⚡ News Roundup: 233 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jul 24)

‘Crutch’ Canceled After One Season at Paramount+ — Variety, 6:00 PM ET The Paramount+ multi-cam comedy “Crutch” is done after just one season, Variety has learned. The series, which starred Tracy Morgan in the title role, originally debuted on Paramount+ back in Novembe…

‘Backyard Baseball’ to Be Adapted as an Animated TV Series Starring Tiffany Haddish — Hollywood Reporter, 6:00 PM ET Arturo Castro, the AT&T guy, will voice Pablo Sanchez.

Panetta on Iran war: US 'in deep trouble' — The Hill, 5:59 PM ET Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the United States is in “deep trouble” with the Iran war, comparing it to the U.S.’s drawn out conflict in Vietnam. Panetta, who also led the Central Intell…

Musk's bad week: Tesla suffers worst slump since 2022, SpaceX drops ahead of Starship test flight — CNBC, 5:57 PM ET Tesla shares plunged almost 18% this week after the company missed on earnings and turned cash flow negative.

Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk — BBC News, 5:56 PM ET All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Trump to Speak as White House Correspondents Dinner Returns With More Security — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET President Trump remains the evening’s keynote speaker, as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.

WATCH: Trump says Venezuela is 'not ready yet' for elections after U.S. ouster of Maduro — PBS NewsHour, 5:52 PM ET "They're not ready yet for the elections, but at some point they will be," Trump said before mentioning the country's prowess in the Miss Universe pageants once he owned.

Trump to Speak as White House Correspondents Dinner Returns With More Security — 5:55 PM ET President Trump remains the evening’s keynote speaker, as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.

Paramount Agrees to Delay Warner Bros. Merger for Months — 5:42 PM ET The company agreed to a proposed freeze until June 2027, unless a judge issues a ruling before then on a lawsuit blocking the deal.

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Meets With Cabinet Over Whether to Intensify Iran Strikes — 5:41 PM ET The discussions at the White House came days before a planned meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Across the region, Iran and the United States continued to trade attacks.

Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran — 5:41 PM ET President Trump has insisted the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran would be a relatively short “excursion,” although it has lasted nearly five months, with no end in sight.

Democrats Vote to Put South Carolina First in 2028 Primary — 5:40 PM ET Along with Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia, the state will help decide the party’s next presidential nominee.

Cornell, Northwestern and Other Universities Plan for Classes at Middle East Campuses — 5:32 PM ET Even after the collapse of the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, American universities expect to teach in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and a new outpost is on track to open in Sau…

Trump’s Threatened New Front in Iran War Could Strain U.S. Forces — 5:26 PM ET President Trump has said he would expand the war if the Iran-backed Houthi militants launched additional attacks.

How a Summer of War With Iran Could Shape the Fall Elections — 5:21 PM ET President Trump and Republicans can’t seem to escape the political fallout of the conflict.

What We Know About the Police Shooting in Madison — 5:21 PM ET A Black man was shot and killed by the police on Wednesday, not far from the Wisconsin Capitol. An investigation is underway.

F.D.A. Panel’s Vote on Peptides Raises Concerns About a Prescribing Boom — 5:15 PM ET The committee endorsed broader use of the peptides in lightly regulated compounding pharmacies that have grown into a multibillion-dollar business.

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him — 5:10 PM ET Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

Trump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat — 5:04 PM ET The threat led the Secret Service to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old plane, raising questions about the security of the Qatari-donated jet.

Trump Administration Signs Contract for Long-Term National Guard Housing in D.C. — 5:03 PM ET The move was the latest sign that President Trump intends to keep armed Guard members deployed in the capital through the end of his term.

C.D.C. Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States — 4:59 PM ET Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania now join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia in cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.

Karim Khan Is Ousted as I.C.C. Chief Prosecutor Over Sexual Misconduct — 4:47 PM ET The International Criminal Court, which prosecutes some of the world’s most serious crimes, has been in limbo for years over the allegations against Karim A. A. Khan, its top prosecutor.

Help! I Might Be a Tradwife! — 4:46 PM ET I’m not the target audience for online content about frontier chores and child rearing. But if I’m honest, domestic rituals help to keep me sane.

China Wields Its Rare Earth Leverage Over Europe With New Export Controls — 4:37 PM ET Beijing banned shipments of important supplies to 14 companies on the cutting edge of chemicals processing, electric motors and defense.

India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions From Government — 4:36 PM ET Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s education minister to resign.

Former ‘60 Minutes’ Reporter Cecilia Vega Details Claims of Meddling — 4:33 PM ET Cecilia Vega described what she said was pressure from executives to insert bias into several segments that aired this year.

Small Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Tariffs — 4:25 PM ET The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal group that has successfully challenged President Trump’s past duties.

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Gretchen Whitmer Endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race — 4:19 PM ET Ms. Whitmer, a popular second-term governor, is wading into one of the most contentious Democratic primaries of this year’s midterms.

Rare Pompeii Ceiling Is Restored From Fragments, Depicting Scene From Myth — 4:05 PM ET By collecting about 1,000 fragments and painstakingly assembling the pieces, archaeologists restored a scene depicting the popular love story of Dionysus and Ariadne.

Brent Crude Oil Prices Top $100 as Conflict With Iran Drags On — 4:03 PM ET Stocks in Asia were down following a sell-off in the U.S. markets over soaring oil prices, rising borrowing costs and worries about the technology industry.

What to Know About Peptides the FDA Is Considering for Use — 3:55 PM ET The agency is considering whether compounding pharmacies should be allowed to produce BPC-157, TB-500 and other previously banned peptides.

As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home — 3:49 PM ET After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.

Car Condos Give Your Vehicle Luxury Housing — 3:48 PM ET No longer satisfied by regular parking garages, some drivers are upgrading their luxury vehicles’ homes.

A Turkish Governor Was Ousted. Were Bicycling Tights to Blame? — 3:30 PM ET Mehmet Fatih Cicekli posted some social media content of himself in workout gear. Then he lost his job.

Japanese Militant in Tel Aviv Airport Attack Dies in Lebanon at 78 — 3:28 PM ET Kozo Okamoto survived a 1972 suicide mission he undertook with two other members of the Japanese Red Army, a left-wing militant group aligned with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Can This New Enzyme Turn Back the Clock in Bodily Tissues? — 3:25 PM ET In a recent study, scientists devised a way of reversing the buildup of compounds that lead to some age-related diseases.

Why It’s Best to Keep Politics Out of Your Investment Strategy — 3:22 PM ET Despite the blurring of lines between big business and the Trump administration, investing in broad index funds instead of stocks with political ties looks like a better bet.

Opposing Defense Bill, Democrats Shift Their Tactics — 3:14 PM ET Crossing what was once seen as a political red line, Democrats voted against the usually bipartisan measure, registering dissent about the war in Iran.

A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon — 3:02 PM ET Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.

China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea — 5:29 PM ET China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea.

Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out — 5:27 PM ET The delay, filed in court on Friday, can cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not closed by next June.

Iran’s Abbas Araghchi vows ‘we fear no one’ — 5:24 PM ET Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran does not fear threats or 'succumb to pressures'.

Fury dominates Wach in Thailand boxing bout ahead of Joshua showdown — 5:19 PM ET Tyson Fury forced his Polish opponent, Mariusz Wach, to retire in the fight at a Muay Thai stadium in Pattaya, Thailand.

Spanish police accuse tractor driver of sparking wildfire as blazes spread — 4:51 PM ET The number of people forced to flee the heatwave-induced fires in Spain and France has now passed the 100,000 mark.

UNESCO places occupied West Bank, Lebanon sites on endangered heritage list — 4:51 PM ET Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles get emergency listing despite Israeli objections.

US small businesses challenge Trump’s new ‘forced labor’ tariffs — 4:49 PM ET In lawsuit on Friday, two small businesses said latest round of tariffs on 60 countries needs to be legally justified.

Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians near Nablus — 4:40 PM ET Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles in villages near Nablus

Venezuela to exit International Criminal Court, accusing it of ‘bias’ — 4:32 PM ET Announcement comes as Venezuela has hewed close to Trump administration, who has pledged to'disable' international court.

Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi-held Hodeidah, Yemeni group says — 4:27 PM ET Houthi-controlled foreign ministry warns that the attack will spark further escalation in the Yemeni conflict.

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens — 4:22 PM ET Canada cancelled planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony and the milestone opening was only among Canadians.

Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister? — 4:18 PM ET In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.

Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency — 4:03 PM ET More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in central Spain.

Car bomb attack kills 27 in northwest Pakistan — 3:16 PM ET The Pakistani Taliban said four suicide bombers carried out the assault in the country's northwest.

Musk's bad week: Tesla suffers worst slump since 2022, SpaceX drops ahead of Starship test flight — 5:57 PM ET Tesla shares plunged almost 18% this week after the company missed on earnings and turned cash flow negative.

Paramount agrees to delay WBD acquisition to as late as June 2027 amid legal challenge — 5:24 PM ET Paramount previously said it intended to complete its WBD acquisition by the end of September, but said Friday the agreement is a "significant win."

Why bond investors are pushing up some of your interest rates — 5:09 PM ET Many types of consumer loans such as mortgages peg their interest rate to the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds, which has been moving higher.

Moody's says 'unprecedented' AI spending threatens credit quality of Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and others — 4:33 PM ET Moody's said AI spending is forcing even the world's most cash-rich corporations to lean heavily on debt, stock sales and off-balance-sheet moves.

Trump defends DOJ subpoenas of NY Times reporters; Google also was targeted — 4:23 PM ET The DOJ is investigating the leak to The New York Times of security concerns about President Donald Trump's new Air Force One plane, donated by Qatar.

Megacap earnings and Fed meeting could test a market on edge next week. Here’s what’s ahead — 4:17 PM ET There's no shortage of hurdles the stock market will have to jump in the week ahead.

Bond market anxiety is growing over AI capex budgets — 4:07 PM ET Google, Amazon and Meta are seeing credit spreads widen as fixed-income investors demand more reward on companies they lend to.

Treasury yields slide as oil prices fall amid hopes for new U.S.-Iran peace talks — 4:04 PM ET U.S. Treasury yields slid on Friday as oil prices dropped following a report that Pakistan is ​exploring a way to restart peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Strait of Hormuz traffic may not return to normal for 12 months or more, according to prediction markets — 3:58 PM ET Kalshi traders give less than 50% odds that the key maritime passageway will fully reopen by July 2027.

CDC says massive cyclospora outbreak is now in nine states — 3:53 PM ET The four newly linked states — Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania — join Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and hard-hit Michigan.

1 hyperscaler megacap down, 3 to go. Alphabet raises the stakes on AI spending — 3:41 PM ET "Capex trends are going to be the number one focus," Club portfolio director Jeff Marks said Friday ahead of next week's Big Tech earnings.

Trump threatens EU with 'substantial TARIFF' for 'ROBBING' U.S. tech giants — 3:39 PM ET Trump on Truth Social railed against the European Union's new fine on Google and prior penalties against U.S. tech giants Apple, Meta and Amazon.

Oil falls on report Pakistan is pushing for new U.S.-Iran talks with China's backing — 3:12 PM ET Oil prices dropped by around 3% on Friday, but remained on track for a weekly jump of 10% as the U.S.-Iran war continued to escalate.

Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk — 5:56 PM ET All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car — 5:51 PM ET Isobella Perrie Sullivan's lawyer says she did not know that a bag in the car she was driving contained a bomb.

Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain — 5:47 PM ET Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.

Huge explosion and fire rip through Essex industrial site — 5:31 PM ET A major incident was declared as 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze south of Chelmsford.

Man describes trying to save mother and daughter who drowned off Essex beach — 5:14 PM ET Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.

ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations — 5:02 PM ET Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.

Slapping therapist jailed over death 'released early' — 4:45 PM ET A court is told the convicted man was returned to his native US where he may no longer be in custody.

PlayStation Network outage resolved after thousands of gamers unable to play — 4:37 PM ET The outage affected gamers' ability to launch games, apps or network features on their PlayStation.

PlayStation Network outage resolved after thousands of gamers unable to play — 4:37 PM ET The outage affected gamers' ability to launch games, apps or network features on their PlayStation.

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies — 4:23 PM ET The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026 — 4:20 PM ET Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.

Kim feels 'pretty cool' after carding historic 59 — 3:17 PM ET Michael Kim is thrilled to be "part of the history books" after a superb 12-under par round of 59 at the 3M Open in Minnesota.

Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge — 3:11 PM ET Police say a number of armed officers entered the River Thames but were recovered after the crash.

Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse — 5:45 PM ET Austin FC reported allegations to local law enforcementMultiple sources confirm the ongoing inquiriesMajor League Soccer club Austin FC is under investigation by the Austin, Texas police department a…

Two US small businesses sue Trump administration over fresh round of tariffs – US politics live — 5:34 PM ET Businesses say legislation used to implement the tariffs is ‘arbitrary and capricious’ as Trump claims tariffs target countries engaging in forced laborWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more…

Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states — 5:26 PM ET Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn’t back Trump’s re-election, but administration claims it’s a ‘misrepresentation’US politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration has…

Judge rules FDA restrictions on mifepristone are arbitrary and capricious — 5:24 PM ET Abortion medication ruled to be safe as judge orders Trump administration to consider overturning restrictions A federal judge upheld the safety of the abortion medication mifepristone and ordered th…

Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants — 5:22 PM ET After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Europe was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayersWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countriesDonald Trump has threatened the…

Chuck Russell, director of The Mask and The Blob, dies aged 74 — 4:51 PM ET The film-maker, also behind A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, died on Wednesday in his San Diego homeDirector Chuck Russell, who helped propel actors such as Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz and Dwayne “The Rock”…

Is strength training secretly just diet culture? – Stateside with Kai and Carter — 4:45 PM ET After years of trying to be skinny, Guardian reporter Madeleine Aggeler did a 180 and decided to 'bulk'. Bulking, or gaining weight on purpose to get stronger, challenged everything she had been taug…

This desert oasis is a biological wonderland. Trump’s border wall threatens to destroy it — 4:36 PM ET Environmental groups are sounding the alarm over plans that threaten a desert spring that’s home to rare fish and turtles and sacred to the O’odham peopleQuitobaquito Springs in south-west Arizona ha…

Doctor details condition of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in D4vd hearing — 4:10 PM ET Grant Ho, who performed postmortem examination, said he identified two stab wounds on 14-year-old’s bodyThe autopsy of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body took center stage on Friday as a hear…

Georgia school shooter handed victims’ families ‘life sentence of trauma’, court hears — 3:52 PM ET Colt Gray, who was 14 at time of attack on Apalachee high school, admits 55 charges including four counts of murderThe wife of a teacher killed in a high school shooting in Georgia two years ago told…

Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries — 3:51 PM ET DNC move aims to better represent views of party’s racially diverse voter base ahead of next presidential cycleDemocrats moved to keep South Carolina as the first state to vote in their party’s 2028…

Police say alcohol withdrawal caused woman’s death in California backcountry — 3:42 PM ET Joanna Ruth Shields’ body was found in a pool of water with suspicious marks, driving speculation she was attackedA young woman whose body was found in the backcountry of California’s Big Sur with su…

CBS analyst Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of DUI in Wisconsin — 3:28 PM ET Romo booked for operating vehicle under the influenceFirst-offense OWI is not criminal charge in WisconsinTony Romo, the CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, has been arrested on su…

WATCH: Trump says Venezuela is 'not ready yet' for elections after U.S. ouster of Maduro — 5:52 PM ET "They're not ready yet for the elections, but at some point they will be," Trump said before mentioning the country's prowess in the Miss Universe pageants once he owned.

Paramount will delay closing Warner buyout for months while judge considers states' challenge — 5:36 PM ET In a court filing, Paramount said it wouldn't close the merger until either a court ruling is made on the merits of the states' lawsuit or June 1, 2027.

Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest — 5:26 PM ET South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates' support among Black voters.

WATCH: Trump touts new nuclear reactors in his push to speed up domestic power — 4:45 PM ET President Donald Trump hosted executives from nuclear power companies Friday in the Oval Office to celebrate a new milestone in the White House's push to accelerate the growth of nuclear power in the…

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations — 4:21 PM ET The International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, the court's oversigh…

Police boat crashes into central London bridge, sending officers into River Thames — 4:09 PM ET A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said.

WATCH: What to know about India's youth-led Gen Z 'cockroach' protests — 3:49 PM ET What began as outrage over leaked national entrance exams has exploded into one of India's biggest youth-led protest movements in years.

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at White House Correspondents' Dinner after attack disrupted April event — 3:31 PM ET Call it White House Dinner 2.0, or Take Two, or, in Trump's own words, a "HOT ticket." The big unknown is whether Trump will bring the fighting words against the press he'd planned to deliver in Apri…

Canadian legislator reads out apparent LLM response in floor speech — 5:25 PM ET "Here’s a more natural, flowing version of that section..."

Anthropic's Opus 5 is about token efficiency, not a capability leap — 5:05 PM ET Models are improving quickly, but the cheaper options are often good enough.

Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent — 3:41 PM ET Roku blames RAM shortage after CEO called it "great" for business in May.

RFK Jr.'s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses — 3:10 PM ET There's no human safety or efficacy data, but that no longer seems to matter.

Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first — 5:50 PM ET Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing Black and Latino voters. New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also hold early contests.

ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan — 5:37 PM ET The International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, the court's oversigh…

How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time — 4:00 PM ET The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's leaders speak with NPR's Juana Summers about how t…

Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here are the growing number of other countries doing the same — 5:15 PM ET Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and e…

Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber — 4:43 PM ET The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture — 3:56 PM ET The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.

Five Theories of the Jon Ossoff Moment — 4:52 PM ET The Georgia Democrat is running for reelection to the Senate. Why are so many people buzzing about him as a 2028 presidential candidate?

The U.S. Is Subtly Shifting Its Iran Strategy — 3:22 PM ET Regime collapse is unlikely, but a revised approach might still degrade the Iranian position.

Why Would Meta Download So Much Porn? — 3:15 PM ET Filings from a recent lawsuit allege that the tech company accessed—and distributed—copyrighted adult films, blueprints for 3-D-printable handguns, celebrity deepfakes, and more.

Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses — 3:23 PM ET Meta's smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especia…

Qualcomm is about to raise prices and that’s bad news for everyone — 3:14 PM ET Qualcomm sent a letter to customers on Friday warning of plans to increase its prices by "a percentage in the double digits," Bloomberg reports. The price hikes will go into effect starting with prod…

Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star — 3:06 PM ET Midjourney, which has gone from generating AI cat images to full-body ultrasound scans, is getting into a new field: astrology. The AI startup announced on Thursday that it has acquired the personali…

Panetta on Iran war: US 'in deep trouble' — 5:59 PM ET Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the United States is in “deep trouble” with the Iran war, comparing it to the U.S.’s drawn out conflict in Vietnam. Panetta, who also led the Central Intell…

Live updates: Trump set to return to White House Correspondents' dinner — 5:36 PM ET President Trump will speak Friday evening at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The association said earlier this week it will honor a Secret Service agent who was pivota…

Carney: Canada ready to respond if new Trump tariffs enacted — 5:06 PM ET Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday during a press conference that Canada is prepared to respond to President Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods if intensified negot…

UK House Speaker touts stability amid political churn — 5:06 PM ET U.K. House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle landed in Washington this week, arriving just as the United Kingdom cycled through yet another prime minister. "We're overachieving on prime ministers,…

Paramount Skydance agrees to hold off on Warner Bros. merger — 4:58 PM ET Paramount Skydance said Friday that it has agreed to delay the company’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery amid a pending lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general to block the merger.…

Whitmer endorses Stevens in Michigan race — 4:55 PM ET Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) made a surprise, last-minute endorsement for Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) over progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the open Michigan Senate race on Friday — highlighting…

OpenAI, Hugging Face breach stokes fear on what's next for AI — 4:48 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI, Hugging Face breach stokes fears on what's next for AI Washington and the technology industry are on high alert this week after OpenAI revealed th…

Platner recruiter: Reddit posts 'should've been a red line' — 4:33 PM ET Morris Katz, the Democratic strategist who helped recruit Graham Platner to run for the U.S. Senate in Maine, reflected on the string of controversies that led up to Platner’s decision to exit the ra…

Trump on LeBron James as he joins Philadelphia: 'Maybe he's a racist' — 4:13 PM ET President Trump described NBA superstar LeBron James as a possible racist, saying he prefers Michael Jordan when asked about the two in the Oval Office on Friday. “Well, Michael Jordan's a guy that's…

Trump says 'nobody got out ahead' on Saudi nuclear deal despite Abraham Accords twist — 4:08 PM ET President Trump said Friday that "nobody got out ahead" of him in the announcement of a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, despite the president changing the terms of the agreement the n…

Trump touts US nuclear reactors hitting new milestone — 4:08 PM ET President Trump said Friday that four new nuclear power plants had hit a key milestone recently, a win for a vital energy source his administration has promoted. Flanked by CEOs and administration of…

California rejected almost 150K mail-in primary ballots — 4:03 PM ET California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots during its June primary, the highest total in recent election cycles, as a surge in late-postmarked ballots sparked concerns about changes to U.S. P…

Watch live: Trump takes center stage at White House correspondents' dinner — 4:00 PM ET President Trump will deliver remarks Friday evening at the do-over White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, three months after the first event was disrupted by a gunman looking to targe…

NYC police investigating two Upper West Side stabbings as possible hate crimes — 3:24 PM ET The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is investigating two stabbings as possible hate crimes, police said Thursday. An Asian man and a Jewish man were injured in separate attacks, which occurred…

Education Department removes antidiscrimination rule — 3:20 PM ET The Education Department said Thursday that it is rescinding a long-standing policy allowing statistical disparities to serve as evidence of discrimination in schools during civil rights investigatio…

Inside Trump officials' quiet maneuvering in Louisiana’s redistricting shakeup — 5:33 PM ET The White House is trying to discourage a previously endorsed candidate from switching districts.

Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens for Michigan Senate seat — 3:26 PM ET Whitmer waded into one of the highest-profile ideological battles within the Democratic Party.

St. Louis Democratic House primary exposes party rifts over Israel — 5:17 PM ET St. Louis Public Radio hosted one of the first media appearances this year between Rep. Wesley Bell and former Congresswoman Cori Bush. The primary race is a rematch of a race Bush lost last year to…

Trump's replacement tariffs continue to put pressure on U.S. economy — 4:26 PM ET President Trump slapped replacement tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union to replace expiring ones.

Scott overcomes pressure and big pal Dean to give Scotland golden start — 5:50 PM ET Duncan Scott and Tom Dean have won together. Scotland's poster boy Scott might have only finished little under a second in front of his big pal from England - who had to settle for bronze - but that…

David Ornstein: Real Madrid Enter Race For Wanted World Cup Star — 5:50 PM ET Real Madrid Join Yan Diomande Race as Liverpool Face Another Transfer SetbackReal Madrid have entered the battle for Yan Diomande, and that matters. It matters for RB Leipzig, it matters for Paris Sa…

2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 7 quarterfinals Live results, scores, schedule & bracket: Price into a 4th major semifinal of 2026 — 5:50 PM ET Only two more spots are up for grabs in the semifinals!

Kansas City mayor makes push to land NBA franchise — 5:49 PM ET Kansas City mayor makes push to land NBA franchise

“I think we could easily support an NBA team, and I … — 5:49 PM ET “I think we could easily support an NBA team, and I …

Caitlin Clark on LeBron James joining Philadelphia: 'No way! I just pitched him for the Pacers' — 5:49 PM ET Caitlin Clark on LeBron James joining Philadelphia: 'No way! I just pitched him for the Pacers'

“Welcome to the city!” Barkley wrote on social media. … — 5:49 PM ET “Welcome to the city!” Barkley wrote on social media. …

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, July 25 at Mets — 5:48 PM ET The Dodgers were supposed to have two games on Fox during this road trip, but last Saturday in The Bronx rain got in the way and postponed the middle game against the Yankees. So we’ll have to settle…

Banks wins again but mixed results for Scotland's women & para pairs — 5:48 PM ET Jason Banks made it two wins from two in the men's singles on a mixed day for Team Scotland in the bowls at the SEC Centre. Former world number one, Banks, backed up his first group game win on Thurs…

Rhett Lowder gets his moment to shine for the Reds — 5:47 PM ET Can he pitch his way into the starting rotation in a ‘retooled’ 2027 Reds roster?

Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of OWI. What we know — 5:47 PM ET Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current NFL analyst for CBS Tony Romo was arrested on July 23. Here's what we know.

Ravens sign Chris Moore after workout with veteran wide receivers — 5:46 PM ET The Ravens are signing veteran wide receiver Chris Moore, reuniting with one of their former draft picks as training camp begins.

The WNBA All-Stars met Obama and found the good vibes that have been missing — 5:46 PM ET CHICAGO – On a Friday morning drive to Jackson Park and the start of WNBA All-Star Game festivities, an overcast sky dulled the spectacular horizon line of Lake Michigan. Scaffolding hid the Statue o…

Tyrese Maxey says “I’m like Coach Cal” after successfully recruiting LeBron James to Philadelphia — 5:46 PM ET Tyrese Maxey ends up a teammate of LeBron James after recruiting him over the offseason.

BCCI should incentivise Emerging Men's Tournament: Wasim Jaffer — 5:46 PM ET Former India opener Wasim Jaffer lauded the BCCI's inaugural Emerging Men's Tournament. He suggested incentives for players to boost red-ball cricket's appeal. The tournament aimed to identify promis…

Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse — 5:45 PM ET Major League Soccer club Austin FC is under investigation by the Austin, Texas police department and the FBI for allegations relating to sexual abuse within the club’s academy. Multiple sources, spea…

What channel are the Phillies on tonight? What channel are the Yankees on? — 5:45 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies face the New York Yankees tonight. Here's how to watch.

Does a hockey fight need a game around it? Bare Knuckle Ice Wars will find out with ESPN deal — 5:45 PM ET Can hockey fights without the hockey make an impact in today's sports media landscape?

How to live stream Braves vs Orioles: MLB, TV channel — 5:45 PM ET Former National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. could be back in the lineup for the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves (60-42) on Friday night as the club opens a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles…

Continuing upward trend vital for Jonah Laulu and Raiders’ defense — 5:45 PM ET Defensive lineman has size to play both end in 3-4 base and tackle in even-front alignments in Rob Leonard’s system

Patriots waive WR Jimmy Kibble with an injury designation — 5:44 PM ET The Patriots agreed to terms with tight end Jeremiah Franklin on Thursday.

UCF transfer forward Jamichael Stillwell commits to Texas Tech — 5:40 PM ET UCF transfer forward Jamichael Stillwell has committed to Texas Tech, On3’s Joe Tipton reported Friday afternoon. The 6-8 senior is awaiting an additional year of eligibility through an injunction. I…

How to live stream Yankees vs Phillies: MLB, TV channel — 5:40 PM ET Two World Series contenders meet under the lights Friday as the Yankees open a marquee interleague series against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. How to Watch Yankees vs Phillies The Yankees head…

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Matthew Boyd vs. Jared Jones — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Real Madrid ‘have changed their stance’ on transfer deal following World Cup — 5:40 PM ET La Liga giants Real Madrid have done a complete 180 on their stance on the potential signing of Manchester City star Rodri.This comes amid confirmation on the part of some of the most reliable source…

Pair of Rangers draft picks land in the top ten of ESPN insider's team prospect rankings — 5:39 PM ET The Rangers added several promising prospects in last month's draft, and two are already ranked near the top.

VJ Edgecombe celebrates LeBron James joining 76ers with 'Can't believe this my life' meme — 5:39 PM ET VJ Edgecombe was all smiles after LeBron James announced he would be joining the Philadelphia 76ers and recreated one of the superstar's memes.

Barack Obama encourages Caitlin Clark ahead of WNBA All-Star Game: 'Don't let all this nonsense get you down' — 5:38 PM ET Here's what the former U.S. president said to the three-time WNBA All-Star on Friday.

📅 Find out when Europe's top football leagues start in 26/27 — 5:38 PM ET After the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European clubs are already back in training ahead of the start of the 26/27 season. The opening kick-off of the continent’s five major leagues will t.…

Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton Had 2-Word Response to LeBron James News — 5:36 PM ET Everyone in the sports world is reacting to the stunning news of NBA star LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia Sixers. It’s a game-changing moment in sports history, as James announced this is…

Trump Attacks LeBron James in Oval Office Rant: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist…’ — 5:35 PM ET Trump said he would pick Michael Jordan as the best basketball player ever over LeBron James because he is a golf buddy and because James might be "racist"

West Ham Female Player Pathway celebrates historic season as Katie Zelem and Laia Codina inspire future stars — 5:35 PM ET The West Ham Female Player Pathway celebrated one of its most successful seasons to date after West Ham United Women’s first team stars Katie Zelem and Laia Codina surprised players during a speci...

Melvine Malard departs Man United for club-record sale and joins WSL rivals Chelsea — 5:35 PM ET Chelsea have announced the signing of French international Melvine Malard from fellow Women’s Super League side Manchester United. The 26-year-old forward joined Man United on an initial loan deal a.…

Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars ahead of practice in Chicago: ‘I could not be a bigger fan’ — 5:35 PM ET CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama surprised the players and coaches of the WNBA All-Star team Friday morning during a practice at the Obama Presidential Center. The team — which includes stars…

The ultimate WAFCON 2026 preview: Teams, players and storylines to watch this year — 5:35 PM ET WAFCON returns to Morocco for the 2026 edition, in a fascinating moment for African women’s football. Established powers are under pressure, new nations are arriving with ambition, and some of the c.…

Wigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints — 5:34 PM ET Wigan Warriors earn their third successive derby win against St Helens as their opponents kick off the post-Paul Rowley era with a humbling Super League loss.

Wakefield thrash Castleford despite early red card — 5:34 PM ET Wakefield Trinity fight back from 10-6 behind and overcome a first-half red card to thrash Castleford Tigers and maintain their surprise Super League bid.

Cliftonville inflict heavy defeat on Lisburn Ladies — 5:32 PM ET Cliftonville defeat Lisburn Ladies by a convincing 7-0 scoreline in the NIFL Women's Premiership, while Derry City beat Larne by the same scoreline and Crusaders draw 2-2 with Lisburn Rangers.

NFL Analyst: 49ers’ $88 Million Star ‘Hasn’t Earned’ Massive Paycheck — 5:32 PM ET The Athletic's Vic Tafur called out San Francisco 49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir for not playing up to his 5-year, $88.8 million contract. The post NFL Analyst: 49ers’ $88 Million Star ‘Hasn’t Earned’ Ma…

Winners and losers of the LeBron James Sweepstakes — 5:32 PM ET The reverberations from LeBron's decision to join the Sixers will be felt far and wide; let’s start getting our arms around it all.

Amid Mets' Francisco Lindor chatter, David Stearns won't rule anything out ahead of trade deadline — 5:30 PM ET When asked about ruling out the possibility of trading Francisco Lindor on Friday ahead of the Mets' series opener against the Dodgers, David Stearns didn't give a straight answer.

Charles Barkley believes LeBron James can surpass Michael Jordan — 5:30 PM ET Charles Barkley has long maintained LeBron James can’t catch Michael Jordan in the GOAT debate, but he’s finally willing to reconsider. Throughout this latest summer of LeBron, Barkley has insisted h…

Elite 2028 running back plans to visit FSU — 5:30 PM ET Florida State is one the teams pursuing 2028 four-star running back Xander Edwards the most. He plans to visit them during the season.

Myles Garrett ranked as NFL's best edge rusher by Sports Illustrated — 5:30 PM ET Sports Illustrated ranked Myles Garrett as the best edge rusher in the NFL, which there should be little debate about.

Falcons Recap: Rookies report to camp, RB duo ranked No. 1 — 5:30 PM ET Falcons rookies report to training camp, more Stefon Diggs-to-ATL hype in today's recap

Why Enzo Maresca started Man City job a month early to help Phil Foden — 5:30 PM ET Phil Foden was Pep Guardiola's protege, but the Manchester City star was also the focus of early attention from incoming boss Enzo Maresca.

Brendan Allen: Dricus du Plessis Being Spoonfed Easy Matchups — 5:30 PM ET According to Brendan Allen, former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis is being spoonfed easy matchups by the UFC matchmakers.Du Plessis defeated former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman…

How to live stream Cubs vs Pirates: MLB, TV channel, live stream, watch, free, Friday — 5:30 PM ET The Pittsburgh Pirates (53-50) return home on Friday night with a new bullpen arm as they open a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs (57-45) at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. How to Watch Chicago Cubs v…

Gamethread 7/24: Phillies vs Yankees — 5:30 PM ET The Yankees come to town on Friday night

Maresca says he won’t ‘copy and paste’ Pep’s style — 5:30 PM ET Enzo Maresca says he will implement his own style of football at Manchester City and will not try to copy the way Pep Guardiola’s teams played. Men's Team Anderson joins City The Italian met the med.…

Eastern Conference Power Rankings: Where do new-look 76ers stack up vs. Knicks, Celtics after adding LeBron? — 5:22 PM ET James' decision to sign with the 76ers has shifted the league's power balance further toward the East

Dribble Handoff: Which new college basketball coach will have the most successful long-term career? — 5:22 PM ET Our experts predict which new hire from the 2026 coaching carousel will find the most long-term success

NBA odds: LeBron James signing with 76ers causes massive movement in futures markets — 5:21 PM ET The King is headed to Philadelphia and here's how oddsmakers have reacted to the news

LeBron James 76ers' contract explained: Smallest salary of his career and an option for a 25th season — 4:59 PM ET LeBron James will make $3,876,529 in the 2026-27 season, less than he made as a rookie in 2003-04

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets by targeting Yankees vs. Phillies, MLB betting on Friday — 4:57 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for Phillies vs. Yankees, MLB betting on Friday

Agent's Take: Brandon Aiyuk has only himself to blame for 49ers limbo chaos — 4:45 PM ET The wide receiver remains tied to San Francisco through the reserve/left squad list, and his refusal to seek reinstatement has kept his NFL future frozen

Most talented NBA starting lineup ever? LeBron James fits perfectly on 76ers ... if everything goes right — 4:43 PM ET The 76ers' starting lineup has an eye-popping level of talent on paper, so how will the roster function on the floor?

Borgata Sportsbook promo code 2026: Bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets — 4:26 PM ET Borgata Sportsbook promo code for new users: CBSB100 to bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets

Winners and losers of LeBron James choosing the 76ers: Cavs, Celtics and Steph Curry all suffer massive blows — 4:12 PM ET The ripple effects of LeBron landing in Philadelphia are wide-reaching

LeBron James picks the 76ers: Grading his 'last decision' as Philly beats out Heat, Cavaliers, Warriors — 4:05 PM ET LeBron picked the Sixers over the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors and Wolves, so how do our NBA writers grade his choice?

LeBron James lands with 76ers: NBA superstar picks Philly over Cavs, Heat in shocking move — 4:04 PM ET The NBA's all-time leading scorer is headed to Philadelphia for what could be the final chapter in his Hall of Fame career

Caitlin Clark weighs in on recent WNBA controversies as Barack Obama tells her to block out the 'nonsense' — 3:55 PM ET Clark and other All-Stars, in Chicago for the ASG, met the former president on Friday morning

HQ PM Newsletter 7/24/2026 — 3:35 PM ET What to watch Friday: Yankees vs. Phillies, Skubal on mound for Tigers + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Tarik Skubal takes the mound, Yankees vs. Phillies and more — 3:34 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

Edgar Berlanga looking to show off his reinvention in Zuffa Boxing debut against Steven Butler — 3:25 PM ET Berlanga hopes to make sure his last fight against Hamzah Sheeraz is a distant memory after this weekend

Scott overcomes pressure and big pal Dean to give Scotland golden start — 5:49 PM ET Scotland's Duncan Scott thrilled a home crowd with his swim to gold at Tollcross on the first full day of competition at the Commonwealth Games.

Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets in record-breaking thriller — 5:28 PM ET Birmingham Phoenix set a record-breaking innings at Edgbaston with a whopping 214 - the highest score Edgbaston has ever seen in The Hundred. Despite a valiant chase and a mighty response of 204 from…

Wigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints — 5:16 PM ET Wigan Warriors earn their third successive derby win against St Helens as their opponents kick off the post-Paul Rowley era with a humbling Super League loss.

'Room for improvement' but McClenaghan 2.0 on track — 4:52 PM ET Rhys McClenaghan reflects on his qualifying session for the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final on Monday.

'Room for improvement' but McClenaghan 2.0 on track — 4:52 PM ET Rhys McClenaghan reflects on his qualifying session for the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final on Monday.

Phoenix beat Rockets in high-scoring thriller — 4:48 PM ET Joe Clarke and Will Smeed hit fifties as Birmingham Phoenix post the second-highest total in Hundred history to beat Trent Rockets.

Real Madrid confident of signing Rodri - Saturday's gossip — 4:37 PM ET Real Madrid are confident they will sign Rodri from Man City, Arsenal eye player-plus-cash deal for Atletico striker Julian Alvarez, while Roma are keen on Fulham winger Oscar Bobb, plus more.

Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026 — 4:20 PM ET Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.

Kim feels 'pretty cool' after carding historic 59 — 3:17 PM ET Michael Kim is thrilled to be "part of the history books" after a superb 12-under par round of 59 at the 3M Open in Minnesota.

Rampant Wigan sweep to derby win as St Helens’ Rowley sacking fails to spark change — 5:04 PM ET Super League: Wigan 38-16 St HelensSaints thrashed day after sacking head coach RowleyWigan Warriors underlined the gulf between themselves and St Helens with an emphatic victory over their great riv…

England gymnast Gabriel Langton suffers nasty fall in Commonwealth Games final — 4:53 PM ET Teenager landed head-first during high bar routineCanada win men’s team gold, with England secondEngland’s bid for a fourth successive Commonwealth Games men’s artistic gymnastics team title was over…

Dismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case — 3:39 PM ET Richard Boardman dropped by group of rugby playersFootball group includes family of Nobby StilesThe solicitor dismissed by a group of over 1,000 rugby players with brain injuries who are suing the sp…

Lani Pallister opens Australia’s Commonwealth Games tally with 400m freestyle gold — 3:26 PM ET Pallister clocks 3.59.56 to beat NZ’s Erika FairweatherFellow Australian Jenna Forrester wins the bronzeLani Pallister has opened Australia’s medal tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games by winning…

‘Crutch’ Canceled After One Season at Paramount+ — 6:00 PM ET The Paramount+ multi-cam comedy “Crutch” is done after just one season, Variety has learned. The series, which starred Tracy Morgan in the title role, originally debuted on Paramount+ back in Novembe…

HBO Max Leads the Emmy Drama and Comedy Races for the First Time Since 2017. How Often Do Both Frontrunners Win? — 5:30 PM ET HBO Max wants it all. The most-nominated network enters Phase 2 of the Emmy race with the year’s two most-nominated series, giving the platform a rare opportunity to capture television’s top drama an…

‘Lanterns’ Trailer: Hal Jordan Visits Sinestro in Prison, Guy Gardner Has a Cameo and a Shape-Shifting Manhunter Is on the Loose — 4:52 PM ET HBO’s upcoming DC Studios drama “Lanterns” got a new trailer for the Green Lantern-inspired mystery at San Diego Comic Con. The eight-episode series premieres on HBO on Aug. 16. The show stars Kyle C…

Noah Wyle on ‘The Pitt’ Fan Discourse, Saving Hollywood and What’s Coming In Season 3 — 4:30 PM ET Noah Wyle knows some “The Pitt” fans came down hard on his character, Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, given how the character’s personal struggles caused him to lash out at some of his colleagues in…

‘My Little Pony: Forever Friendship’ YouTube Series to Launch in 2027 — 4:30 PM ET Hasbro is launching a brand new “My Little Pony” series exclusively on YouTube. Titled “My Little Pony: Forever Frienship,” the show will debut on YouTube in early 2027. Nine-minute episodes will dro…

Emmy Predictions: Inside the First Episode Submissions, Where Two ‘Widow’s Bay’ Nominees Chose the Same One — 4:20 PM ET Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and T…

CAPE and Janet Yang Productions Unveil Short Film Challenge Grants With Auli‘i Cravalho and ‘Anora’ Producer on Jury (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:15 PM ET The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Janet Yang Productions have granted four filmmakers $25,000 to produce their films as part of the Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge. The filmmake…

‘Interview With the Vampire’ Renewed for Season 4, Titled ‘Queen of the Damned’ — 4:15 PM ET “Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire” has been renewed for Season 4, titled “Queen of the Damned.” The renewal was announced at San Diego Comic Con and comes ahead of the Season 3 finale on Sunday…

Emmys 2026 Voters’ Guide: Breaking Down the Early Frontrunners — 3:45 PM ET While down-the-line voting has often scored huge, the 2026 Emmys may shake up the usual tradition. Some of the biggest shows of the year are only recognized in the acting categories but miss in serie…

Paramount Agrees to Postpone Warner Bros. Merger Until After Antitrust Trial — 3:40 PM ET Paramount Skydance has reached an agreement with a coalition of state attorneys general to postpone the Warner Bros. Discovery merger until after an antitrust trial. The company entered a joint stipu…

‘Backyard Baseball’ to Be Adapted as an Animated TV Series Starring Tiffany Haddish — 6:00 PM ET Arturo Castro, the AT&T guy, will voice Pablo Sanchez.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Says Comedy Is About “Making People Smile, Making People Laugh” — 5:25 PM ET Comedians Lisa Gilroy, Chris Fleming and Atsuko Okasuka were also feted at the Just For Laughs comedy festival's awards show on Friday in Montreal.

‘Lanterns’ Trailer Reveals Sinestro and Its Manhunter Threat as Aaron Pierre Wins Over Comic-Con — 5:00 PM ET Co-star Kyle Chandler and the creative team showed off footage galore at the con.

One of Telluride Film Fest’s Marquee Venues Significantly Damaged by Flash Flood, but Fest Believes It Will Be Operational by Labor Day Weekend — 4:47 PM ET A massive downpour hit Telluride last Friday afternoon, causing multiple mudslides that pummeled numerous homes and businesses.

‘Rick and Morty’ Spinoff ‘President Curtis’ Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Adult Swim — 4:45 PM ET Voice star Keith David and the rest of the team made the announcement at Comic-Con for the Adult Swim series that debuts Sunday.

‘The Odyssey’ Holding Strong for Big Second Weekend in $84.5M Range — 4:22 PM ET The film could decline as little as 32 percent, a rare hold for a blockbuster movie.

Move Over Microdramas, Here Come the Microsports (Exclusive) — 4:20 PM ET World 1 has created new 30-second competitions for vertical video.

‘Interview With the Vampire’ Renewed for Season 4 With Rebrand to ’Queen of the Damned’ — 4:15 PM ET Hannah Moscovitch, an executive producer on 'The Vampire Lestat,' will take over as showrunner.

Megan Moroney Has Read Your TikTok Comments and Doesn’t Really Care What You Have to Say — 4:07 PM ET The 28-year-old country singer has grown used to the public commentary: “Anything anyone can say about me has already been said on the internet, and I've read it myself on TikTok.”

Paramount Agrees to Hold Off on Warner Bros. Merger Until After Antitrust Trial — 4:06 PM ET The studio and coalition of states looking to block the deal reached a truce on when Paramount can close the deal, if at all.

Trump Orders Warnings Placed at ‘Inaccurate’ Smithsonian History Museum — 5:43 PM ET President Trump said the signage at the National Museum of American History would correct what a disputed White House report described as “extreme political activism.”

Charli XCX ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album Review — 5:08 PM ET How does one follow a pop album that became a cultural juggernaut? On “Music, Fashion, Film,” Charli XCX embraces, and even glorifies, the slapdash.

Freddy Cannon, Rocker Who Sang ‘Palisades Park,’ Dies at 89 — 4:07 PM ET Known as Boom Boom, he recorded a string of hits in the 1950s and ’60s, including “Tallahassee Lassie,” which began as a poem by his mother.

Medical Examiner in D4vd Murder Case Describes Body in Graphic Testimony — 4:00 PM ET The testimony came on the fourth day of the singer’s preliminary hearing. He is accused of fatally stabbing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, and dismembering her body.

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