⚡ News Roundup: 215 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jul 17)

The Open Championship is wide open: Can the unknowns hold off a motivated Bryson DeChambeau? — Yahoo Sports, 5:54 PM ET History shows there are 16 players still in contention at The Open Championship.

Eckersley hat-trick as Wigan sink Huddersfield — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET Zach Eckersley's hat-trick helps Wigan Warriors home in a tough battle against Super League's bottom club Huddersfield Giants.

DHS chief threatens states that refuse Trump’s election demands after president’s widely condemned speech – live — The Guardian, 5:53 PM ET Markwayne Mullin follows up on president’s unproven claims as Democrats accuse Trump of ‘working to rig the midterms’ in advanceSign up for US News Breaking emailTrump makes unverified claims of Chin…

Trump Endorses Graham for Senate, Scrambling South Carolina Primary — New York Times, 5:50 PM ET Senator Darline Graham had been seen as a caretaker for her brother’s seat after his sudden death. Now she has the president’s nod in what was shaping up to be a crowded fight to succeed Lindsey Grah…

Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge after new Chinese model launch — The Hill, 5:50 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge a…

War Between U.S. and Iran Expands, With Strikes Across the Region — New York Times, 5:49 PM ET Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in the region reported retaliatory strikes by Iran.

Eckersley hat-trick as Wigan sink Huddersfield — BBC Sport, 5:46 PM ET Zach Eckersley's hat-trick helps Wigan Warriors home in a tough battle against Super League's bottom club Huddersfield Giants.

Trump Endorses Graham for Senate, Scrambling South Carolina Primary — 5:50 PM ET Senator Darline Graham had been seen as a caretaker for her brother’s seat after his sudden death. Now she has the president’s nod in what was shaping up to be a crowded fight to succeed Lindsey Grah…

War Between U.S. and Iran Expands, With Strikes Across the Region — 5:49 PM ET Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in the region reported retaliatory strikes by Iran.

Deadly Texas Floods Ebb, but Danger Remains: ‘You Could Hear the Water’ — 5:35 PM ET At least two people died as waters rose rapidly across the Texas Hill Country, the same area of the state that saw catastrophic flooding last year.

Iran War Live Updates: Bridges and Water Plants Hit as Strikes Stretch to 7th Straight Day — 5:33 PM ET Overnight and into Friday, Iran reported U.S. strikes on infrastructure that can serve civilian purposes and has targeted similar sites in Gulf countries that host American bases. In the afternoon, t…

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Who Really Has the 2026 Midterms Cash Edge? — 5:31 PM ET The fund-raising race is tighter than it seems.

Trump Pursues a Deeper Bond With China’s Leader, Despite Hostile Speech — 5:29 PM ET Chinese officials appear to think that President Trump’s accusations that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections were driven by domestic politics, not foreign policy.

On Fire. Again. — 5:28 PM ET There were orange skies in 2023, 2025 and now again in 2026. Over the last few years, one thing has become glaringly clear: The East Coast is totally unequipped for the next climate disaster, wildfir…

Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce? — 5:23 PM ET Federal health officials have linked a large cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell. Is lettuce from grocery stores and restaurants OK?

Firms With Checkered Pasts Tied to Troubled Midtown Construction Project — 5:19 PM ET Among those connected to companies that worked on 235 East 42nd Street were a man who once bribed city officials and a developer who gave a loan to Bernard Kerik.

Rudolph Marcus, Who Illuminated Electrochemical Processes, Dies at 102 — 5:13 PM ET He received a 1992 Nobel Prize for developing a theory that explained fundamental processes behind photosynthesis, respiration, oxidation and even how fireflies produce light.

America Needs to Release More Secrets. But Not Like This. — 5:06 PM ET The president is manipulating the intelligence community into a tool of misinformation.

Lam Wing-Kee, Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied Authorities, Dies at 70 — 5:03 PM ET One of five booksellers kidnapped by Chinese officials in 2015, Mr. Lam spoke out after his release and became an international cause célèbre.

Xi Jinping of China Pitches ‘Openness’ in Push to Shape the Path of A.I. — 5:01 PM ET Xi Jinping said the development of artificial intelligence systems should be a “symphony of global collaboration.”

Sara Rodriguez, Lieutenant Governor, Quits Wisconsin Governor’s Race — 4:58 PM ET Some Democrats feared the decision by Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, the establishment candidate, could improve the primary prospects for Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, in a purple state.

The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine — 4:57 PM ET A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now Ukraine’s young defense minister is out.

Trump’s Election Claims and SAVE Act Push Find Muted Response From G.O.P. Lawmakers — 4:53 PM ET Most G.O.P. lawmakers had little to say about the president’s claims of election vulnerabilities, and he did not appear to move the needle on the voting restriction bill he championed.

The Rise and Fall of Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Mastermind — 4:51 PM ET The popularity of drones, and the defense minister who heavily promoted them, helped lead to a clash in which President Volodymyr Zelensky sided with the military brass.

Karim Khan’s Accuser Breaks Silence on Alleged Sexual Misconduct at I.C.C. — 4:51 PM ET Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, has denied the accusations. He faces a vote next week that will determine whether he keeps his job.

Big Tech Firms Like Oracle Turn to Bonds to Finance A.I. Data Centers — 4:50 PM ET Risk is rising as big tech companies like Oracle — the ultimate financial source of the Ellison media empire — need to turn to the bond market for staggering sums to finance data centers.

Cyclospora Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Sent to Taco Bell — 4:46 PM ET Federal officials worked with Michigan investigators to trace the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, which may also have gone to other vendors.

Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs for Wildfire Smoke Over U.S. — 4:42 PM ET The president said on Friday in a social media post that Canada was failing to manage its wildfire response as smoke has blanketed U.S. cities including New York and Chicago.

When Will the Smoke End? Our Meteorologist Explains Why It’s Complicated. — 4:40 PM ET The interplay between the burning fires, the smoke itself and quickly changing weather patterns is making the next few days more uncertain than usual.

Taylor Farms to Remove Products After Lettuce Is Linked to Cyclospora Cases — 4:32 PM ET The Salinas, Calif., company grows produce in more than 12 states, and in Mexico and Canada. Some Taylor Farms lettuce suspected of causing sickness ended up at Taco Bell.

Cyclospora Investigation Turns to Farms in Mexico — 4:30 PM ET The F.D.A. is planning to inspect farms and a lettuce shredding facility to determine how lettuce supplied by the produce company Taylor Farms to Taco Bell became contaminated and where it was shippe…

Stocks Sink on Anxiety About Tech and A.I. Spending — 4:17 PM ET Investors are growing uneasy about increasing competition from China in the global race to dominate artificial intelligence.

The Latest Texas Floods Tested Warning Systems. This Time, They Passed. — 4:08 PM ET A lack of sirens and flood forecasting systems made the state’s Hill Country vulnerable to deadly floods last summer. That has changed.

How to Keep the Air Inside Safe From Wildfire Smoke — 4:07 PM ET Wildfire smoke can contaminate the air inside a home, but there are measures you can take to make your indoor environment safer.

China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America’s Lead — 4:04 PM ET China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast of Mexico and Guatemala Poses Tsunami Threat — 3:54 PM ET A powerful earthquake near the border of Mexico and Guatemala raised fears of a tsunami and shook buildings across three countries.

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say — 3:52 PM ET The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it was “aware of the claims that several uninvolved individuals” had been harmed.

Cuban Dissident Was Missing A Week After Prison Release — 3:44 PM ET A Cuban artist awaiting permission from the Trump administration to enter the United States was held in an unknown location in Cuba.

Trump Brings Full Weight of Government to Bolster False Election Claims — 3:39 PM ET Intelligence agencies provided the White House with a trove of declassified documents that President Trump cited on Thursday as evidence of election vulnerabilities.

Trump’s Homeland Security Chief Threatens Election Officials With Prison Time — 3:34 PM ET Markwayne Mullin reiterated the president’s false claims about voting security while escalating the administration’s legally questionable attempts to control state elections.

Prominent Cuban Artist Will Go Into Exile After 5-Year Prison Term — 3:34 PM ET The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday.

Oil Prices Rise to Highest Level in a Month as Shipping in the Persian Gulf Nears a Halt — 3:28 PM ET Shipping traffic was at its lowest level in more than a month and oil prices moved higher as the Iran war continued to disrupt the supply of energy.

Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain in World Cup final: Merino — 5:39 PM ET Spanish midfielder says he has 'huge confidence' in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.

Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a Major — 5:35 PM ET Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.

Star speedcubers square off at European championship — 5:33 PM ET More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.

ICE agent behind fatal shooting in Maine reportedly had troubled history — 5:12 PM ET Relatives of David Brouillette, the agent who shot and killed a man in Maine, said he had record of violent behaviour.

Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja — 5:11 PM ET Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja

World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says — 5:02 PM ET Players' rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale.

Houthi supporters rally in Sanaa against ‘Saudi-led blockade’ — 4:59 PM ET Thousands of Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa against what they described as the Saudi-led blockade against Yemen.

Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings — 4:57 PM ET The seizure of the Astana is the latest in a rapidly growing wave of piracy sweeping the Gulf of Aden.

Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration — 4:50 PM ET Reports indicate a controversial settlement deal and disputes over tax audits may have prompted Ken Kies to step down.

Israel, Gaza and the future of US power — 4:38 PM ET Congressman Ro Khanna joins Sreenivasan Jain.

How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy — 4:13 PM ET In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.

At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas — 4:09 PM ET Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.

Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final? — 3:39 PM ET World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation 'closely', with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.

Trump rips Canada as wildfire smoke spreads, says U.S. will add pollution cost to tariffs — 5:00 PM ET The smoke coming from active wildfires in Canada has led to unhealthy air quality in swaths of the U.S., which could affect the World Cup final in New Jersey.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell is hitting some restaurant stocks, but don't expect a long-term impact — 4:48 PM ET Taco Bell, which the CDC linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, will likely recover soon from the health safety scare, according to analysts.

Chinese AI has leveled up, and brought renewed focus on the open weight model shift — 4:48 PM ET It's the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.

Prepare your portfolio for inflation risk with these moves — 4:34 PM ET Recent economic data shows pricing pressures are starting to cool, but inflation could still be a risk as hostilities in the Middle East reignite.

SpaceX stock has cratered nearly 23% since the company joined the Nasdaq-100 — 4:33 PM ET SpaceX's stock plunged further on Friday, a day after it aborted a test flight for its Starship rocket at the last second.

Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz — 4:33 PM ET Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.

Apple, Nvidia vie for title of world's most valuable company — 4:22 PM ET Nvidia shares have underperformed in 2026 as Wall Street shifts to companies powering the infrastructure AI buildout.

Netflix stock falls as earnings forecast disappoints, company says it will give fewer engagement updates — 4:06 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.

Anthropic in early talks with Meta to acquire compute power — 3:52 PM ET The talks come weeks after Anthropic announced a similar deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to use the computing capacity at its Colossus 1 data center

Epstein victims blast Trump attorney general nominee Todd Blanche after meeting — 3:51 PM ET "Todd Blanche treated the meeting as a mere 'check-the-box' exercise intended to secure votes for his confirmation," said Epstein survivor Dani Bensky.

Economic outlook is worsening and Trump is getting blamed, CNBC survey finds — 3:49 PM ET The public is as depressed about the economy as it has been since the years just after the pandemic, according to the All-America Economic Survey.

FAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again — 3:38 PM ET The move is a vote of confidence in Boeing from the U.S. government.

DHS chief threatens states that refuse Trump’s election demands after president’s widely condemned speech – live — 5:53 PM ET Markwayne Mullin follows up on president’s unproven claims as Democrats accuse Trump of ‘working to rig the midterms’ in advanceSign up for US News Breaking emailTrump makes unverified claims of Chin…

Kidnapped US Forest Service employees released after more than 12 hours, say authorities — 5:43 PM ET Two men arrested after taking federal employees hostage in Shasta-Trinity national forestTwo US Forest Service employees were released early Friday morning after being held hostage for more than 12 h…

Distillery owner could face only three months in jail over alleged poisoning Australian teenagers — 5:36 PM ET Fears of light charges in case of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles and four other travellers confirmed by Laos courtThe distillery owner linked to the deaths of Australian backpackers Bianca Jone…

The Open 2026: DeChambeau handed two-shot penalty, Herbert leads after day two – as it happened — 5:25 PM ET Australia’s Lucas Herbert leads the field after a record-equalling 62, while Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a late penaltyAn opening birdie for the 2011 champion Darren Clarke. He’s +2. Apropos of no…

US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates — 4:52 PM ET Central Command says attacks were designed to ‘continue degrading Iranian military capabilities’The US military said it had launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran on Friday night as…

‘Run, Darline, run!’: Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister for full Senate term — 4:42 PM ET Sister of the South Carolina senator who died last Saturday has not previously held any elected officeDonald Trump on Friday said he had encouraged Darline Graham to run for a full six-year term repr…

More Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east — 4:31 PM ET 109 million people face another day of poor air quality as smoke from blazes in Ontario drifts over the USSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Tens of millions of Americans are enduring…

CDC and FDA link lettuce at Taco Bell in five states to cyclospora outbreak — 4:10 PM ET FDA investigation identified a single supplier of the lettuce, but federal warnings did not name the companyFederal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations…

Five claims Trump made in primetime address not backed up by evidence — 4:04 PM ET US president offered litany of misleading and false claims during Thursday speech on alleged threats to US electionsDonald Trump offered a litany of misleading and false claims during his Thursday sp…

DHS secretary doubles down on Trump’s baseless 2020 election claims — 3:10 PM ET Markwayne Mullin at presser repeated many of Trump’s unverified claims from controversial primetime speechThe US homeland security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, doubled down on Donald Trump’s unsubsta…

Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea parasite — 5:29 PM ET About 1,645 people in five states were infected by the parasite after having Taco Bell, according to US health officials.

Trump threatens to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke choking northern US cities — 5:14 PM ET Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates — 5:06 PM ET The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz — 5:00 PM ET There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.

DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes — 4:53 PM ET Bryson DeChambeau's bid to win The Open takes a hit after he is given a two-shot penalty on a dramatic evening at Royal Birkdale.

Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address — 4:39 PM ET England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address after their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina.

Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney — 4:16 PM ET Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.

One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents — 4:00 PM ET While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC — 3:04 PM ET Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

Trump administration races to rebuild tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court — 5:23 PM ET The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump's double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth. But the money dried up after the Supreme Court struck…

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral planned for her brother — 4:30 PM ET President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.

Fact-checking Trump's address on China, the 2020 election and what documents show — 4:20 PM ET President Donald Trump quoted years-old intelligence community documents, including some that had been declassified or partially redacted, without noting a distinction between what China may have pla…

As U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, it targets a water desalination plant in Kuwait — 3:41 PM ET The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.

A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament — 3:14 PM ET The verdict underlined the determination by authorities to stamp out any remaining sign of dissent ahead of September's vote as the fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities across Ru…

The Zoom hack that says, ‘Don’t record me’ — 5:20 PM ET If every meeting, watercooler conversation, and date gets transcribed and summarized, who's actually reading any of it?

Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard — 4:19 PM ET Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.

AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market — 4:09 PM ET India's smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics, from pricing and demand to corporate strategy.

Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores — 3:49 PM ET In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violation of state law.

Nuclear startup Valar Atomics in talks to raise new funding at $6B valuation — 3:22 PM ET The potential deal highlights a growing trend of complex, multi-stage funding rounds that mask true entry prices.

Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back — 4:17 PM ET The Spanish Men's National Team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The country's women's team lifted its first World Cup trophy in 2023.

Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming — 3:24 PM ET The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's ex…

China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong — 3:16 PM ET The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.

Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price — 4:15 PM ET Portable fans are one of the easiest ways to stay cool during the summer, and you don’t have to spend much to find a decent one. If you’re looking for something more versatile, though, Shark’s ChillP…

TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool — 3:34 PM ET TikTok is starting to test an opt-in tool that scans for AI likenesses and lets creators report them to the company, as spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. The tool is initially being te…

Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says his 30-day warranty is all about trust — 3:14 PM ET Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says buyers of its new e-paper smartwatches should know what they're signing up for and trust Pebble to make things right if they run into issues, despite the short war…

Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada — 3:50 PM ET The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.

The Pentagon's Space Development Agency hasn't moved as fast as anyone would like — 3:19 PM ET "Missiles are being launched at the joint force every single day in [Operation] Epic Fury."

Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge after new Chinese model launch — 5:50 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge a…

United denies offering free flight changes over Trump airport name — 5:45 PM ET United Airlines is pushing back on reports that it will allow passengers to change their flight destinations for free if they do not want to land at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump International Ai…

Waves of US strikes on Iran hit week mark — 5:34 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the n…

US firms sign energy and other deals with Iraq after Trump touts its oil — 5:32 PM ET U.S. firms signed several oil-related and other deals with Iraq on Friday, days after President Trump said the two sides would be “doing a lot of deals” because of the Middle Eastern nation’s oil. Am…

Vegetable supplier Taylor Farms to pull some products amid cyclosporiasis outbreak — 4:52 PM ET California-based vegetable producer Taylor Farms said Friday that it will remove products potentially linked to a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak across the country. “Based on information provided ye…

Sacks argues US is 'tying itself in knots' over AI after release of new Chinese model — 4:41 PM ET Former White House AI and cryptocurrency czar David Sacks argued Friday that the U.S. is "tying itself in knots" over AI and risking its competitive edge, following the release of a new Chinese model…

US military conducts strikes against Iran for seventh consecutive day — 4:38 PM ET The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Friday, marking the seventh consecutive day of hitting the country in what U.S. officials described as efforts to degrade Tehran’s m…

Watch live: Trump attends FIFA World Cup reception in New York City — 4:20 PM ET President Trump on Friday will attend a FIFA World Cup reception in New York City, as the U.S. prepares to host the final game between Spain and Argentina. The last round of the championship is set t…

Abdul El-Sayed asks supporters to stop attacking Stevens — 4:18 PM ET Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Friday urged his supporters to stop making personal attacks against his primary rival, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), after several speaking gaff…

Trump says Canada will face tariffs over wildfire smoke, claiming 'willful negligence' — 4:00 PM ET President Trump threatened on Friday to impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing the country’s government of “willful negligence” in its handling of massive wildfires that have wafted heavy smok…

Man arraigned on hate crime charges after confrontation with 'Today' show host — 3:59 PM ET The man who allegedly breached security and yelled a racial slur at NBC News’s “Today” show host Craig Melvin was arraigned Friday. Andrew Truelove, 41, was arraigned on one count of burglary in the…

Trump asks Lindsey Graham's sister to run for Senate — 3:58 PM ET President Trump on Friday said he met in the Oval Office with newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.), the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and asked her to run in the sp…

Trump rolls back protections for threatened species and habitat for endangered species — 3:52 PM ET The Trump administration on Friday rolled back protections for at-risk animal and plant species under the Endangered Species Act. Under prior regulations, species that were considered “threatened” —…

Wisconsin lieutenant governor suspends gubernatorial bid amid financial woes — 3:43 PM ET Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D) dropped out of the Democratic gubernatorial primary Friday after her campaign disclosed major errors in its financial reporting. Rodriguez, who had been consider…

How long until the smoke clears? Updated forecast shows timeline for better air quality — 3:34 PM ET Millions of people living in areas with unhealthy and hazardous air have been told to stay inside as much as possible until the smoke clears.

As competitive Senate map emerges, both Democrats and Republicans see a path to win — 4:43 PM ET More than halfway through the primary elections, the map of competitive Senate races is becoming clearer, though there are still outstanding races to watch.

Trump promised evidence of election fraud. Experts say there was none — 4:19 PM ET President Trump's primetime address Thursday warned of "shocking vulnerabilities" in U.S. elections, but many election experts say much of Trump's claims amount to old news.

The Open Championship is wide open: Can the unknowns hold off a motivated Bryson DeChambeau? — 5:54 PM ET History shows there are 16 players still in contention at The Open Championship.

Eckersley hat-trick as Wigan sink Huddersfield — 5:53 PM ET Zach Eckersley's hat-trick helps Wigan Warriors home in a tough battle against Super League's bottom club Huddersfield Giants.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg signs NBA Rookie Debut Patch card, expected to be worth more than $1 million — 5:52 PM ET Last year, the RDPA card for Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes sold for $1.11 million in auction to Dick's Sporting Goods.

Was Lamar Jackson's low player ranking based on racism? — 5:50 PM ET Some NFL experts say Lamar Jackson's ranking is based on racism

Orioles call up trade acquisition reliever Cam Sanders to fill out bullpen — 5:49 PM ET HOUSTON — The Orioles began the work week by trading for Cam Sanders. They ended it by adding him to their major league roster. The Orioles on Friday afternoon recalled Sanders, a hard-throwing right…

Sri Lanka Cricket breaks silence after Manjot Kalra's arrest, vows zero tolerance for corruption — 5:48 PM ET Sri Lanka Cricket reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on corruption following an arrest. Former India U-19 star Manjot Kalra faces allegations of corrupt practice during the LPL. The ongoing investi…

Ethan Pocic's signing changes everything about Ravens’ center position — 5:47 PM ET Ethan Pocic’s arrival reshapes the Ravens’ center competition and gives Baltimore an experienced favorite to start in Week 1.

Rumour Mongering: Salah Agrees To Besiktas Move — 5:45 PM ET Is he going to Turkey or not? Who knows! Not even his agent!

Bryson DeChambeau Rules Violation Creates Chaos at The Open — 5:45 PM ET DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty after the second round.

WWE SmackDown live updates (July 17): Results, grades and highlights tonight from Albany — 5:45 PM ET "WWE SmackDown" is in New York ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event in Madison Square Garden.

Former Seahawks starter coming off Achilles tear signs with Baltimore Ravens — 5:43 PM ET From Achilles tear in December to training camp ready in July? Incredible recovery for Ethan Pocic.

Klint Kubiak’s multiple tight end sets means Raiders’ depth is critical — 5:43 PM ET Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer set to be the one-two punch but veteran Ian Thomas can make impact in Las Vegas

BYU’s Three Toughest Tests in 2026 — 5:42 PM ET The 2026 football season is right around the corner. Fall camp is just a few weeks away and BYU kicks off against Utah Tech in just over 50 days. With that in mind, let’s scan over the football sched…

Cleveland Guardians game postponed due to wildfire smoke — 5:42 PM ET Unhealthy air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires led the Cleveland Guardians to postpone their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates..

Arsenal want Villa's Rogers - Saturday's gossip — 5:42 PM ET Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco Williams, plus more.

Lucas Herbert takes British Open lead during record-tying second round — 5:42 PM ET Lucas Herbert tied the major championship single-round scoring record with a 62 and will enter the weekend with a two-shot lead at the British Open.

Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into knee and is likely to pitch Wednesday at Philadelphia — 5:42 PM ET Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, but the Dodgers two-way star did not have fluid drained, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Friday. Ohtani was in the starting lineup lea…

Ethan Pocic contract details reveal low-risk deal for Ravens — 5:40 PM ET Ethan Pocic’s one-year Ravens deal carries a $4.5 million maximum value, giving Baltimore a low-risk option at starting center.

DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes — 5:40 PM ET Bryson DeChambeau's bid to win The Open takes a hit after he is given a two-shot penalty on a dramatic evening at Royal Birkdale.

Ederson puts pen to paper on new long-term deal — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United had signed three midfielders to revamp their engine room, but only two managed to pass their medicals.It was Ederson who became the Red Devils’ first capture of the summer, with Un.…

World Cup fever in America: Here’s what it means for Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC — 5:39 PM ET Just over a year after the Miller family purchased the teams, Steve Starks and Steve Miller talk about the biggest lessons they’ve learned as soccer team owners and their commitment to winning.

World Cup Fantasy: Best Third-Place Playoff Differential Picks — 5:39 PM ET While most football fans will have their eyes firmly fixed on the World Cup Final, fantasy managers should arguably be paying even closer attention to the Third-Place Playoff. The bronze medal match…

Open Day 2: Bryson DeChambeau penalized; a pair of record-tying 62s at Birkdale — 5:39 PM ET The Open came to life Friday when Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns took their place in history by tying the major championship record with 62s, and Bryson DeChambeau getting penalized two shots.

Oregon scores predictions to land pair of elite 2028 recruits — 5:38 PM ET The Ducks are starting to gain some steam on the 2028 recruiting trail, picking up a pair of predictions to launch the next class.

Rams projected to have most wins in 2026, per PFF — 5:38 PM ET Pro Football Focus's simulation model believes the Rams are clearly the team to beat in 2026.

Aaron Judge’s rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities — 5:37 PM ET NEW YORK — Aaron Judge’s broken rib has not completely healed, and the New York Yankees captain still hasn’t been cleared to resume baseball activities.

World Cup final set for NYNJ Stadium as Messi, Argentina take on Spain — 5:36 PM ET The final will also feature a first for the World Cup: a halftime show. FIFA says performers will include BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira. President Trump is also expected to attend and prese…

Dodgers Provide Concerning Update on Will Smith’s Injury Status — 5:36 PM ET Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith’s neck injury has lingered far beyond what team officials expected, and on Friday, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that fans’ worst fears could be true. Smith in…

Top Wide Receiver target picks Hoosiers over Ohio State — 5:36 PM ET Ohio State pushed hard for elite 2026 wide receiver Monshun Sales, but the prized playmaker is heading elsewhere in the Big Ten.

Lakers reportedly still interested in $46M disgruntled ex-Warriors NBA champion amid roster moves — 5:35 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to finalize their roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. After making some moves suggesting they are done for the summer, it doesn't seem to be that way at all.

Video: UFC OKC full card faceoffs with Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman — 5:35 PM ET The entire UFC OKC card headlined by Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman had final faceoffs at ceremonial weigh-ins.

World Rugby Nations Cup match brings international spotlight to Cary — 5:35 PM ET As temperatures continued to climb across the Triangle, players preparing for a World Rugby Nations Cup match in Cary spent Friday managing the heat.

Is Aliyah Boston playing in Friday's Indiana Fever game vs. Seattle Storm? — 5:34 PM ET The Indiana Fever have announced the status of Aliyah Boston for Friday's game vs Seattle Storm

Is Aliyah Boston playing in Friday's Indiana Fever game vs. Seattle Storm? — 5:34 PM ET The Indiana Fever have announced the status of Aliyah Boston for Friday's game vs Seattle Storm

Carson Hocevar has gone mainstream and doesn't fully know why — 5:33 PM ET He wants to win more but also honor the opportunities

R&A release official statement as Bryson DeChambeau is handed a two-stroke penalty at The Open — 5:33 PM ET Bryson DeChambeau was dealt a devastating blow after his second round on Friday at The Open Championship. DeChambeau posted a second-round 66 to finish up at seven-under par through two rounds at The…

After lengthy career in high school athletics, Karissa Niehoff takes a breather — 5:33 PM ET Karissa Niehoff, the former executive director of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference who became the first woman to head the Indianapolis-based National Federation of State High Schoo…

Dolphins training camp preview: EDGE group lacks difference makers — 5:31 PM ET The Miami Dolphins have 10 edge rushers on the roster as they prepare for training camp. Let's take a look at the room and evaluate each player.

Meeting reportedly set for WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, WNBPA to discuss league's online harassment issue — 5:31 PM ET The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, according to a report from The Athletic.

Bryson DeChambeau gets two-shot penalty at The Open as record-breakers Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns lead — 5:31 PM ET DeChambeau was alleged to have accidentally improved his lie, while Herbert and Burns hit major-record rounds of 62

Campbell double sets up St Helens win over Catalans — 5:30 PM ET Teenager Jack Campbell scores twice on his debut as St Helens get back to winning ways in Super League with victory over Catalans Dragons.

Buffalo Bills Hit With 'Renewed' Pre-Camp Vibe Label — 5:30 PM ET The Buffalo Bills will look new next season.

World Cup bracket 2026: Live updated FIFA knockout stages and printable version for download — 5:30 PM ET Download The Sporting News’ printable 2026 World Cup bracket, including expert tips and predictions to help pick every game in the semifinals.

Lille president hands Man City major Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer blow in press conference — 5:30 PM ET Lille president Olivier Létang says his “conviction” is that Bouaddi stays for another seasonLétang held talks with Bouaddi after FIFA World Cup return but cannot reveal contentsIt is believed M...

Cowboys edge rusher Rashan Gary: I'm trying to be great — 5:29 PM ET The Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers before the start of the 2025 season.

Cranston Little League softball champs leave for New England regionals — 5:29 PM ET Cranston will face either Vermont or New Hampshire on Sunday at 7 p.m. in Bristol, Connecticut.

Cameron Boozer Ranked As ESPN’s No. 2 Rookie Post-Summer League — 5:29 PM ET Memphis Grizzlies fans have certainly enjoyed seeing new franchise cornerstone Cameron Boozer do his thing in Summer League play.

Cardinals executive Ryan Gold suspended indefinitely over gambling violation — 5:28 PM ET GLENDALE –The Arizona Cardinals once again find themselves answering questions that have nothing to do with football, as the NFL’s indefinite suspension of Cardinals’ director of college scouting Rya…

Pirates Sweeping the Brewers Has More Significance Than You May Think — 5:27 PM ET The Pittsburgh Pirates’ final series before the midseason All-Star break came at home against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. The series would feature a doubleheader on Saturday, due to a r…

Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after 'lubricant' injection in knee, expected to pitch again next week — 5:26 PM ET The Dodgers star missed the All-Star Game due to knee irritation.

Free MLB picks, predictions for Friday, July 10: Expert's best bets include Reds-Rockies, Tigers-Angels, more — 5:30 PM ET SportsLine expert Adam Thompson reveals his best MLB bets for Friday's games

2026 Open Championship odds, picks: Surprising weekend predictions from model that's nailed 17 majors — 5:21 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the final two rounds of the British Open 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising golf picks for Royal Birkdale

Pirates vs. Guardians game postponed due to air quality conditions stemming from wildfires in Canada — 5:20 PM ET The Canadian wildfires are impacting Major League Baseball

Bill Belichick points to offseason culture shift, continuity as UNC enters Year 2 rebuild — 5:16 PM ET After a disappointing debut season in Chapel Hill, Belichick says the Tar Heels' foundation has finally been set

How Mystics rookie Lauren Betts is staying positive amid rocky and 'surreal' transition from UCLA to the WNBA — 5:06 PM ET 'I feel like I still haven't processed the fact that we won a national championship,' Betts told CBS Sports

Bryson DeChambeau irate after being assessed two-stroke penalty, may withdraw from The Open 2026 — 5:06 PM ET After his round concluded, DeChambeau was called back out to the 5th for trampling down the grass behind his ball

NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating league's gambling policy — 5:06 PM ET The investigation found that he bet on NFL and college games

Jamey Eisenberg's Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Tiers: A round-by-round plan for how to draft WR in 2026 — 4:50 PM ET Tier-based rankings allow you to avoid missing out on position runs in your drafts

Kalshi World Cup 2026: How to trade on 2026 World Cup — 4:50 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 — 4:41 PM ET Here's everything bettors need to know about World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's soccer event in North America

Use DraftKings promo code for $200 bonus bets by targeting Yankees vs. Dodgers, MLB betting on Friday — 4:38 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for Dodgers vs. Yankees in MLB betting on Friday

Where to watch WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Start time, live stream, card and matches for MSG in New York — 4:31 PM ET Complete viewing information for Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden

Yankees star Aaron Judge still not cleared for baseball activities, expects to play again in 2026 — 4:30 PM ET Judge has been out since May 31 due to a stress fracture in his rib cage

Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps — 4:01 PM ET Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps for betting on the World Cup in July 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.

Boxing schedule for 2026: Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Errol Spence returns on tap this summer — 3:42 PM ET The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting summer with some great fights on the books

HQ PM Newsletter 7/17/2026 — 3:30 PM ET What to watch Friday night: Dodgers vs. Yankees series opener + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Dodgers vs. Yankees, White Sox vs. Blue Jays and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

2026 Haskell Stakes predictions, horses, odds, post positions: Surprising picks from elite racing expert — 3:29 PM ET Gene Menez reveals his Haskell Stakes 2026 best bets for Saturday's race at Monmouth Park

Tom Brady wants 'at least one match' in the WWE to showcase his athletic ability: 'Make it happen' — 3:02 PM ET Brady is ready to bring his NFL acumen to WWE ring after a conversation with Cody Rhodes

LeBron James says he 'trusts the process,' but that doesn't guarantee he's joining the 76ers — 3:02 PM ET NBA fans are hanging on every word from LeBron during his various public appearances this week

Eckersley hat-trick as Wigan sink Huddersfield — 5:46 PM ET Zach Eckersley's hat-trick helps Wigan Warriors home in a tough battle against Super League's bottom club Huddersfield Giants.

Arsenal want Villa's Rogers - Saturday's gossip — 5:42 PM ET Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco Williams, plus more.

DeChambeau hit with shock two-stroke penalty at The Open — 5:00 PM ET Bryson DeChambeau has been hit with a costly two-stroke penalty following his second round at The Open Championship for illegally improving his lie on the fifth hole. Following a lengthy review with…

The Blaze thump Durham by 10 wickets to win Women's T20 Blast — 4:54 PM ET Former England international Tammy Beaumont makes an unbeaten half-century as The Blaze beat Durham to lift the Women's T20 Blast title.

DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes — 4:53 PM ET Bryson DeChambeau's bid to win The Open takes a hit after he is given a two-shot penalty on a dramatic evening at Royal Birkdale.

Wales aim to defy the odds in South Africa — 4:49 PM ET After a 10-month campaign that started for most players last August, one more challenge awaits Wales in the South African coastal city of Durban.

Wales aim to defy the odds in South Africa — 4:49 PM ET After a 10-month campaign that started for most players last August, one more challenge awaits Wales in the South African coastal city of Durban.

Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address — 4:39 PM ET England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address after their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina.

Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney — 4:16 PM ET Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.

Kerr hunts mile record but Hodgkinson plays down 800m bid - watch Diamond League on BBC — 3:57 PM ET How to follow as British stars Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr headline the Diamond League meeting in London on Saturday.

'How about that!' - best shots from second round at The Open — 3:46 PM ET Enjoy the best shots from the second round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Sam Burns and Matt Fitzpatrick.

Ederson extends contract after Man Utd move collapses — 3:12 PM ET Atalanta midfielder Ederson extends his contract after a move to Manchester United collapses.

‘Leo has surpassed Diego’: after two decades Argentina embraces Messi — 4:31 PM ET The little maestro has hitherto lived in the shadow of Maradona who has for so long coloured the soul and defined the passion of football in ArgentinaIt is time to consign Diego Maradona’s Hand of Go…

Smoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale — 4:21 PM ET Wildfires, transport issues and the appearance of the president could overshadow the final for a city that has embraced the tournamentThe thick smoke that has engulfed New York and much of the easter…

The Best 4K TVs to Turn Your Home into a Mini Movie Theater in 2026 — 5:45 PM ET Not all 4K TVs are made equally. There are plenty of 4K TVs that are colorful, large and sharp, but not all of them have the same features and settings or have the same picture and audio quality. Wit…

Netflix Paid $587 Million for Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositive — 5:39 PM ET Netflix paid $587 million in cash when it purchased Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive, the company disclosed in a federal filing. As part of the company’s Form 10-Q report with the Securities an…

Netflix Buys Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch Movie and Venice Opener ‘Ink’ — 5:30 PM ET Having just been announced as the Venice Film Festival curtain raiser, Danny Boyle’s “Ink” has found a new nome. Netflix has acquired the U.S. and Latin American rights to the film — about the early…

Shane Gillis Breaks Guinness World Record for Most Tickets Sold for a Solo Comedy Show (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:30 PM ET Shane Gillis has made comedy history. With 76,212 tickets sold for his July 17 show at Lincoln Financial Field, the stadium home of the Philadelphia Eagles, Gillis has broken the Guinness World Recor…

‘The Odyssey’: All the Ways Christopher Nolan’s Movie Is Different From the Book — 4:30 PM ET When the first footage from Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” dropped, some of the worst people on Al Gore’s internet lost their minds (Elon Musk chief among them). They decried its inaccuracies, eve…

Tessa Blake’s ‘If I Tell You’ Starring Carol Kane Acquired by Suncatcher Productions for Distribution (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:05 PM ET Suncatcher Productions has acquired the theatrical distribution rights to the family drama “If I Tell You,” directed by Tessa Blake. Based on Lisa O’Donnell’s novel “Closed Doors,” the film follows a…

Emmys to Move Five Categories Out of NBC Telecast In a Bid to Revamp the Ceremony (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:00 PM ET The Television Academy plans to reduce the number of Emmy categories that are awarded during its primetime Emmy telecast on Sept. 14. On Thursday, the Academy’s Board of Governors voted to shift five…

Kane Parsons, Curry Barker and the Multi-Million Dollar Battle for Gen Z Eyeballs — 5:19 PM ET In the months since the successes of ‘Backrooms' and ‘Obsession’, young filmmakers, memes and viral shorts have been the subject of multi-studio bidding wars.

Netflix Paid $587 Million for Ben Affleck’s AI Company — 5:01 PM ET The streaming giant disclosed the figure in a footnote in a securities filing Friday.

Apple Music Raises Subscription Prices — 4:17 PM ET The streaming service confirmed its first price hike since 2022, with standard subscriptions now going for $11.99 per month.

Time Isn’t on Paramount’s Side — 3:22 PM ET A court on Friday considered whether to issue a temporary restraining order that would freeze the Warner Bros. deal for a short period. Paramount still intends to close by the end of the quarter.

‘The Odyssey’ Journeys to New York, Anya Taylor-Joy Debuts ‘Lucky’ and This Week’s Best Events — 3:04 PM ET Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Is an “Action-Packed 11 Minutes,” Says FIFA Producer — 3:01 PM ET "The expected viewing figures on Sunday are going to be enormous, like probably the most viewed match of all time," Guy Carrington says.

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