM ET The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics — 3:54 PM ET Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India — 3:45 PM ET England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script — 3:42 PM ET The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda — 3:35 PM ET His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney — 3:23 PM ET Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed — 3:13 PM ET Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row — 3:07 PM ET Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore Britain rule out standing in the by-election, in an effective boycott.

Nigel Farage Resigns As MP — 3:05 PM ET Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.

Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals: Auger-Aliassime v Djokovic goes to deciding set – live — 5:54 PM ET Quarter-final action, under way in SW19 from 1pm (BST) Wildcard Fery extends Wimbledon fairytale | Mail TanyaNow a love hold for Struff, who’s started pretty well and leads 3-2 He looks confident, bu…

‘TikTok takeover’ sparks mayhem at California pier on Fourth of July — 5:51 PM ET More than 400 people arrested after thousands descend on Newport Beach, drawn by flash mob-style meetup An alleged “TikTok takeover” sparked mayhem in a southern California beach town over the Fourth…

Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit — 5:49 PM ET President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran warDonald Trump has revived his bid for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to pull all Ame…

Australia news live: major outage hits Telstra mobile network; PM to host three Pacific leaders in Brisbane — 5:45 PM ET Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea to join Albanese at State of Origin decider. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShadow minister says Chi…

Prosecutors say video shows suspect in Charlie Kirk killing climbing on to roof — 5:24 PM ET Utah county attorney’s office says evidence against Tyler James Robinson is sufficient for case to move to trialSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUtah prosecutors on Tuesday showed vid…

Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as new allegation emerges – live — 5:15 PM ET Democrats could replace Platner on the ballot if he ends his campaign by 13 July; woman accuses him of removing condom without consent, Washington Post reportsHow could Democrats replace Graham Platn…

Body of missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells found on Mississippi island — 4:37 PM ET College freshman’s mother identified his body after he was reported missing following 4 July boat trip with friendsOn 4 July, Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and a…

Pochettino’s future uncertain as US Soccer weighs next move after World Cup exit — 4:18 PM ET Pochettino awaits talks over future with US teamFederation backs coach but leaves door openSpend any time around US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino and you’ll likely notice a medal…

Marine Le Pen to run for presidency and appeal against conviction in France’s highest court — 4:05 PM ET French far-right leader announces decision after court orders her to wear ankle tag over embezzlement The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has announced she will run for the presidency in 2027 a…

Lake Powell, a vital reservoir, plunges toward unprecedented low levels as water crisis deepens in US west — 4:05 PM ET Experts say the critical reservoir system is careening toward a breaking point as the US west’s climate warms and driesLake Powell, the US’s second-largest reservoir, threatens to plunge to unprecede…

Le Pen says she will appeal against conviction and run for French presidency – Europe live as it happened — 4:04 PM ET Far-right leader gives TV interview saying that she will appeal against part of today’s ruling which cast doubt on a presidential run The opening speeches are now under way in Ankara, and you can wat…

Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE when he died at 24 — 3:47 PM ET Kneeland died by suicide in 2025 after police chaseResearchers determine he was in stage one of fourBrain disease can be diagnosed only after deathFormer Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneelan…

US appeals court strikes down key part of Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions — 3:25 PM ET Ron DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act suffers another legal setback, with the state accused of ‘puppeteering’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal appeals panel struck down a significant…

Labour, Tories and Lib Dems refuse to stand in byelection with Farage’s resignation labelled ‘desperate stunt’ – as it happened — 3:23 PM ET Reform UK leader to quit as MP but stand again, saying the people of Clacton ‘should be the judges of my actions’ Q: Do you think the parliamentary commissioner for standards should investigate Nigel…

Why is Marine Le Pen running for French presidency after court confirmed conviction? — 3:13 PM ET A look at the case, the appeal court decision and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel MacronMarine Le Pen has said she will be a candidate in France’s presidential race next year, after…

Utah revokes license of boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as teen — 3:12 PM ET Hilton in a statement said Provo Canyon school ‘failed the children in its care’ and faced abuse allegations for decadesThe state of Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where socialite…

Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup U.S. rights, package could reach $2 billion — 5:48 PM ET FIFA has alerted media companies that English- and Spanish-language U.S. rights are likely to be sold together for 2030 and 2034, likely driving up the price.

Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for names of 2020 Fulton County, Georgia, election workers — 5:44 PM ET President Donald Trump has focused on the ballot count in Fulton County, Georgia, to promote claims that he actually won the 2020 election

U.S. resumes 'powerful strikes' on Iran after Hormuz Strait ship attacks, CENTCOM says — 5:41 PM ET

U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks — 5:26 PM ET Treasury had waived sanctions on Iranian oil through Aug. 21 after Washington and Tehran inked an interim deal to reopen Hormuz last month.

Traders on Kalshi think the Nasdaq-100 will end 2026 above 30,000, predicting a cooler second half of the year — 5:15 PM ET Speculators think the massive rally in the Nasdaq-100 since the lows following the U.S.-Iran war will be more subdued in the second half of 2026.

DeSantis-backed 'Stop WOKE' law meets appeals court block, teeing up possible Supreme Court fight — 5:06 PM ET A Trump-appointed judge ruled against Gov. Ron DeSantis' "Stop WOKE Act," leaving Florida’s college speech limits blocked as a Supreme Court appeal looms.

Maine Senate race replacements circle amid pressure on Platner to drop out — 4:57 PM ET Democrat Graham Platner has denied allegations of sexual assault leveled by Maine resident Jenny Racicot as calls for him to exit the pivotal race mount.

Chip stocks sell off after Samsung earnings fall short of high AI bar — 4:45 PM ET Samsung Electronics' results weren't enough to please investors after stock's 145% run up

Rivian stock falls 18% as company sells 75 million shares to raise capital — 4:21 PM ET The capital raise occurred during extended hours trading following Rivian shares increasing 8.1% on Monday after increasing 19.2% last week.

Best credit cards for sports fans: Score presale tickets, earn rewards on merch and more — 4:16 PM ET CNBC Select rounds up some of the best cards for sports fans, from traveling to games to getting access to presale tickets.

The case for S&P 500 8,000 and sticking with Micron, tech, according to Trivariate Research — 4:01 PM ET When earnings increase at rates as strong as expected, the S&P 500 typically posts high returns, the firm said.

Mitch McConnell's health concerns grow amid 4th week in hospital with few details from aides — 3:57 PM ET McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to the hospital on June 14.

As chip sector takes it on the chin, traders bet on a big Nvidia rally — 3:56 PM ET Shares of Nvidia fought into the green despite a 5% sell-off in chip stocks tracked by the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH).

Steady your portfolio with these resilient low volatility stocks, UBS says — 3:15 PM ET Investors may want to turn to low volatility stocks to help protect their portfolios from rocky times, the bank found.

Supreme Court's Kagan, Barrett to testify to House for budget request, a first since 2019 — 3:02 PM ET Supreme Court justices last testified to Congress was 2019, when Elena Kagan and Samuel Alito discussed a budget request with a House subcommittee.

US says strikes launched as explosions heard in southern Iran — 5:21 PM ET This is a breaking news story.

Nasdaq vs Dow: How are the key indices different as SpaceX joins one? — 4:50 PM ET SpaceX joins Nasdaq-100 after IPO, bypassing traditional three-month trading rule for inclusion in the tech-heavy index.

Venezuela buries earthquake victims as death toll reaches 3,535 — 4:30 PM ET Mass burials have begun at La Esperanza Cemetery in Venezuela's La Guaira

Pro-Palestine MEP Rima Hassan arrives at trial for ‘glorifying terrorism’ — 4:27 PM ET ‘No one is safe anymore.’ This is what French MEP Rima Hassan told a crowd as she arrived at her trial in Paris.

Prolonged hospitalisation of US Republican Mitch McConnell raises questions — 4:26 PM ET The senator has been hospitalised since June 14 with few details released, raising questions over his return to work.

Canadian province sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT-linked shooting warnings — 4:14 PM ET Lawsuit claims OpenAI ignored calls to alert authorities about violent ChatGPT prompts tied to mass shooting suspect.

Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye — 4:08 PM ET Leaders have gathered in Ankara for a two-day summit slated to cover defence spending and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Deadly landslide buries tunnel construction site in India — 3:55 PM ET At least five people were killed after a massive landslide buried a tunnel construction site in Kerala

What was the VAR controversy in the second half of Argentina vs Egypt? — 3:45 PM ET A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.

Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support — 3:16 PM ET US President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies for refusing to back the United States during its conflict with Iran.

U.S. launches strikes against Iran after ships hit in Strait of Hormuz — 5:51 PM ET U.S. Central Command said "Iran's demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire."

Lawsuit says U.S. immigratoin agencies illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran — 4:38 PM ET The lawsuit depicts a coordinated campaign between the U.S. and Iranian governments to identify Iranians in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and pressure them to return to Iran.

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care empire, dies at 99 — 4:17 PM ET Johnson Products also was a national sponsor of the hit 1970s music and dance television show "Soul Train."

Trump again demands Greenland as NATO unveils military projects worth billions to prove its firepower — 3:52 PM ET Trump also announced the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey that were imposed after Ankara bought a Russian missile defense system.

As quake rescue winds down, Venezuelans face horrors of recovering their own dead family members — 3:51 PM ET The more time passes, the more gruesome the recovery process becomes.

WATCH: Trump arrives at NATO summit in Turkey, with ceremonial welcome from Erdogan — 3:48 PM ET President Donald Trump arrived in Turkey on Tuesday to attend a NATO summit and was welcomed at a ceremony by Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shortly after.

New York man suing after ICE sent officers to his home over an email — 3:01 PM ET David Streever is one of at least two residents of upstate New York who was served with a federal warning in June in the wake of criticizing ICE online.

Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan — 5:03 PM ET Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.

Surprisingly large number of people may have marker for tick-linked meat allergy — 4:32 PM ET There's still a slew of questions about why some people develop alpha-gal syndrome.

SCOTUS lets Texas enforce app store law that Big Tech calls "censorship regime" — 4:18 PM ET Texas win at 5th Circuit left in place as attempts to overturn age law continue.

Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs — 3:52 PM ET As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.

Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases — 3:08 PM ET Google's new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.

The Change to Trump’s Power That Further Politicizes Everyday Life — 5:54 PM ET A recent Supreme Court ruling isn’t just about expanding executive control—it’s about the government exerting partisan influence over more aspects of Americans’ everyday lives.

No Worries! Trump Will Make a Call and Fix It — 4:22 PM ET Have no fear, U.S. soccer fans. The president is on the case.

The Corner of Hollywood That’s Most Susceptible to AI — 4:00 PM ET Animators are figuring out whether to fight or accept the new technology that’s coming for their jobs.

Nigel Farage’s ‘I Have a Crooked Dream’ Speech — 3:18 PM ET The British populist leader makes a Trumpian gamble.

Of course viewers are giving up on Netflix shows — 5:58 PM ET Even though Netflix is the world's most popular paid streaming service, the company has been struggling to keep viewers watching its series after their first seasons. Beef - the streamer's anthology…

Netflix is about to host videos from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, and other publishers — 5:37 PM ET Starting on August 3rd, Netflix's streaming library will include video content from dozens of digital media brands including BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc, and Tastemade. As repo…

Meta’s new Muse Image model can pull other Instagram users into AI photos — 4:31 PM ET Meta is launching the first AI image generation model made by its Superintelligence Labs division. The Muse Image model now powers the image-making tools across the Meta AI app, Instagram, and WhatsA…

Why the rise of open source AI isn’t hurting Anthropic … yet — 4:04 PM ET Open source models’ success isn’t coming at the expense of frontier labs. Instead, they each seem to capture two phases of the same life cycle.

Microsoft joins AI cost-cutting trend by relying more on its own models — 3:58 PM ET Microsoft is the latest Silicon Valley giant to cut back on its AI spending.

Discord admits AI moderation bug wrongfully banned users over harmless images — 3:28 PM ET The company confirmed that the issue had been affecting accounts since May, with an additional 200 users banned over the weekend before its team identified and fixed the problem.

Trump administration eyes offshore space launches — 5:42 PM ET The Trump administration is considering allowing space launches and re-entry off U.S. coasts, according to a notice published Tuesday. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said in a notice Tu…

Democrats scramble to save Maine race after Platner implosion — 5:42 PM ET Democrats are scrambling to save what seemed like a winnable Senate race in Maine after Graham Platner's implosion in the wake of a new rape allegation against him. While Platner has denied the accus…

US military strikes Iran after Tehran hits 3 tankers in Strait of Hormuz — 5:41 PM ET The U.S. military began launching a series of “powerful” strikes against targets in Iran after Tehran attacked at least three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Ce…

IOC lifts suspension on Russian teams ahead of 2028 Olympics — 5:18 PM ET The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday announced it is lifting the suspension of Russia’s Olympic teams, allowing them to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. In a release,…

Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement nearly threefold: Poll — 5:01 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement Americans are nearly three times as likely to be concerned rather than excited about the growing footprin…

Top White House environment adviser departs administration — 5:00 PM ET Katherine Scarlett, a top environmental policy adviser in the Trump White House, has departed, an official confirmed to The Hill. Scarlett chaired the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CE…

Treasury scraps plans to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill — 4:55 PM ET The Treasury Department has scrapped plans for Harriet Tubman to be on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday. In response to a question about the status of the bill from Spectrum…

Judge quashes DOJ subpoena for names of Fulton County's 2020 election staff — 4:44 PM ET A federal judge on Tuesday denied the Department of Justice's (DOJ) request for personal information from election workers in Fulton County, Ga., as part of its investigation into President Trump’s u…

US condemns China's ICBM test launch — 4:35 PM ET The Trump administration has condemned China’s test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, calling the incident “of great conc…

Researchers easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online, clinician interaction lower than expected — 4:31 PM ET Yale University researchers were able to easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online using fake patient profiles, in some instances receiving prescriptions in less than five minutes and with minimal int…

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver after Strait of Hormuz strikes — 4:05 PM ET The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a sanctions waiver that had allowed the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. The revocation comes after Iran reportedly struck three ships near the Stra…

Trump-backed Colombian president-elect halts transition, accuses predecessor of attempting coup — 3:57 PM ET Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espirella, a conservative millionaire who earned an endorsement from President Trump, suspended the transition process on Tuesday, accusing President Gustavo…

Canadian astronaut announces resignation from role after Artemis II mission — 3:50 PM ET Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian mission specialist on NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, announced his retirement from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on Tuesday. “This is far from a departure,” he wrot…

Levin says 'big mistake' for Trump to provide 'military gifts' to Turkey — 3:36 PM ET Fox News host Mark Levin on Tuesday said it was a "big mistake" for President Trump to provide Turkey with "military gifts" as he aims to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. Levin wrote on social platf…

Stevens, El-Sayed head into Michigan Senate Primary debate — 3:26 PM ET It's the pair's first face-off since state Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the race.

U.S. launches ‘powerful strikes’ against Iran, citing attacks on commercial ships — 5:48 PM ET The latest violence followed accusations by Qatar that Iran attacked a tanker ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Maine voters, once loyal to Platner, abandon him after sexual assault allegation — 5:19 PM ET Some voters said they stuck with the progressive candidate through several controversies, but drew the line after a new allegation of sex assault.

Democratic factions vie to pick Platner replacement before he leaves Maine race — 4:02 PM ET Potential candidates and their backers moved quickly to gain an edge in the contest over who would replace Graham Platner if he exits the key Senate race.

What comes next for the Platner campaign — and for Democrats — 4:56 PM ET NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Adam Jentleson, a Democratic strategist and the founder and president of the liberal think tank the Searchlight Institute, about where Graham Platner goes from here.

Pressure grows on Platner to leave Maine Senate race — 4:09 PM ET Democratic nominee Graham Platner' high-profile U.S. Senate race has been thrown into chaos following a POLITICO report that he sexually assaulted a former girlfriend five years ago.

Why Pearl-Cohn QB LJ Funk wore a GoPro camera at Titans 7-on-7 football tournament — 5:49 PM ET Pearl-Cohn coach Tony Brunetti strapped a GoPro onto QB LJ Funk's helmet at the Titans 7-on-7 tournament. Here's why.

USMNT 2030 World Cup lineup projection: Who could start in four years? — 5:49 PM ET The U.S. men's national team's journey at the 2026 World Cup has ended, which means it's not too early to start thinking about 2030.

Miami Dolphins will play nationally televised preseason game — 5:48 PM ET Giants at Dolphins to be aired on NFL Network during Week 2 of preseason.

World Cup 2026: Fox Sports' Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas get into heated exchange about Folarin Balogun's red card reversal — 5:48 PM ET Zlatan Ibrahimović just sat there quietly during the exchange on Tuesday.

📸 He's one of us! How Klopp's watching the World Cup last 16 — 5:48 PM ET After the first Round of 16 match of the evening between Argentina and Egypt ended with plenty of goals, the current game between Switzerland and Colombia has yet to deliver the really big highlights…

The fury and heartbreak of Egypt's stunning World Cup collapse — 5:47 PM ET BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

Where do new Las Vegas Raiders linebackers Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker rank in AFC West? — 5:46 PM ET Free-agent signings shake up the Top 5 LBs in the division.

Astros demote starting pitcher Mike Burrows to Triple-A after 10-run outing — 5:45 PM ET The Houston Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, a day after he allowed a career-high 10 runs in a 12-11 loss to the Washington Nationals. Burrows, who is 4-9…

Colin Cowherd rips 49ers for how they've handled Brandon Aiyuk — 5:45 PM ET Colin Cowherd says the 49ers should "cut bait" with Brandon Aiyuk now because of all the drama he's causing.

Florida star Logan Shore to be inducted into UF Athletic Hall of Fame — 5:45 PM ET Former Florida baseball star pitcher Logan Shore will be inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame as a Gator Great with the 2026 class.

Loss to Croatia caps miserable qualifying window for Israel — 5:45 PM ET Next up are six games against teams from the corresponding group that includes Poland, the Netherlands, Latvia and Austria. Israel’s 103-75 loss to Croatia in the World Cup qualifiers was about far m…

'Flunked': US soccer seeks answers as World Cup dream shattered — 5:44 PM ET Despite hiring an elite coach, talking up a "golden generation" of players and even benefiting from White House pressure to get a striker unbanned, the US dream of a miracle World Cup win on home soi…

Game # 91, Athletics vs. Tigers Game Thread — 5:44 PM ET J.T. Ginn takes the mound today

Twins put All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on 10-day IL with lingering hip injury — 5:43 PM ET The Minnesota Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after the center fielder aggravated a hip injury that has lingered through much of the season. Buxton, who was voted an Amer…

Why did the Fever let Justine Pissott leave for the Aces? — 5:43 PM ET Well, this caught us by surprise.

Fox Sports pundits Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas clash during intense Balogun red card debate — 5:41 PM ET The Fox Sport pundits disagreed over Fifa’s handling of Folarin Balogun’s suspension after a red card against Bosnia, with President Donald Trump intervening

How Coby White is already giving back to the Charlotte community — 5:41 PM ET The Hornets’ new starting point guard is wasting little time giving back after signing a lucrative new contract.

Big 12’s Brett Yormark has tense exchange with Texas Tech reporter over Brendan Sorsby questions — 5:40 PM ET It’s fair to say the relationship between Texas Tech and the Big 12 Conference is a bit fraught at the moment. The Red Raiders circled the wagons in recent weeks around the Brendan Sorsby situation,…

San Diego not out of brutal stretch despite end to losing streak — 5:40 PM ET FriarWatch: July 7 Edition

🤝Total agreement: João Cancelo will stay at Barcelona — 5:40 PM ET The transfer market soap opera has come to an end. FC Barcelona and Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal have reached a definitive agreement for Portuguese full-back João Cancelo to remain permanently with the ...

Chelsea concede defeat in pursuit of Morgan Rogers — 5:40 PM ET The Athletic claim that Chelsea have given up on their pursuit of the Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, acknowledging that several other top clubs are also interested in signing him.Chelsea are also no…

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Hurston Waldrep vs. Paul Skenes — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Scaloni insists he always believed Argentina could turn Egypt tie around — 5:40 PM ET Lionel Scaloni insisted he always believed Argentina could turn it around despite being 2-0 down with less than 15 minutes to go against Egypt.The theme of Argentina’s World Cup knockout stage so fa.…

An experienced midfielder seems likely to leave Manchester City — 5:40 PM ET There are a host of players at Manchester City who face uncertain futures. It is expected that a host of players will depart the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan…

Aurelien Tchouameni wage demands revealed as United keep pushing — 5:40 PM ET It will not be easy for Manchester United to sign their dream midfield target — Aurelien Tchouameni, as per the latest reports.After missing out on Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernande.…

NIL agents in Louisiana now have to register; high school rules take effect soon — 5:39 PM ET Anyone who helps student-athletes negotiate name, image and likeness deals in Louisiana now has to register with the state. The requirement took effect last month after Gov. Jeff Landry signed Act 89…

Claude Giroux re-signs with Ottawa Senators for one season — 5:39 PM ET Claude Giroux, one of the NHL's top remaining free agents, is staying with the Ottawa Senators on a one-year deal.

Lakers predicted to make another trade with Mavericks after Luka Doncic fleece — 5:39 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers were recently linked to a second deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: WR Bryson Green — 5:37 PM ET We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about WR Bryson Green.

Texas Tech's Joey McGuire says football has been business as usual through Sorsby gambling saga — 5:37 PM ET Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said it has been business as usual in the football operation through the turmoil surrounding the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga. The 54-year-old Texas native credited the…

Recruiting insider confirms suspicion about Miami Hurricanes' place in pursuit of top player for 2028 — 5:34 PM ET The Hurricanes are in a great early spot for an elite in-state talent.

Lakers Sign Former Warriors Champion as Deandre Ayton Replacement — 5:34 PM ET The Lakers signed center Kevon Looney to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, adding a versatile backup big man. The post Lakers Sign Former Warriors Champion as Deandre Ayton Replace…

Injured Henderson proud to be part of ‘special’ England team — 5:33 PM ET Jordan Henderson spoke of his pride at being part of a “special” England team as the injured midfielder reflected on an unforgettable night that ended in a Mexican hospital. The 36-year-old is at his…

Jalen Brunson has left wrist surgery, Knicks star expected back on court this summer, AP source says — 5:33 PM ET Jalen Brunson has undergone left wrist surgery and is expected to be back on the court when the New York Knicks begin defense of their NBA title, a person with knowledge of the details said Tuesday.…

Kentucky Basketball could play West Virginia on Black Friday, per report — 5:33 PM ET Kentucky could play the defending College Basketball Crown champions next season in Nashville.

ISCO Championship 2026: Round 2 tee times, groupings and how to watch — 5:33 PM ET Round 2 of the ISCO Championship begins Friday, July 10 at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville Kentucky.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Jabari Parker motivated me so much to be better — 5:32 PM ET Giannis Antetokounmpo: Jabari Parker motivated me so much to be better

He was my favorite player growing up, I looked up to … — 5:32 PM ET He was my favorite player growing up, I looked up to …

Besides waiting for LeBron James, the Heat continues … — 5:32 PM ET Besides waiting for LeBron James, the Heat continues …

Real Madrid and Alex Len have officially agreed to … — 5:32 PM ET Real Madrid and Alex Len have officially agreed to …

Jaguars Get Another “F” Grade for Their Offseason — 5:32 PM ET Critics blast Jacksonville’s lackluster free agency and questionable draft reaches, warning that a net loss of talent could derail their AFC South title defense despite a dominant 13-4 season.

Italy’s Flavio Cobolli reaches quarterfinals at Wimbledon to continue ascent — 5:32 PM ET Italian Flavio Cobolli reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, defeating Australia’s Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (4), 6-3 on Monday in London. Cobolli, the No. 9 seed, is in…

Tigers' Wenceel Perez resumes his rehab work at Comerica Park — 5:31 PM ET Reliever Will Vest stayed back in Dallas and is scheduled to consult with specialist Dr. Keith Meister on his swollen elbow.

Stephen Tsai: Hawaii has many goals as it joins MWC full-time — 5:31 PM ET During a church sermon, the parishioners were asked to create a pie chart of their life on a paper plate. Past accomplishments were written in the slices. For the final slice, they wrote their remain…

Volleyball team from Hawaii wins division at AAU event — 5:31 PM ET Pilipa‘a 16s of Hawaii beat MOD B16 Black of Illinois 25-20, 25-17 on Monday to complete a 10-1 championship run through the 16 Elite division at the 53rd AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships…

Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt — 5:30 PM ET Argentina fans erupted in celebration after the defending champions came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Switzerland vs. Colombia live score, result, highlights from 2026 World Cup knockout game — 5:30 PM ET The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Switzerland vs. Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow for complete results from the Round of 16 match in Vancouver.

Chris Gotterup says how he feels about having to play with Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open — 5:30 PM ET Chris Gotterup has expressed his excitement about being drawn alongside Rory McIlroy for the opening two rounds of the Scottish Open, with Robert MacIntyre completing the group. Gotterup is gearing u…

Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes in the works for Noche UFC 4 — 5:30 PM ET Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes meet in key heavyweight clash

How to live stream Braves vs Pirates: MLB, Skenes, TV channel — 5:30 PM ET The Atlanta Braves visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at PNC Park, with Paul Skenes set to headline the matchup on the mound. How to Watch Braves vs Pirates Skenes gets the ball for Pittsb…

The fury and heartbreak of Egypt's stunning World Cup collapse — 5:33 PM ET BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

What must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist? — 5:15 PM ET Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.

Rogers is Arsenal's main target - Wednesday's gossip — 4:58 PM ET Arsenal make Morgan Rogers their main target, Liverpool interested in Mexico teenager and Everton eye England defender Spence.

England enjoy stunning victory as India fall to record T20 defeat — 4:51 PM ET England take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in their five-match series by crushing India in the third T20 at Trent Bridge, bowling them out for 76 to secure a 125-run win.

GB's Patten reaches Wimbledon doubles semi-finals — 4:38 PM ET Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara complete another comeback victory to reach the Wimbledon men's doubles semi-finals.

Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career — 4:28 PM ET Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

'To me! To you!' - England's comical fielding error — 4:27 PM ET Sam Curran and Jos Buttler watch the ball drop between them after a comical fielding mix-up during England's victory over India in the third T20.

Hooper extends Exeter contract before Australia return — 4:27 PM ET Australia flanker Tom Hooper extends his contract at Exeter by a further season before agreeing to return to Super Rugby.

'They've been hammered' - Rashid wicket inflicts record loss on India — 4:11 PM ET Adil Rashid picks up the final wicket of Varun Chakravarthy at Trent Bridge as England inflict India's heaviest T20 defeat, with the tourists bowled out for 76 to lose by 125 runs.

How close is that? - Buttler removes Varma with fingertip stumping — 4:02 PM ET England's Jos Buttler stumps India's Tilak Varma but only just, after managing to hang on to the ball for just enough time to hit the stumps before dropping it, with the wicket delighting the home cr…

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics — 3:54 PM ET Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India — 3:45 PM ET England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India — 3:45 PM ET England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney — 3:23 PM ET Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed — 3:13 PM ET Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt — 3:13 PM ET Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

'That's bragging rights for Jofra' - Archer removes Sooryavanshi — 3:12 PM ET England's Jofra Archer picks up the big wicket of his IPL team-mate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for just 13, as India lose a second early wicket at Trent Bridge.

'Hogwarts stuff' - best shots from day nine at Wimbledon — 3:07 PM ET Enjoy the best shots from day nine of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Coco Gauff and Great Britain's Alfie Hewitt.

WWE SummerSlam 2026 matches, date, card, rumors and location for epic two-night event in Minnesota — 5:40 PM ET SummerSlam takes place in Minneapolis on Aug. 1 and 2

Why the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown, and why they could actually be better for it — 5:37 PM ET The nerd-number Brown discourse is out of control, but Boston might be better off in the long term after the shocking deal

NBA rumors: Lakers 'most active' in Jonathan Kuminga talks, pitching him on 'likely starting role' — 5:05 PM ET Kuminga's market is light, but he could be in for a major role if he lands in Los Angeles

2026 NHL free agent tracker: Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky, Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals — 4:47 PM ET Where will the NHL's top free agents land in free agency?

HQ PM Newsletter 7/7/2026 — 4:13 PM ET What to watch Tuesday: Yankees-Rays, Paige Bueckers vs. Liberty

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Yankees vs. Rays, Liberty vs. Wings and more on Tuesday — 4:10 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

France vs. Morocco odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup quarterfinal picks from expert on 18-7 roll — 4:09 PM ET SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his picks for Morocco vs. France in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals on Thursday

Geno Auriemma says fouls on Caitlin Clark are 'not a referendum on America' and condemns 'delusional' fans — 4:08 PM ET The UConn coach says it is normal for top draft picks to get fouled hard

2026 Scottish Open odds, picks, date: Surprising predictions by golf model that's nailed 17 majors — 4:01 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the Genesis Scottish Open 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising golf picks

Konnor Griffin could miss up to 10 weeks: What injury means for Rookie of the Year race, Pirates playoff odds — 3:54 PM ET The surprising Pirates are just three games out of the third wild-card spot in the National League

When will LeBron James pick a new team? Why his free agency could last until mid-July — 3:14 PM ET The 41-year-old James won't be in a rush to select his next team

Switzerland v Colombia: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live — 5:46 PM ET ⚽️ Kick-off time: 1pm local/4pm EDT//9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Billy“I like coffee. I like chocolate. I like knockout football. I’ve come to the right place,…

All the presidents’ meddling: the Balogun scandal shows how Fifa can break football | Barney Ronay — 4:45 PM ET The suspension of the USA striker’s red card after Trump’s intervention has shown what Gianni Infantino’s organisation is trying to turn the sport into: scripted entertainmentFrites 4 Cheats 1. Tinti…

England defy the odds as careless India crash to record T20 defeat — 4:37 PM ET England 201-7, India 76 all out: England won by 125 runsArcher and Tongue to the fore in defence of modest totalIndia tried to make hay, and succeeded in making history. They have never lost a T20 li…

Maddy Cusack and players were let down by Sheffield United, inquest told — 3:03 PM ET Former general manager says players ‘deserved better’Coach Morgan says he did not raise concerns with HRSheffield United let Maddy Cusack down and the women’s team’s transition from part-time to full…

What Sky Is Really Buying in the ITV Deal — 5:56 PM ET The blockbuster deal separates two things that made ITV unusually powerful — its network and its studio — and raises uncomfortable questions about the future of British television.

‘Real Housewives’ Star Annemarie Wiley Files for Divorce From Marcellus Wiley, Alleges Pattern of Abuse — 5:42 PM ET The reality star's court filing follows her ex-NFL husband's July 4 arrest and comes amid separate sexual assault allegations against him from multiple other women.

Jennifer Beals Among Four Additions to ‘NCIS: New York’ at CBS — 5:40 PM ET Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper and Devin Druid have also joined the cast of the first-year series.

‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Cast Revealed: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Alum, Rocket Scientist, MMA Fighter and More — 5:36 PM ET The reality competition series, which also includes a pickleball coach and jumbotron engineer among its players, premieres July 9 on CBS.

Taylor Swift Fans Eagerly Await First Look at Her Wedding Dress — 4:58 PM ET As details trickle out, the image of the bride’s Dior ensemble remains under wraps.

Karlovy Vary Unveils KVIFF Promises Winners, Including Ukraine Film Project ‘Reminiscence’ — 4:40 PM ET 'Selamlik’ and ‘They Bloom at Dawn’ are among other works-in-progress winning prizes.

Don’t Call Annette Bening’s Character the ‘Dutton Ranch’ Villain — Even After That Finale — 4:35 PM ET The actress jumped into the 'Yellowstone'-verse because she saw the potential to make something juicy with high stakes, which is what the sequel series accomplished after its first season.

World Cup Sets Another Ratings Record in U.S. Loss to Belgium — 3:44 PM ET Fox's telecast drew 30 million viewers Monday night, according to early Nielsen numbers.

Rachel Zegler Thriller ‘NDA’ Lands Distribution From Bleecker Street — 3:35 PM ET Penn Badgley and Amy Ryan also star in the film that marks the feature directorial debut for Audrey Ellis Fox.

‘Backrooms’ Passes $350M Globally as It Sets A24 Records in Multiple Countries — 3:26 PM ET It stands as the top film for the indie studio in China, France and Taiwan.

‘NCIS: New York’ Casts Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, Devin Druid — 5:21 PM ET “NCIS: New York,” the upcoming newest entry in the CBS franchise, has added four new cast members. Variety has confirmed that Jennifer Beals (“The L Word,” “Devil in a Blue Dress”), Jacqueline Byers…

Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’s’ Modern English Dialogue ‘Was a No-Brainer’ Even If ‘It Might Bite Me on the Ass’ and ‘I Was Maybe Being Naïve’ — 4:38 PM ET Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic, which dates back to around the 8th or 7th century BC. As a result, some moviegoers were surprised when the film’s various tra…

How ‘RuneScape’ Studio Is Prepping a 25-Year-Old PC Franchise for Its First-Ever Console Release, Including Crossplay — 4:13 PM ET The release of the latest chapter in the “RuneScape” franchise is fast approaching with the September launch of “Dragonwilds,” which will mark a turning point for the beloved PC franchise. Currently…

Sky Yang Signs With Range Media Partners (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:00 PM ET Range Media Partners has signed Sky Yang for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Yang continues to be repped by Independent Talent Group, Jackoway Austen Tyerman, and Pippa Being. Yang i…

Craig Kilborn Sets Directorial Debut ‘The Life Golden’ Starring Lauren German and Tom Byrne (EXCLUSIVE) — 3:25 PM ET Former late night host Craig Kilborn has set his directorial debut, “The Life Golden,” starring Lauren German (“Lucifer”) and Tom Byrne (“The Crown”), Variety has exclusively learned. In an official…

Rachel Zegler-Led Psychological Thriller ‘NDA’ Acquired by Bleecker Street — 3:15 PM ET Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. rights to the psychological thriller, “NDA,” starring Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story,” “Evita”), Penn Badgley (“You”) and Academy Award nominee…

‘Enola Holmes 3’ Debuts With 20.7 Million Views in Five Days — 3:03 PM ET Millie Bobby Brown’s Netflix film franchise “Enola Holmes” returned with its third installment on July 1. The new movie debuted with 20.7 million views in five days. With that total, “Enola Holmes 3”…

Penelope Keith, Effortlessly Posh Star of British Sitcoms, Dies at 86 — 5:42 PM ET A veteran stage actress, she starred in two of Britain’s most beloved TV comedies of the 1970s, “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born.”

Louise Lasser, Star of TV’s ‘Mary Hartman,’ Is Dead at 87 — 4:49 PM ET She began her screen career in Woody Allen movies (he was also her husband), but she was best known for her portrayal of the Ohio housewife in the pigtails and puffed sleeves.

Madonna’s Retro Reverie and 5 More New Songs You Should Hear — 3:40 PM ET Listen to new music from the queen of pop reinvention, Billy Strings, Ciara and more.

Hachette Book Group Employees Vote to Unionize — 3:14 PM ET Workers at a major publishing house have established what organizers are calling the largest union in trade book publishing history.

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