⚡ News Roundup: 229 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jul 16)

‘Today’ Anchor Craig Melvin Chases Intruder From 30 Rock as Show Airs — New York Times, 5:57 PM ET The incident did not result in any injuries, the police said.

Wildfire Smoke Shrouds Cities and Smothers Residents — New York Times, 5:56 PM ET The air was hazardous, and skylines at times seemed nearly erased. The smoke will linger before finally letting up.

Canada’s Forests Will Burn and Burn — The Atlantic, 5:55 PM ET Once a wildfire starts, it can spread to an area too massive to control.

Netflix stock falls as earnings forecast disappoints, company says it will give fewer engagement updates — CNBC, 5:53 PM ET The streaming giant said it would cut back on the frequency of its "What We Watched" reports, which provide a picture of engagement.

CBS Sports reveals how hot Bill Belichick's seat is in 2026 — Yahoo Sports, 5:52 PM ET Just how hot is Bill Belichick's seat ahead of the 2026 season? CBS Sports reveals where he stands.

Giannis Antetokounmpo finds inspiration in Lionel Messi | D'Angelo — Yahoo Sports, 5:52 PM ET The man considered the greatest athlete ever to come out of Greece would like to emulate his counterpart from Argentina.

5 takeaways from Vance's 3-hour Joe Rogan interview — The Hill, 5:48 PM ET Vice President Vance on Wednesday sat with podcaster Joe Rogan for a sweeping, nearly three-hourlong interview that touched on a number of political topics. The interview marked the vice president's…

‘Today’ Anchor Craig Melvin Chases Intruder From 30 Rock as Show Airs — 5:57 PM ET The incident did not result in any injuries, the police said.

Wildfire Smoke Shrouds Cities and Smothers Residents — 5:56 PM ET The air was hazardous, and skylines at times seemed nearly erased. The smoke will linger before finally letting up.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz — 5:50 PM ET U.S. forces launched new attacks on Thursday afternoon. But both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.

Gay-Themed Mediterranean Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Then Egypt — 5:49 PM ET In both Muslim-majority countries, official hostility to gay people has increased in recent years. But the same cruise had visited before without problems.

How Todd Blanche Made the Justice Dept. Less Independent — 5:46 PM ET Our Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett describes how Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer and current nominee for attorney general, has helped Mr. Trump gain more control ov…

Ken Paxton and James Talarico Agree to Debate in U.S. Senate Race — 5:45 PM ET Ken Paxton, a Republican, has not debated in more than a decade. A showdown with James Talarico, a Democrat, could be a key moment in the hard-fought race.

Paul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash — 5:43 PM ET Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had at least eight traffic violations in one 13-year period before his crash this year, according to court records.

Trump has a speech tonight, but some TV networks haven’t said if they’ll air it. — 5:40 PM ET

Manhattan Building’s Buckled Columns Probably Lacked Required Reinforcements — 5:37 PM ET Drawings obtained by The New York Times show the columns called for additional steel plates, but engineers reviewing site photos said they appeared to be missing.

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Seeking Asylum Is Arrested by ICE — 5:25 PM ET Shaoping Wu was working as a contract delivery driver for Amazon when he was pulled over in Pennsylvania. He had championed personal and religious freedom for Chinese citizens.

One Dead and Scores Rescued as Flooding Engulfs Central Texas — 5:24 PM ET Flooding from relentless rain, which Gov. Greg Abbott said was likely to break records, left a trail of damage in many communities in the Hill Country region.

Here’s the latest. — 5:21 PM ET

The Sunset Strip Becomes a Gushing River After a Water Main Break — 5:16 PM ET The deluge was so strong that one person was briefly swept away and underground garages were flooded.

Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Erodes Further as Oil Prices Rise — 5:09 PM ET Very few ships passed through the waterway on the first full day of the U.S. naval blockade of Iran.

Tourist Helicopter Struck Geese Before Crashing in Hudson River, Documents Show — 5:04 PM ET Officials discovered remains from at least two birds on the helicopter’s rotor blades, according to documents released by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Lionel Messi Is Walking Into History — 5:00 PM ET Messi doesn’t walk because he’s left the game. He walks in order to enter it.

Delightful World Cup Stories — 4:53 PM ET Not all the best moments from the tournament were on the pitch. We revisit some of our favorites ahead of Sunday’s final.

As Argentina Holds Up Falklands Banner on Defeating England, Here’s What to Know About the War — 4:43 PM ET Argentina and Britain fought a bloody war over the Falkland Islands in 1982. Decades later, the dispute suffuses matches between England and Argentina.

Why Does Wildfire Smoke Turn the Sky Orange? — 4:38 PM ET It’s about how light scatters in our atmosphere.

Here’s Where the U.S. and Iran Have Launched Attacks as the War Escalates — 4:38 PM ET The U.S. military has appeared to widen its targets in Iran, while Iran has fired at bases belonging to American allies in the Middle East.

On the War Against Iran, the Pentagon Has Said Little — 4:33 PM ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has spoken about a range of issues in recent days — from testosterone to leak investigations — but he has said little about the war.

Meet Earth’s Newest Monkey. (And Check Out Its Orange Lips.) — 4:23 PM ET It is only the fifth new African monkey identified as a new species in the past 75 years.

Netflix Revenue Grows 13% to $12.6 Billion — 4:17 PM ET The company’s second-quarter earnings were largely in line with Wall Street’s expectations.

Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet — 4:17 PM ET It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.

War Risk for Businesses Will Mean Higher Prices No Matter What Happens — 4:11 PM ET Doing business in a more dangerous and unpredictable world will cost more, pushing up the price of everything from food to electronics.

Houston ICE Shooting: Lawyer Says Bags Held Salt, Not Drugs — 4:10 PM ET Federal investigators said a “crystal-like” substance in the bags looked like methamphetamine. A lawyer for the victim’s brother said it was salt.

Orphanage Fire Kills Eleven in Algeria — 4:03 PM ET The fire on Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and injured a dozen, the authorities said.

Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View. — 4:02 PM ET From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.

What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister — 3:54 PM ET Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.

Burning Houses to Save Houses — 3:35 PM ET We visited researchers seeking ways to make homes safer. They set a lot of fires.

Warnock and Ossoff, Georgia’s Senators, Ridicule Trump’s Election Fraud Claims — 3:31 PM ET Senators in both parties say the state’s 2020 Senate election is a long-settled issue.

Settlement Reached in Ugly Fight Over Elections in Maricopa County — 3:11 PM ET A Trump ally will receive funding for a new information technology system while retaining control of voter registration and early voting.

National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science — 3:05 PM ET Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.

Ken Paxton Bought 3 Utah Condos, Adding to a $9 Million Real Estate Portfolio — 3:04 PM ET The Texas attorney general and his trusts now hold at least 15 properties worth about $9 million.

Australia news live: father of Holly Morton-Bowles ‘devastated’ ahead of expected charges over Laos methanol poisoning — 5:46 PM ET Melbourne travellers Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19, were fatally poisoned while backpacking in 2024. Follow today’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSpik…

Leavitt defends Trump’s fixation on lost 2020 election ahead of president’s primetime address – live — 5:46 PM ET White House press secretary returns to briefing room to defend president amid reporting that his 9pm address will be about US electionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe average price of diese…

US Soccer coy on Mauricio Pochettino and future of sporting director position — 5:19 PM ET Batson says US federation will ‘take a break’Pochettino’s future remains unresolvedSporting director role unfilled after Crocker exitThe US men’s national team leaves the World Cup with some consider…

Bryson DeChambeau takes subtle swipe at Nick Faldo as Jackson Suber sets Open pace — 5:15 PM ET American responds to six-time major winner’s jibeSurprise name at top of leaderboardFrom no clue and no strategy to no explanation. Who or what is eating Bryson DeChambeau? Maybe the coming days will…

Kalshi to offer betting on drug trial results and FDA regulatory decisions — 5:11 PM ET Move comes as prediction platforms rapidly gain popularity and offer opportunities to bet on virtually anythingKalshi is expanding its wagers to include bets on drug trial results, an expansion into…

‘Enemies of civilization’: top Trump officials launch sweeping attack on left — 5:09 PM ET Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller took aim at only leftwing activism at meeting of 66 nations against political violenceTop Trump officials on Thursday hosted a gathering of 66 nations to discuss the su…

Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader — 5:07 PM ET Burnham, who is set to take the job on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growthAndy Burnham will pledge he has the “courage to fix the big things that politics has n…

White House teleprompter operator put on leave over alleged bets on Trump speeches — 5:04 PM ET Karoline Leavitt calls apparent bets on Kalshi prediction platform ‘deeply unfortunate and frankly a disgrace’Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator has been placed on administrative leave, th…

Remains of LA millionaire missing since 1981 identified after more than 40 years — 4:59 PM ET After Thelma Gaston disappeared, her companion was convicted of second-degree murderAuthorities in southern California announced this week that, after more than 40 years, they had identified the rema…

Arsène Wenger: US soccer development will depend on ‘consistency’ and ‘education’ — 4:56 PM ET Former Arsenal boss calls out US pay-to-play modelWenger says academy setups are vital for growthArsène Wenger, Fifa’s head of global football development, has said that while the US faced numerous s…

Drugmaker Merck announces approval of new cholesterol-fighting drug — 4:45 PM ET Lipfendra can be taken in conjunction with or an alternative to statins, the most prescribed medication in the USSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The drug giant Merck on Thursday ann…

The Open 2026: Rory McIlroy makes slow start, Suber takes early lead at Birkdale – as it happened — 4:14 PM ET Hole-by-hole updates from the first-round action at Royal Birkdale, with Rory McIlroy finding it hard goingBob Mac aside, it’s still a wee while until some of the more fancied stars take to the cours…

At least one dead as life-threatening flash floods and storms hit central Texas — 4:12 PM ET Flash flood emergencies were issued on Thursday for parts of Kerr and Uvalde counties and Texas Hill CountrySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email At least one person has died during rescu…

Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination — 3:50 PM ET Liz Oyer tells of how she refused to ‘rubber-stamp a political favor’ in gun rights case involving Trump ally Mel GibsonUS politics live – latest updatesLiz Oyer, a former pardon attorney, condemned…

John Fetterman says he would leave Democrats if they became ‘anti-Israel’ — 3:03 PM ET His comments come after 103 House Democrats backed an unsuccessful bid to halt billions in military aid to IsraelIsrael’s support among Democrats is starting to buckleSenator John Fetterman said he w…

Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates 100-year anniversary — 5:28 PM ET The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.

FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal — 5:23 PM ET FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.

US mounts sixth straight night of attacks as Iran warns of wider war — 5:02 PM ET Iranian media reports airport, bridge and communications tower targeted.

Donald Trump live: US president to deliver primetime address on elections — 4:59 PM ET Critics fear Trump may use his podium to spread spread doubt about election integrity before the 2026 midterms.

The hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isn’t Iran — 4:40 PM ET Washington's spoiler problem sits inside its own alliance, and the spoiler playbook was never written for friends.

Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank — 4:37 PM ET More than 30 people reportedly arrested across the occupied territory, as Israel intensifies its siege.

Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment — 4:30 PM ET Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff — 4:25 PM ET Footage shows smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouding the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday’s World Cup.

How Syria is redefining ties with Russia — 4:21 PM ET After Bashar al-Assad's fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.

Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah — 4:03 PM ET Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.

Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case — 3:57 PM ET The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister's killing.

How serious is Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea? — 3:44 PM ET After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC warns it could next target Bab al-Mandeb.

Iraq says $19M found in hideouts linked to ex-oil minister — 3:19 PM ET Iraqi authorities say they seized the equivalent of $19 million in cash and several kilograms of gold jewelry

Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free — 3:05 PM ET Uganda ⁠⁠discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has 'expanded faster than any previous outbreak' in DRC.

Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes — 5:44 PM ET The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row.

Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader — 5:44 PM ET In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.

New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final — 5:29 PM ET Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.

England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party — 5:09 PM ET England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup celebrations should Argentina's football team beat Spain in Sunday's final.

Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91 — 4:24 PM ET Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.

Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91 — 4:24 PM ET Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.

Brown leads English contingent at The Open as McIlroy struggles — 4:24 PM ET When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the UK's top golfers to take centre stage at the Open - led by the colourful Dan Brown.

Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series — 4:17 PM ET An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.

Hundreds of Canada wildfires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke spreads south — 3:58 PM ET Smoke from more than 800 blazes has affected cities from Toronto to New York, as well as the US Midwest.

Some England players disappointed at tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA — 3:54 PM ET BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.

Some England players disappointed at tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA — 3:54 PM ET BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.

Netflix stock falls as earnings forecast disappoints, company says it will give fewer engagement updates — 5:53 PM ET The streaming giant said it would cut back on the frequency of its "What We Watched" reports, which provide a picture of engagement.

AG pick Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after 2 GOP senators hedge on nomination — 4:34 PM ET Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., wants Todd Blanche to meet with victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before committing his support for the nomination.

Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100K bonus is ending soon: 4 reasons to apply now — 4:15 PM ET Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100K bonus is ending soon: Here's how the 100,000 points could be worth roughly $2,000 in travel.

Here's why the housing market is hurting so much this summer — 4:06 PM ET Mortgage rates are high, home prices at record levels, and consumers stressed — all contributing to a drop in existing home sales and builder sentiment.

Trump suspends teleprompter operator over Kalshi bets allegations, White House says — 4:04 PM ET Kalshi retained most of the profits, which were more than $90,000, from the trades made on public statements by President Trump.

How Morgan Stanley is positioning its income portfolio right now — 3:53 PM ET Investors seeking income should diversify beyond the traditional 60/40, according to Morgan Stanley. Here is how its portfolio breaks down.

The best energy stocks right now as two major conflicts keep oil prices elevated — 3:49 PM ET What Brian Sullivan is hearing from energy insiders.

Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports — 3:13 PM ET Oil producers are building or contemplating new pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but this infrastructure is still vulnerable, analysts said.

Alphabet shares fall on report its most powerful AI model Gemini 3.5 Pro is delayed — 3:07 PM ET Alphabet announced the Gemini 3.5 Pro AI in May, saying it was being used internally but wouldn't be ready for a broader rollout until the following month.

T-Mobile bungled forced plan migration, canceling some users' free lines — 4:52 PM ET T-Mobile to restore free lines lost during plan migration, but price hikes remain.

It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android — 4:41 PM ET Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.

xAI can’t deny Grok makes CSAM anymore. So it’s suing users. — 4:26 PM ET Elon Musk's xAI files first lawsuit against Grok user accused of making child sex images.

Fear of humanoid robots spurs human workers to strike at Hyundai auto factory — 4:09 PM ET Hyundai aims to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots starting with US factories in 2028.

Trump teleprompter aide made $100,000 betting on what Trump would say, reports say — 3:55 PM ET If only someone could have predicted it.

2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in: Big battery means daily drives are all-electric — 3:46 PM ET Toyota's everyday small SUV should rarely require trips to the gas station.

Now, even Russia's most elite hackers are using Clickfix to infect devices — 3:28 PM ET The social-engineering technique has primarily been a tool of financially motivated criminals.

Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." — 3:18 PM ET Creator says he will "very loudly ignore" those arguing for a ban on AI tools.

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave over alleged Kalshi bets on Trump speeches — 4:21 PM ET President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi, t…

PolitiFact: Live fact-checking Trump's address from the White House — 4:15 PM ET Our partners at PolitiFact are providing live fact-checking of the president's July 16 address from the White House.

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now? — 4:09 PM ET It's an idea whose time, as it were, may have come — again.

WATCH LIVE: Trump to address nation from White House — 4:07 PM ET President Donald Trump is expected to deliver an address Thursday from the White House.

WATCH: Rubio speaks at conference on political terrorism — 3:58 PM ET Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls "left wing" political terrorism…

Canada’s Forests Will Burn and Burn — 5:55 PM ET Once a wildfire starts, it can spread to an area too massive to control.

J. D. Vance Wants Someone to Find Out What the Government Is Doing — 5:15 PM ET The vice president has been replaced with a guy who’s just asking questions.

The Lessons About Ebola the U.S. Wants to Forget — 3:45 PM ET The world’s capacity to control the disease has improved in the past decade, but only because of dedicated investment and coordination.

The Truth About AI’s Water Use — 3:01 PM ET It’s complicated—and it might not matter that much.

Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’ — 5:30 PM ET Get ready for more AI characters in Fortnite. Developer Epic Games is going to let Fortnite creators publish experiences featuring characters with AI-powered voices starting on July 30th, and ahead o…

Samsung’s 55-inch Frame art TV is $200 cheaper than usual — 4:47 PM ET Samsung’s Frame is different from your average 4K TV. Its biggest selling point involves what it does when you aren’t actively using it. It can display art, turning your living room into a gallery. T…

Netflix says around 300 titles used generative AI — 4:29 PM ET Netflix says roughly 300 titles on its platform used generative AI, most of which occurred in post-production. The streaming service revealed the news in its second-quarter earnings report released o…

Why are people buying so many CDs? — 3:55 PM ET CD sales are apparently going up, reportedly thanks to fans realizing they're an affordable way to support their favorite artists. According to a new report from research firm Luminate, 16.3 million…

White House says ICE traffic stops will continue after deadly shootings — 5:31 PM ET The comments came following widespread reports earlier in the week that those stops would be put on pause after two immigrants were fatally shot by ICE agents in early July.

Flood sirens blare in southcentral Texas as rivers reach perilous heights — 5:30 PM ET Flood sirens blared early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet in three hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The storm could bring even more rainfall than last…

After years of false claims on voting, Trump to give an address on election integrity — 4:50 PM ET President Trump, who for years has sowed doubt about the security of American elections, is scheduled to give a primetime address Thursday night about election integrity. Trump has long contended, wi…

Coca-Cola suspended production at its Fairlife dairy after a ransomware attack — 5:22 PM ET Coca Cola said dairy production at its Fairlife unit will "remain suspended" in the United States following a hack.

Founders Fund hires former OpenAI exec Ryan Beiermeister (and not because of her ‘Mafia’ skills) — 4:07 PM ET Ryan Beiermeister, who demonstrated cool analysis in the Founders Fund YouTube series "Mafia," has joined the firm as a partner.

5 takeaways from Vance's 3-hour Joe Rogan interview — 5:48 PM ET Vice President Vance on Wednesday sat with podcaster Joe Rogan for a sweeping, nearly three-hourlong interview that touched on a number of political topics. The interview marked the vice president's…

Railroad, airline labor mediator fired by Trump drops legal fight — 5:33 PM ET The Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision expanding President Trump’s firing power has reached another agency: one that works out labor disputes in the airline and railroad industries. Deirdre Hamilto…

Nicki Minaj defends Trump adviser in feud with House Republican — 5:29 PM ET Rapper Nicki Minaj took to social media to defend her friend Alex Bruesewitz, a top outside adviser to President Trump, after Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) reportedly pushed for the president to cut ties…

State Department considering $100,000 bonds on green card applicants — 5:24 PM ET The Trump administration is considering adding a $100,000 bond to green card applications for those seeking lawful permanent residence in the U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the…

GOP senator to introduce bill to sanction Canada over wildfire smoke — 5:16 PM ET Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), a close Trump ally, announced Thursday that he will introduce legislation to sanction Canada and Canadian officials over the huge wildfires that have poured smoke and haz…

More Pennsylvania voters in new poll say they are worse off financially than a year ago — 5:06 PM ET More Pennsylvania voters are saying in a new poll they are worse off financially in comparison to the previous year than a few months ago, findings in a key swing state carried by President Trump in…

Senate Republicans block Dem attempt to end AI prior authorization in Medicare — 4:51 PM ET Senate Republicans blocked an attempt by Democrats on Thursday to stop a Trump administration pilot program for Medicare that uses artificial intelligence to approve or deny physician-ordered care. T…

Anthropic CEO gave $1M to AI safety super PAC — 4:47 PM ET Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gave $1 million to Public First, a super PAC backing candidates who support stronger guardrails on AI, according to a campaign finance filing Wednesday. He was joined by se…

Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum — 4:35 PM ET Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet Thursday afternoon with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, following pressure from lawmakers during hearings on Capitol Hill…

Thune tees up bill to provide assistance to Ukraine, sanction Russia — 4:35 PM ET Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Thursday took procedural steps to place on the Senate calendar House-passed legislation to provide $1.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine and ex…

Trump exempts 20 more polluting plants from clean air regulation — 4:34 PM ET President Trump announced this week that he was exempting 20 more polluting facilities from Biden-era regulations, drawing condemnation from environmental advocates. Trump signed a proclamation exemp…

Tesla driver in fatal Texas crash overrode driver assistance system: NTSB — 3:54 PM ET A Tesla driver in a fatal Texas crash overrode the car’s driver assistance system, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Wednesday. The NTSB said in its preliminary findings that in mi…

GOP fears Trump speech could boomerang if focused on 2020 election — 3:53 PM ET Some House and Senate Republicans aren’t enthused over the potential that President Trump will rehash the 2020 election in a primetime speech Thursday night. Trump is scheduled to deliver an address…

2 men plead not guilty in alleged White House UFC attack plot — 3:52 PM ET Two of the eight men formally indicted in connection to the White House UFC attack plot pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Thursday in an Ohio courtroom. Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio; an…

House plans packed week of stopgap funding, reconciliation 3.0, stock trading ban — 3:36 PM ET House Republican leaders are eyeing votes on a number of big measures, including a GOP-only budget reconciliation bill and a stock trading ban next week, the last week in session before the chamber i…

White House teleprompter operator placed on leave after betting on Trump speeches — 4:25 PM ET A White House teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid leave after his online prediction market activity, which showed he was placing wagers related to President Donald Trump’s public remarks,…

These battleground Senate candidates raised the most money — 3:36 PM ET Democratic candidates are raising more money than Republicans in key Senate races, and Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) has the most money at his disposal at $42 million.

CBS Sports reveals how hot Bill Belichick's seat is in 2026 — 5:52 PM ET Just how hot is Bill Belichick's seat ahead of the 2026 season? CBS Sports reveals where he stands.

Giannis Antetokounmpo finds inspiration in Lionel Messi | D'Angelo — 5:52 PM ET The man considered the greatest athlete ever to come out of Greece would like to emulate his counterpart from Argentina.

England learning on the job in ODIs - Root — 5:51 PM ET England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.

Wakefield go second with gritty win over Bradford — 5:49 PM ET Wakefield Trinity move into second place in the Super League table but not before surviving a scare against tenacious Bradford Bulls.

Illinois extends athletic director Josh Whitman’s contract through 2036 — 5:47 PM ET Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 after the university’s board of trustees approved a new deal Thursday. Under the new terms, Whitman will receive a b…

Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: CB Jaden Davis — 5:45 PM ET We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about CB Jaden Davis.

The Year 2 bar for Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway — 5:45 PM ET Making most of his limited snaps as a rookie, expect the late-round pick to make run at bigger role this season

Will any discipline happen from Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo altercation? — 5:42 PM ET A week after Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo hit Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro, the NBA made a ruling on the altercation.

Will any discipline happen from Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo altercation? — 5:42 PM ET A week after Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo hit Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro, the NBA made a ruling on the altercation.

LeBron James details what is important to him in free agency decision — 5:41 PM ET “It’s not just about the team."

Ranking 2026 Chicago Bears position groups from best to worst — 5:40 PM ET Which Bears position groups are the best going into training camp? We're ranking them all from best to worst.

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney says ‘we have everything we need’ at ACC Kickoff — 5:40 PM ET Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talked about expectations and desired results at ACC Kickoff.

Liverpool lead Arsenal in Bradley Barcola transfer race — 5:40 PM ET Liverpool are leading Arsenal in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.Arsenal have been linked with Barcola as an alternative to Aston Vill…

Ole Miss starts Trinidad Chambliss, Kewan Lacy Heisman campaigns with free offer for fans — 5:39 PM ET Ole Miss launched Heisman Trophy campaign for QB Trinidad Chambliss and RB Kewan Lacy with a free merchandise offer for Rebels fans

📋 Missed this? Botafogo and Santos named for BR clash — 5:39 PM ET It’s Thursday (16), the day the 2026 Brasileirão resumes for Botafogo and Santos.They will face each other starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).Nilton Santos will be the stage for the clash in th...

How the current crop of Rebels has shaped Las Vegas football for years to come — 5:37 PM ET For the longest time, the UNLV Rebels were widely considered an afterthought in the landscape of college football.

Drake Maye already 'building some chemistry' with A.J. Brown, QB says — 5:37 PM ET Chemistry was a talking point last season for A.J. Brown with the Eagles. The Patriots WR is already building some with his new QB Drake Maye.

ESPN's earth-shattering price tag for Drake Maye in hypothetical trade — 5:37 PM ET Drake Maye isn't on the trade block, but if he were, what would it cost another team to trade for the Patriots' 2025 MVP runner-up?

Team Penske, Reuss make White House pit stop for Freedom 250 race — 5:37 PM ET IndyCar is celebrating America's 250th with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event. President Trump hosted Penske, Reuss and drivers to preview the 170-mph event.

Two-time Daytona 500 winner Sterling Marlin has highway renamed in his honor — 5:37 PM ET Two-time Daytona 500 winner Sterling Marlin had a portion of a Columbia highway named after him.

Two-time Daytona 500 winner Sterling Marlin has highway renamed in his honor — 5:37 PM ET Two-time Daytona 500 winner Sterling Marlin had a portion of a Columbia highway named after him.

‘Allowing Her To Jump the Line’ — Ex-NFL LB Backs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for Shutting Down Caitlin Clark’s Hype — 5:36 PM ET WNBA star Caitlin Clark had another poor shooting performance as the Indiana Fever slumped to an 88-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday. Clark, whose frustration with the officiating b…

Roma hold advantage over Borussia for Tresoldi — 5:35 PM ET Roma wants Brugge’s Tresoldi as Donyell Malen’s back-up.The Club Brugge striker is in the Giallorossi’s sights. But there’s also some serious competition. One team is Borussia Dortmund, althou...

Barcelona star Pedri leads all World Cup players in one stat — 5:35 PM ET Barcelona star Pedri sits ahead of all other players at this summer’s World Cup when it comes to one statistical category. Midfielder Pedri has of course found himself as the subject of rare critici.…

When is the next World Cup? Full info on the 2030 tournament — 5:34 PM ET As the 2026 World Cup ends, here's everything know about the next tournament in 2030, including who is hosting and more.

Jaguars roster preview: Where Jack Kiser fits in linebacker room — 5:34 PM ET With training camp off in the distance, we will be previewing each player on the Jaguars' 90-man roster. Up next is LB Jack Kiser.

World Cup 2026: FIFA to award first-ever championship rings to winner of Spain-Argentina — 5:33 PM ET FIFA is following a local tradition at the World Cup.

UConn's Alex Karaban posts breakout performance in NBA Summer League after slow start — 5:33 PM ET Karaban snapped an early Summer League shooting slump to score a team-high 21 points Wednesday.

Canadian wildfire forces postponement of Robert Lewandowski’s MLS debut against Thomas Müller — 5:33 PM ET Robert Lewandowski's highly anticipated MLS debut for the Chicago Fire against Thomas Müller's Vancouver Whitecaps has been postponed due to poor air conditions in Illinois

Nacua's ex-girlfriend almost harmed herself over Pivot host's comments — 5:33 PM ET Puka Nacua's ex almost ended her life over comments made about her and her baby.

Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: CB Elijah Culp — 5:33 PM ET We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about CB Elijah Culp.

10 of the best college football games through Labor Day — 5:33 PM ET The college football season begins Aug. 29. Here are 10 must-see games to watch through the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Lakers targeting elite 3-and-D player in addition to Jonathan Kuminga — 5:32 PM ET General manager Rob Pelinka has retooled the Lakers roster this summer, but it appears he’s looking to make two more moves before calling it complete. It’s common knowledge that the...

📋 BR-26 is back! Vitória and Vasco named for Barradão clash — 5:32 PM ET Were the fans missing it?Brasileirão 2026 returns on Thursday night (16) for Vitória and Vasco.The two sides face off from 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão. Matheus Delgado Candançan (SP) w...

St. Louis Blues sign Connor McMichael to a 6-year, $40.5 million contract — 5:31 PM ET Connor McMichael has signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues. General manager Alex Steen, who took over the job from Doug Armstrong on July 1, announced the deal Thursday.…

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst Explains the Real Reason the NBA Is Investigating Gary Trent Jr.’s $64 Million Bucks Contract — 5:31 PM ET Several NBA contracts have flown under the radar because they’re just seen as players getting what they’ve earned. But one contract in particular, Gary Trent Jr.

LeBron James motivated by ‘Rich Eisen Show’ hot take — 5:30 PM ET The Rich Eisen Show is not known for its hot takes, but LeBron James stumbled on one that he claims is giving him a little extra motivation. With his free agency decision looming, James appeared at F…

Robert MacIntyre showing discipline at The Open 2026, where 'it was very much just golf' — 5:30 PM ET The Oban man certainly enjoyed parrying and jousting with a menacing foe.

Indoor Football League Week 19 viewer's guide — 5:30 PM ET Here's what to watch in Week 19 of the Indoor Football League.

Bryson DeChambeau slammed for what he did after day one of The Open, ‘not in the spirit of the game’ — 5:30 PM ET Bryson DeChambeau has proved many of his critics wrong after day one of The Open. The two-time US Open winner was hurtling towards missing all four major cuts in a single season.

Roma eye Molina and Dodo as Celik replacements — 5:30 PM ET Celik’s departure effectively forces Roma to sign a right-back. It could be Strasbourg’s Moreira, who plays on the left, and in this case Wesley would return to his natural position. But according...

Mets' Clay Holmes 'inching closer' to rehab assignment — 5:29 PM ET Mets interim manager Andy Green gave a positive update on Clay Holmes, and said the right-hander is "inching closer" to a rehab assignment.

Colby Covington talks all things Kamaru Usman, Dricus du Plessis and UFC ahead of RAF 11 matchup vs. Arman Tsarukyan — 5:29 PM ET Colby Covington has his eyes on a big potential rematch in RAF if he gets through Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11.

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr takes center stage in New York City — 5:29 PM ET Notre Dame’s media blitz in New York City is underway and CJ Carr gets the spotlight right away.

What’s One Thing Every NL East Team Can Fix After All-Star Break? — 5:27 PM ET The National League East is emerging as one of the most competitive division races in Major League Baseball this year. Following a first half characterized by hot and cold streaks by multiple teams,…

Lewandowski MLS debut match postponed by air quality concern — 5:27 PM ET Polish star Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut was on hold Thursday after the match between the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps was postponed due to air quality issues caused by wild…

Brown leads English contingent at The Open as McIlroy struggles — 5:27 PM ET When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the UK's top golfers to take centre stage at the Open - led by the colourful Dan Brown.

Too many stupid mistakes - McIlroy on ragged start — 5:27 PM ET Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.

Chicago Fire postpone Robert Lewandowski's debut because of poor air quality — 5:26 PM ET Chicago's air quality was deemed "hazardous" because of smoke from Canadian wildfires, leading to the postponement of the MLS match.

‘We’ve Had Discussions’ – Heat’s Pat Riley Breaks Silence on LeBron James’ Free Agency Decision — 5:26 PM ET Pat Riley has stayed uncharacteristically quiet on the LeBron James speculation surrounding the Heat this offseason. That changed this week when he finally addressed the questions everyone had been a…

New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final — 5:29 PM ET Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.

Wakefield go second with gritty win over Bradford — 5:14 PM ET Wakefield Trinity move into second place in the Super League table but not before surviving a scare against tenacious Bradford Bulls.

England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party — 5:09 PM ET England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup celebrations should Argentina's football team beat Spain in Sunday's final.

Reliable Root steps up again as England beat India to level series — 4:59 PM ET Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff to level the three match series, with one match to play.

Too many stupid mistakes - McIlroy on ragged start — 4:47 PM ET Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.

'Too many stupid mistakes' - McIlroy on ragged Open start — 4:47 PM ET Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.

Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m — 4:42 PM ET A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.

No century, but plenty of class - Root leads England to victory — 4:26 PM ET Joe Root finishes on 99 not out as he guides England to a four wicket win against India during the second one-day international in Cardiff, a victory which levels the series with one match to play.

Brown leads English contingent at The Open as McIlroy struggles — 4:24 PM ET When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the UK's top golfers to take centre stage at the Open - led by the colourful Dan Brown.

Inter interested in Spence - Friday's gossip — 4:20 PM ET Inter Milan work on deals for Djed Spence and Cristian Romero, Liverpool lead the race for Kaishu Sano, Arsenal show interest in Ezri Konsa, plus more.

Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series — 4:17 PM ET An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.

Some England players disappointed at tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA — 3:54 PM ET BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.

Suber hits 'miracle shot' for eagle to move top of Open leaderboard — 3:39 PM ET American Jackson Suber sinks an eagle on the 17th hole to move to the top of the leaderboard on five under par in the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

'I can't believe he did that' - best shots from first round at The Open — 3:35 PM ET Enjoy the best shots from the first round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

2026 Open takeaways: Rory McIlroy's struggle proves interpretive Royal Birkdale will remain tough test — 5:23 PM ET More than one answer was correct on Thursday at The Open as the leaderboard begins to take shape in England

Free MLB home run odds, picks for July 16: Expert delivers best Thursday HR player props for Mets vs. Phillies — 5:20 PM ET SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson shares his best home run props for Mets vs. Phillies on Thursday, July 16

Phillies' trade deadline shopping list gets longer, more urgent with Brad Keller injury — 5:11 PM ET The Phillies have surged back into contention, but the bullpen in front of All-Star closer Jhoan Duran is an area of concern

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Phillies vs. Mets for MLB betting on Thursday — 5:03 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for Phillies vs. Mets MLB betting on Thursday

Use DraftKings promo code for $200 bonus bets by targeting Phillies vs. Mets, MLB betting on Thursday — 5:00 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for Phillies vs. Mets in MLB betting on Thursday

Spain vs. Argentina predicted lineups: World Cup starting XI projection as giants battle for biggest prize — 4:59 PM ET Here's how the two finalists could line up on Sunday

Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 draws nearly 16 million viewers to Paramount+ in U.S. and Latin America — 4:47 PM ET McGregor's first fight in over five years was a massive success

South Carolina women's basketball point guard Maddy McDaniel steps away from team for mental health reasons — 4:45 PM ET Dawn Staley offered her support, saying she was glad McDaniel felt 'safe' to make the decision

2026 Open tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups for Round 2 on Friday at Royal Birkdale — 4:35 PM ET The full groupings and tee times for Friday's second round at Royal Birkdale for the 2026 Open Championship

MLB releases 2027 schedule: Earliest Opening Day in league history, Rivalry Weekend, other key dates — 4:20 PM ET The 2027 Major League Baseball campaign will open on March 24

Kalshi World Cup 2026: How to trade on 2026 World Cup — 4:05 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 Spain and Argentina.

2026 FIFA World Cup odds: Complete odds for soccer's biggest tournament — 4:02 PM ET Here's everything bettors need to know about World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's soccer event in North America

U.S. Soccer remains in active talks with Mauricio Pochettino over USMNT deal as CEO says 'best days' are ahead — 3:51 PM ET The team's coaching situation will need to be resolved before long as the federation sets its long-term plan to be more competitive at the 2030 World Cup with Pochettino potentially returning

How Lionel Messi's iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal came to be as Argentina, Spain prep for World Cup final — 3:29 PM ET You've probably seen the photo, but how did arguably the greatest player of all time end up in a photoshoot with the Spanish gem when he was a baby?

Wakefield battle through resilient Bradford to claim gutsy five-try win — 5:37 PM ET Bradford 12-26 WakefieldVisitors run riot in second half to leapfrog WiganWakefield Trinity survived a major scare from newly promoted Bradford to climb up to second in the Super League table and fur…

The bigger picture: Tuchel gets blame for England exit but this is not only about him | Barney Ronay — 5:18 PM ET German will be pilloried for his semi-final decisions but that is to ignore the fact English football culture is not set up to win major tournaments“I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you so ba…

Joe Root hits unbeaten 99 as England level ODI series with India — 4:26 PM ET Second ODI: England, 235-6, bt India, 233, by 4 wktsWill Jacks shares in key 72-run stand for sixth wicketAfter the meltdown suffered by England’s footballers in Atlanta, the national mood was never…

Players ‘puzzled’ by tactics but Tuchel left himself no other option with his squad picks | Jacob Steinberg — 4:18 PM ET The England head coach took a risk by selecting injury-prone players and ignoring creative options such as Foden, Palmer and Gibbs-WhiteWhen Thomas Tuchel became England’s head coach he spoke repeate…

Argentina’s World Cup Victory Over England Scores 15.1 Million Viewers on Fox, Largest Semifinals Telecast in English-Language U.S. History — 5:09 PM ET Just a day after Fox Sports’ coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals broke records, they did it again. Wednesday’s nailbiter between Argentina and England averaged 15.063 million viewers on Fo…

LISTEN: What’s Fueling the Box Office Rebound and How Can Hollywood Keep it Going? — 5:08 PM ET On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang details the comprehensive report that he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound,…

Why Aren’t There More Imax 70mm Screens for ‘The Odyssey’? ‘It’s Not Practical,’ Company Says — 5:04 PM ET Not everyone gets a front-row seat to history. This weekend, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” arrives in theaters nationwide. The sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic is the first-ever movie shot en…

Watching Shia LaBeouf Unravel: ‘He Was Exploding on Set’ and in ‘Deep Pain’ — 4:30 PM ET In November 2025, writer-director Josh Penn Soskin began production on his debut feature, “The Rooster Prince,” based on his relationship with his late brother, David, a renowned psychiatrist who suf…

About 300 Netflix Titles Used Generative AI This Year, Company Reveals — 4:27 PM ET Roughly 300 Netflix programs across the streamer’s library have used generative AI across their production process so far this year, the company revealed in its second-quarter earnings report on Thur…

Netflix to Stop Releasing Viewership Data Every 6 Months, Will Shift to Annual Reports — 4:25 PM ET Netflix is discontinuing its biannual viewership data dump in favor of one annual report beginning in 2027. The latest version of Netflix’s “What We Watched” report, which covered subscribers’ viewer…

Netflix Q2 Earnings Results In-Line With Expectations, Stock Drops on Lower Q3 Revenue Outlook — 4:09 PM ET As investors fret that Netflix’s viewer-engagement metrics are flagging, the streaming giant reported earnings for the second quarter of 2026 that were in line with Wall Street forecasts. But it issu…

Paramount Slams States’ Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Merger as ‘One of the Weakest’ in Modern History — 3:44 PM ET Paramount Skydance began to lay out its legal argument Thursday against an antitrust lawsuit brought by a dozen states, calling it “one of the weakest merger challenges in modern antitrust history.”…

Kris Jenner’s Mom MJ Dies at 91: ‘I Will Forever See Pieces of You in All of Us’ — 3:36 PM ET Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo Shannon has died, Jenner shared on Instagram. She was 91. “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” Jenner wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “There are no words th…

Netflix Is Not Launching a FAST Offering … Yet — 5:37 PM ET "Free is something that we're going to continue to consider, but we have no near-term plans to launch something," said Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters.

NBC and ABC Won’t Carry Trump Primetime Election Speech — 5:04 PM ET The broadcasters will stream the address and break in if needed, with other networks still scrambling to determine their plans for the speech.

Netflix Stock Hits 52-Week Low On Q2 Earnings Report — 4:19 PM ET Longer than that, actually.

Streaming Ratings: ‘I Will Find You’ Locates No. 1 Ranking — 4:04 PM ET 'House of the Dragon' returns to the charts, and 'Widow's Bay' debuts the week of its season finale.

Massachusetts Governor Introduces Noah Kahan-Inspired Legislation to Cap Ticket Scalping Prices — 3:46 PM ET "Artists alone could not tackle the market manipulation of secondary resellers," Kahan said on Thursday, commending Massachusetts for taking action.

No Money, No Problem: The $10K Toronto Movie That Turns a Housing Crisis Into Dark Comedy Gold — 3:15 PM ET Director Tristan Wheeler made 'Toronto Apartment' — a scrappy dark comedy about a tenant who subleases his place by the hour to survive — for $10,000, on a $200 camera over 11 days: "I have to use th…

Duchamp Gave Up Art for Chess. At MoMA, He Inspires a New Gambit. — 5:22 PM ET Susan Polgar, a chess grandmaster, will be playing 50 artists, critics and fans of Marcel Duchamp at the same time, in honor of his birthday, July 28.

Dave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Dies at 63 — 4:12 PM ET With his English accent and ubiquitous leather jacket, Mr. Kendall was the face of alternative music on MTV from 1989 to 1992.

Finding the Great America, 250 Years On. The Real One. — 3:43 PM ET These history-rich shows at the Smithsonian museums are a culturally-representative accounting of this nation’s history, our critic says. See them before they close.

📋 Covering 3:00 PM ET through 6:00 PM ET on July 16, 2026. 229 stories from 18 outlets surfaced from 45 polled RSS feeds. Every headline links to the original source article.