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This is a snapshot of everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours. We poll 45 RSS feeds across roughly 21 outlets — NYT, BBC, Guardian, ESPN, Politico, NPR, Wired, Variety, and more — and combine them into one scannable feed.

How to read this: The 🔥 Top Headlines section up top is the “if you only have 30 seconds” cut — the most recent stories across the most outlets. Below that, the All Headlines list lets you scan every title in one glance. After that, the full breakdown gives you each story as a card with a one-line summary and a direct link to the source — stories are grouped by topic — News, Politics, Sports, and Culture — so you can jump to whichever beat you came for.

Every headline is a clickable link to the original article. Times are in Eastern. Duplicates (same story syndicated to multiple feeds at the same outlet) are filtered out automatically.

Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:00 PM ET through 6:00 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 236 stories from 18 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
112 stories
across 11 outlets
🏟️ Sports
85 stories
across 4 outlets
🏛️ Politics
20 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
19 stories
across 3 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

The 7 most-recent headlines from across the newsrooms — if you only have 30 seconds, read these.

English cricket club under fire after 'Clicky Ponting' finger-click cheating claim goes viral — Yahoo Sports, 5:58 PM ET An amateur cricket match has sparked controversy over alleged umpire deception. A fielder reportedly clicked his fingers to simulate an edge off the bat. This incident has led to a formal investigati…

Gunther von Hagens, Creator of Polarizing ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibits, Dies at 81 — New York Times, 5:57 PM ET A German scientist, he developed a process for turning corpses into posable figures. His shows drew millions of visitors, and many detractors.

Obama to Headline Democratic Redistricting Fund-Raiser — New York Times, 5:56 PM ET After exhausting their gerrymandering options in 2026, the party is hoping to redraw more congressional maps ahead of the next election cycle.

Cyclospora concerns raise questions about produce safety — The Hill, 5:55 PM ET Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Cyclospora concerns continue to dominate As federal health officials insist the U.S. food health supply is "safe" am…

Former Michigan Wolverine expresses belief in Bob Chesney and UCLA — Yahoo Sports, 5:55 PM ET The UCLA Bruins are winning the offseason by luring in Bob Chesney and over 40 new transfers. Now the team needs to prove it on the field.

Commonwealth Games medal table and results — BBC Sport, 5:50 PM ET The latest medals table for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Trump Administration Tells the Truth — The Atlantic, 5:50 PM ET A government lawyer admitted in a court filing that the administration withheld grants based on whom states had voted for.

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Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 112 stories across 11 outlets

📰 New York Times (40 stories)

Gunther von Hagens, Creator of Polarizing ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibits, Dies at 81 — 5:57 PM ET A German scientist, he developed a process for turning corpses into posable figures. His shows drew millions of visitors, and many detractors.

Obama to Headline Democratic Redistricting Fund-Raiser — 5:56 PM ET After exhausting their gerrymandering options in 2026, the party is hoping to redraw more congressional maps ahead of the next election cycle.

How to Predict the Weather in Our Era of Freakish Storms — 5:55 PM ET I didn’t want to have to depend on a weather app to know when the storms are coming.

A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge. — 5:54 PM ET Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.

Japan Mounts Rescues in Buildings That Collapsed After Strong Quake — 5:43 PM ET Emergency workers were racing to find people and extinguish fires after the 6.8 magnitude quake struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.

What Is Open-Weight A.I.? — 5:43 PM ET As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weight” has been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn $83.3 Million Award in Carroll Defamation Case — 5:40 PM ET President Trump paid E. Jean Carroll more than $5 million from a 2023 lawsuit, but he is now asking the court to overturn a much larger award that a jury ordered him to pay in 2024 for defaming her.

Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport — 5:39 PM ET A flurry of diplomacy has eased tensions, officials said, after an incident risked triggering a wider war.

Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Food Safety — 5:34 PM ET The parasitic infections have reached unprecedented levels in the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.

Graham and Netanyahu Worked Together to Denounce International Criminal Court — 5:30 PM ET Senator Lindsey Graham helped to coordinate a group of lawmakers to rebuke the I.C.C., which was investigating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

Clashes Erupt in Pakistani Kashmir as Voting in Local Election Begins — 5:20 PM ET Dozens have died in recent weeks ahead of a weekslong regional election, officials said. A banned civil rights group said supporters died in conflicts with the police.

Behind Closed Doors, Trump Huddles With Netanyahu and Zelensky — 5:19 PM ET The visits by the leaders of Israel and Ukraine underscored just how deeply President Trump was enmeshed in conflicts he had promised — and failed — to end quickly.

Here’s what to know. — 5:14 PM ET

ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive — 5:12 PM ET Federal agents are arresting spouses of Americans, tech workers and others whose visas have expired, including many who have active applications to stay in the country.

Houthis Claim Strike on Another Saudi Oil Tanker — 5:09 PM ET With their ally, Iran, bottling up the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi group in Yemen is escalating its declared blockade of Saudi shipping in another vital waterway, the Red Sea.

Couple Stalked by eBay Settle for $56 Million — 5:02 PM ET Two Massachusetts journalists were harassed by a Silicon Valley security team in a case that raised questions about when executives should be held responsible.

Jewish Terrorism Is Also a Threat to Zionism — 5:00 PM ET A blunt warning for Israel.

How Cubans Are Surviving — 4:52 PM ET It’s been six months since the U.S. cut off the island’s fuel sources. Our reporters went there and found remarkable stories of resilience.

Gov. Sherrill in the Hot Seat After U.S. Demand for Noncitizens’ Names — 4:50 PM ET After disclosing that thousands of ineligible people were added to the voter rolls, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is trying to bring accountability while resisting President Trump’s narrative.

‘OnlyMarms’: Marmots Are on OnlyFans to Raise Money for Research — 4:50 PM ET A team of scientists uploaded videos of the squirrel-like rodents in the wild on the adult-content site OnlyFans to raise money amid government budget cuts.

Georgia Teen Is Sentenced to Life for Deadly School Shooting — 4:48 PM ET The boy pleaded guilty to 55 charges stemming from the 2024 attack at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., that killed two students and two teachers.

Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar? — 4:36 PM ET Democratic Party officials have approved a new calendar that puts South Carolina at the head of the line. Black and Latino voters will gain new clout.

Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I. — 4:24 PM ET Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools. The union was a sponsor but has been outspoken on the dangers of A.I.

Senators Forge a Deal on Graham’s Bill to Advance Russia Sanctions — 4:24 PM ET Senators announced a breakthrough on the long-stalled measure as Senator Lindsey Graham, its main champion, was memorialized.

Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent? — 4:23 PM ET More light at the day’s end comes at a price: much later winter sunrises across much of the U.S. Scientists have documented consequences for public health and the economy.

Tech Stocks Tumble on Worries Over A.I. Spending and China’s Chips — 4:22 PM ET The Nasdaq Composite index slid more than 1 percent before recovering, a bumpy ride that has escalated in recent days.

Cuba, Lacking Fuel, Relies on Ingenuity to Defy Trump’s Blockade — 4:19 PM ET President Trump has tried to strangle Cuba by blocking its oil imports. But six months later, the island is finding ways to endure.

Boeing Reports Loss on $280 Million Hit to Troubled Air Force One Program — 4:18 PM ET Boeing pushed back delivery of two presidential planes by four years. The delay and related expenses contributed to a bigger-than-expected loss in the second quarter.

Trump’s Spy Chief Spends Final Hours in Job Boasting of Mass Firings — 4:16 PM ET Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, said he has terminated nearly a third of the officials in his office, but others doubt the figures are accurate.

Iran Hangs Protesters as Executions Surge, Rights Groups Say — 3:59 PM ET Human rights activists say the Iranian government has been rapidly escalating executions. The latest prompted public protest, videos appear to show.

Aide Who Had Affair With Newsom 20 Years Ago Details Her Experience — 3:54 PM ET Ruby Rippey had stayed mostly quiet since her relationship with the San Francisco mayor rocked the city.

Florida Executes One Man, and Plans a 2nd Execution Tonight — 3:48 PM ET The second man is scheduled to be killed at 6 p.m., which would result in the rare instance of a state carrying out two executions in one day.

Here’s the latest. — 3:41 PM ET The quake struck near the coastal city of Uto in southern Japan. There were no immediate reports of damage.

The Chips Rout Goes Global — 3:32 PM ET Shares in semiconductor companies plunged in South Korea and Europe, adding fresh doubts to the durability of the artificial intelligence trade.

Biden Acknowledges Keeping Classified Materials in Newly Released Tapes — 3:28 PM ET Recordings from 2016 and 2017 show that Joseph R. Biden Jr. knew he had retained classified materials but reveal little that was not already documented in a special counsel’s report.

The Iran War Just Put Another Key Oil Route at Risk — 3:24 PM ET Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war have led Saudi Arabia to rely on an alternative route for exporting oil. Our reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how that route is now threatened…

How A.I. Books Sneak Their Way Into Stores — 3:22 PM ET Big booksellers are taking different approaches to dealing with the deluge of titles generated by artificial intelligence.

Gibson Dunn Hires Rival Wachtell Lipton’s Co-Chair — 3:19 PM ET Gibson Dunn’s hiring of the seasoned litigator William Savitt highlights the fierce competition for top lawyers across Wall Street.

Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer — 3:16 PM ET The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.

There’s a Way to Prevent Ovarian Cancer. Few Know About It. — 3:02 PM ET The vast majority of cases begin in the fallopian tubes — and removing them can reduce the risk by nearly 80 percent.

📰 The Guardian (12 stories)

Australia news live: Jacinta Allan was subjected to ‘vile sexism’ as premier, Julia Gillard says — 5:45 PM ET Former PM says ousted Victorian premier was ‘courageous in combating misogyny’ and was a trailblazer for other women. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer V…

US diplomats staged UN walkout after France criticized human rights record under Trump — 5:39 PM ET France had also intervened after Trump administration had opposed the reappointment of UN human rights chiefUS diplomats walked out of a United Nations meeting after France criticized the country’s h…

Florida executes man in first of two lethal injections planned in single day — 5:39 PM ET Governor Ron DeSantis has made the state’s death chamber the nation’s busiest at the end of his final termA former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl was put to d…

Burnham to seek cross-party consensus over urgent reforms to social care — 5:30 PM ET Prime minister invites Badenoch and Davey – but not Farage – to discuss how to fix decades-old funding crisisAndy Burnham has promised “problem-solving, not point-scoring” before a speech on social c…

Seattle police recover machine gun and ghost gun from scene of mass shooting — 5:29 PM ET Three people died, including one of the suspects, and at least five more were wounded, including two-year-old boySeattle police recovered a modified machine gun and an untraceable “ghost gun” from th…

Trump administration reportedly plans to end Medicare subsidy that tempers drug costs for seniors – live — 5:23 PM ET The change will stop $3.6bn in subsidies, making the cost of prescription drug plans more expensive for seniors next year, the Wall Street Journal reportsSign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump’s…

Former Gavin Newsom aide shares fresh details of affair — 5:15 PM ET Ruby Rippey writes in Vanity Fair of relationship with then San Francisco mayor and appears to contradict his accountA former aide to Gavin Newsom has publicly shared for the first time her full acco…

New York offers college admission for residents unenrolled from Howard University — 5:00 PM ET Historically Black institution withdrew more than 500 first-year students for missed tuition paymentsNew York residents who were unenrolled from Washington DC’s Howard University have been offered a…

Georgia teen who killed four in school shooting sentenced to life in prison without parole — 4:51 PM ET Cole Gray pleaded guilty to 55 counts, including murder, for shooting at Apalachee high school in 2024Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US judge on Tuesday sentenced a teenager who k…

Teen lifeguard struggles to save boy from massive waves in California - video — 4:21 PM ET Dramatic video recorded on 25 July shows a 16-year-old lifeguard rescuing a 10-year-old boy from massive waves at a beach in Santa Cruz, California. The boy was safely brought back to the shore with…

Lindsey Graham remembered as ‘true American original’ at Capitol memorial — 3:56 PM ET ‘He died doing the work he was born to do,’ Trump says as political leaders honor Republican US senatorUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump and other political leaders convened in Washington…

Utah woman set fire to church a day before wedding, authorities say — 3:42 PM ET Lenita Moreno, 25, arrested over fire – which allegedly caused $108,000 in damage – at Mormon church in KaysvilleA Utah woman set fire to the church where she was scheduled to get married a day befor…

📰 CNBC (12 stories)

Ford raises guidance after Q2 earnings beat, says F-Series recovery is on track — 5:44 PM ET Ford cited operational improvements, resilient vehicle pricing and a high sales mix of profitable products for its performance and the improved guidance.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Ford, Teradyne, Visa, KLA Corp and more — 5:23 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves in after-hours trading.

The average car loan term is nearly 6 years — here's what that means for your wallet — 5:22 PM ET A longer car loan term means lower monthly payments now, but a higher total cost over time.

SpaceX, Blue Origin could get quicker launch approval under FAA move to waive environmental rules — 5:14 PM ET "America won the first Space Race, and we can do it again — but only if we get government red tape out of the way," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

Senate set to vote on Trump's pick for spy chief, ending Bill Pulte's brief tenure — 5:05 PM ET The Senate on Tuesday is expected to vote on Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's nominee to become the director of national intelligence.

Dow jumps more than 500 points as oil prices slide, investors rotate out of chip stocks: Live updates — 4:21 PM ET Investors are bracing for a big week of mega-cap earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting.

Microsoft short interest hits decade high ahead of Q2 earnings as AI spending raises new questions — 4:01 PM ET There has been virtually no short covering ahead of Microsoft's earnings report as bearish investors hold their positions.

UPS expects third-quarter domestic revenue to be flat but CEO tells CNBC the company is through its 'bumps' — 4:01 PM ET UPS beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year guidance in its second-quarter earnings report Tuesday.

Amazon, Meta and Microsoft face skeptical investors this week after Google report sparked sell-off — 3:45 PM ET Alphabet's free cash flow has turned negative, and the company lifted its capital spending forecast. Slower-growing cloud rivals report this week.

The Dow jumps as the AI trade wobbles. Plus, a portfolio name goes on the M&A hunt — 3:15 PM ET Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Morgan Stanley says buy these quality stocks. They also pay dividends — 3:08 PM ET Chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson says the market rotation bodes well for quality stocks. The firm is overweight on these names.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear calls on Mitch McConnell to prove he can serve or resign — 3:03 PM ET McConnell’s prolonged absence could complicate the GOP’s narrow Senate majority and trigger an untested Kentucky vacancy process.

📰 Al Jazeera (12 stories)

Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza City mosque near displacement camp — 5:24 PM ET Video footage captures an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, next to Yarmouk Stadium

Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral — 5:07 PM ET Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator's funeral in DC.

Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz — 5:01 PM ET Omani proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, where ships that use the strait provide voluntary fees.

Rome’s viral graffiti cleaner is taking on an ancient problem — 4:41 PM ET Graffiti has marked the walls of Rome for millennia. One content creator builds a following cleaning spray-paint.

Many feared dead from 7.1-magnitude quake in Kumamoto, Japan — 4:36 PM ET A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing widespread damage, injuries and fears of deaths.

Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack — 4:29 PM ET Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.

Protests in DC against Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump — 4:22 PM ET A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win — 4:14 PM ET Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father's tactics.

How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023 — 4:11 PM ET US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.

New poll shows confusion over Democratic Socialists of America ideals — 3:56 PM ET Democratic socialists face mixed understanding, with 49% of Americans saying they grasp their policies, poll shows.

What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan? — 3:36 PM ET The army says it's retaken a key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid.

West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid — 3:23 PM ET West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid

📰 BBC News (8 stories)

eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case — 5:49 PM ET Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.

'A narcissist' - victim's family blasts Kohberger for challenging Idaho murder conviction — 5:43 PM ET The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue — 5:09 PM ET The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue — 5:09 PM ET The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on — 4:57 PM ET The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.

Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans — 4:00 PM ET Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.

Tech Life — 4:00 PM ET What do we need to know about agentic AI?

Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest — 3:37 PM ET Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

📰 The Verge (8 stories)

Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been leaking her songs and videos for years — 5:48 PM ET Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit on Monday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against the currently unidentified hackers who allegedly stole and leaked private content. It aims to "uncover the ide…

The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding — 5:11 PM ET In June, UK staff at the nonprofit that runs Wikipedia became the first to announce their intentions to form a union. Now, US-based employees at the Wikimedia Foundation are joining the union drive,…

eBay’s bizarre cyberstalking saga ends with a $56 million settlement — 5:11 PM ET eBay and three former executives will pay $55.7 million as part of a settlement with a Massachusetts couple targeted with a bizarre harassment and cyberstalking campaign in 2019, as reported earlier…

AI leaders sign statement asking the government to do something about automated AI — 3:46 PM ET Employees of OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as Google, Meta, Thinking Machines, Microsoft, Mistral, and other leading AI labs, have written a statement to the US government supporting a potential slow…

Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search? — 3:35 PM ET A Georgia man was charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by Customs and Border Protection. Samuel Tunick had something in common with others who have had their de…

AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous — 3:33 PM ET It's earnings season, and investors got an unpleasant surprise from Google: an increase on its spending estimate, to as much as $205 billion - from the last quarter's projection of up to $190 billion…

This comfy gaming headset that can play audio from two sources is $25 — 3:18 PM ET While most gaming headsets have moved towards low-latency wireless connections, there’s something to be said for a budget-friendly, capable wired headset. The EPOS H3 Hybrid is on sale for just $24.9…

Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries — 3:12 PM ET In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack - but only for Europe. Logitech will do much the same. User-replaceable batteries will be…

📰 PBS NewsHour (7 stories)

Americans' confidence in U.S. economy falls again as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher — 5:31 PM ET Americans remain soured on the economy after five years of elevated inflation, potentially posing a risk to President Donald Trump and Republicans in the midterm elections.

Teen gets life without parole for killing 4 in shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School — 5:06 PM ET Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm handed down the sentence Tuesday after hearing testimony and considering evidence from both sides.

Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with food festival shooting had a ghost gun — 4:46 PM ET Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news conference Tuesday that the weapon was a 9 mm gun from Polymer80 — a now-defunct company that was once a leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts.

What to know about South Dakota's midterm primary runoff — 4:34 PM ET South Dakota Republicans will decide in a primary runoff Tuesday whether to nominate Gov. Larry Rhoden for a full term or to instead tap businessman Toby Doeden to represent the party on the ballot i…

Florida executes ex-police officer convicted of murder, first of 2 lethal injections set for single day — 4:07 PM ET Since the beginning of 2025, Florida has carried out nearly half the state executions nationwide.

WATCH: Trump pays tribute to Sen. Graham during National Cathedral funeral service — 4:05 PM ET President Donald Trump paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., at a memorial service Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral. Watch the president's full remarks in the video player…

Spanish firefighters describe how 'alarming' blaze is forcing them to change tactics — 3:27 PM ET The ferocity of Spain's largest recorded wildfire is forcing firefighters to fundamentally change their tactics, prioritizing evacuations and property protection.

📰 TechCrunch (6 stories)

Bot-detection startup Spur nabs $200M from Insight — 5:29 PM ET Spur Intelligence has raised a $200 million round from Insight Partners for its tech that can identify legit human traffic from bots.

MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea — 4:45 PM ET Runlayer is suing Rippling after Rippling evaluated the startup's MCP gateway product and then opted to build one itself.

Sam Altman is ready to decelerate — 4:17 PM ET His change of position comes after "the first security incident that I have felt very viscerally."

Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy — 3:09 PM ET Ozlo’s first major update to its sleep earbuds introduces longer battery life, improved connectivity, enhanced audio, and new sleep features as the startup continues the product line once abandoned b…

The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control — 3:07 PM ET According to NASA, two of the three reaction wheels that control the spacecraft's alignment have failed, and there are problems with one of the spacecraft's thruster systems.

Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures — 3:06 PM ET Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed a bill that would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators.

📰 NPR (4 stories)

As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role — 4:31 PM ET Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to…

Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory — 4:30 PM ET The 51-year-old daughter of the late former President Alberto Fujimori, Peru's new conservative leader has pledged to fight crime with an "iron fist."

As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever — 4:14 PM ET Record high housing costs have pushed the wealth gap between renters and owners wider than ever. It's been a boon for owners even as many others are priced out.

Ukraine negotiator: 'We have the upper hand' — 4:10 PM ET In an interview with NPR, one of Ukraine's top negotiators Sergiy Kyslytsya explains why Kyiv believes it now has the leverage to force Russia into serious negotiations.

📰 The Atlantic (2 stories)

The Trump Administration Tells the Truth — 5:50 PM ET A government lawyer admitted in a court filing that the administration withheld grants based on whom states had voted for.

America Needs More PDA — 5:38 PM ET Making out shouldn’t incite so much ridicule.

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📰 Washington Post
Teenage school shooter in Georgia is sentenced to life without parole
— Washington Post, 5:33 PM ET
Colt Gray last week pleaded guilty to a 2024 rampage that left four dead at a high school outside Atlanta.

🏛️ Politics — 20 stories across 4 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Cyclospora concerns raise questions about produce safety — 5:55 PM ET Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Cyclospora concerns continue to dominate As federal health officials insist the U.S. food health supply is "safe" am…

New York Times's Douthat moving to CBS News's ‘60 Minutes' — 5:35 PM ET New York Times opinion journalist Ross Douthat is reportedly set to join CBS News and "60 Minutes" as a correspondent. Douthat, a columnist at the Times and one of the leading voices of its opinion s…

Corporate boardroom diversity sinks to lowest in more than a decade: Analysis — 5:26 PM ET A new analysis released Tuesday shows corporate boardroom diversity among S&P 500 companies has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade. The analysis from global advisory search firm Spence…

Judge orders release of Houston ICE shooting witness — 5:21 PM ET A federal judge in Houston ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday to release a man who witnessed federal immigration officers fatally shooting Lorenzo Salgado Araujo earlier this…

Live results: Rhoden fights to hang on to South Dakota governor's mansion in GOP primary runoff — 5:00 PM ET Republican voters in South Dakota will once again head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a heated gubernatorial primary runoff. Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is vying for a full term leading the Mount Rush…

Live results: Georgia holds special election for late David Scott's House seat — 5:00 PM ET Voters in Georgia's 13th Congressional District are at the polls Tuesday for a special election to fill late Rep. David Scott's (D) seat. Scott passed away in April at age 80, leaving the seat in the…

List of 'best' states released by US News. These 5 rank as the very worst — 4:58 PM ET The ranking is based on scores across 71 metrics, from crime to infrastructure to economic opportunities.

Trump says teen lifeguard in viral rescue will get 'highest civilian honor' — 4:56 PM ET President Trump on Tuesday said a teen lifeguard who saved a child from roaring waves in Santa Cruz, Calif. will be given the “highest civilian honor.” “We’re going to bring this heroic young man, an…

Trump's teleprompter operator who bet on speeches no longer working in the government — 4:52 PM ET President Trump’s former teleprompter operator, who bet on his speeches, is no longer working in the federal government. A White House official confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday that Gabriel Perez was…

Boebert guest hosts on pro-MAGA network show — 4:39 PM ET Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) filled in as guest host on former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s primetime show at the pro-MAGA network One America News (OAN). The Monday night broadcast featured Rep. Anna Paulina…

Trump, Senate give tearful goodbye to Lindsey Graham — 4:39 PM ET Former Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) received an emotional send-off Wednesday at two memorial services, where political allies and foes, some of whom had shifted back and forth during the South Caroli…

Americans support Netanyahu arrest by 22-point margin: Survey — 4:11 PM ET Nearly half of Americans believer the U.S. should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his actions in Israel’s war in Gaza, according to a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. When as…

DeSantis says 'basically zero' chance SAVE Act passes Senate before August recess — 3:48 PM ET Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Tuesday cast doubt on Congress’ ability to pass President Trump’s top voter reform policy bill before they break for August recess. DeSantis wrote in a post on the so…

Former aide shares details of decades-old affair with Newsom in Vanity Fair essay — 3:38 PM ET A former aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is revisiting their decades-old affair that rocked San Francisco politics, sharing details of the relationship in a Vanity Fair essay published Tuesd…

Trump remembers Graham as 'giant of the Senate' in eulogy — 3:35 PM ET President Trump lauded the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) Tuesday for his work in the Senate and for his friendship. "Today we gather in the deepest gratitude and profoundest sorrow to honor a bel…

📰 Politico (3 stories)

Rand Paul’s about to get his chance to settle his feud with Anthony Fauci — 4:45 PM ET The Kentucky senator believes the former Covid czar belongs in prison. A recent Trump administration prosecution suggests it might not be an idle threat.

Big Ten, SEC are on the clock as new college athletics bill is circulated — 4:31 PM ET Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell want a Senate floor vote as soon as next week.

VA secretary’s role in failed vets bill stokes new round of White House, GOP frustration — 4:13 PM ET House Republicans blame the failure of a major veterans measure earlier this month on missteps by the VA leader.

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📰 NPR
Democrats are focused on affordability. Some say they should focus on democracy too
— NPR, 4:21 PM ET
Democratic candidates have focused on affordability. But some party leaders say they also need to talk about democracy, especially if President Trump continues making unfounded claims about election…
📰 New York Times
Ross Douthat Joins ‘60 Minutes’ as a Correspondent
— New York Times, 5:39 PM ET
Mr. Douthat, an opinion columnist at The New York Times, will join the CBS News program, along with several other journalists.

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English cricket club under fire after 'Clicky Ponting' finger-click cheating claim goes viral — 5:58 PM ET An amateur cricket match has sparked controversy over alleged umpire deception. A fielder reportedly clicked his fingers to simulate an edge off the bat. This incident has led to a formal investigati…

Former Michigan Wolverine expresses belief in Bob Chesney and UCLA — 5:55 PM ET The UCLA Bruins are winning the offseason by luring in Bob Chesney and over 40 new transfers. Now the team needs to prove it on the field.

Brentford agree club-record deal for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare — 5:55 PM ET Brentford are closing in on the signing of RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare after reaching an agreement in principle with the French club.According to Foot Mercato, the Bees have agreed a package w…

Micah Parsons starts Packers camp on PUP list, reportedly could return from ACL tear for Week 6 showdown vs. Cowboys — 5:54 PM ET Parsons was an first-team All-Pro in his first season in Green Bay despite missing three games with an ACL tear.

Jonathan Brooks embraces first full Panthers camp after injury recovery — 5:51 PM ET The Carolina Panthers strapped on pads at training camp for the first time on Tuesday.

Packers put Micah Parsons on injured list ahead of training camp — 5:51 PM ET The Green Bay Packers placed end Micah Parsons on the reserve/physically unable to perform list July 28 before the official start to training camp.

Packers put Micah Parsons on injured list ahead of training camp — 5:51 PM ET The Green Bay Packers placed end Micah Parsons on the reserve/physically unable to perform list July 28 before the official start to training camp.

Mullarkey wins first medal for Isle of Man — 5:50 PM ET David Mullarkey finishes third in the men's 10,000m to win the Isle of Man's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games daily schedule — 5:50 PM ET The daily schedule for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Bergen Catholic football star transfers to IMG Academy — 5:50 PM ET Bergen Catholic's All-New Jersey defensive end is heading to IMG Academy for his final high school season. He's the fourth Crusader to transfer.

Reds look to bounce back vs. Guardians in second half of Tuesday doubleheader — 5:49 PM ET The Reds dropped the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against Cleveland.

Texans clear WR Tank Dell to return to practice ahead of training camp — 5:48 PM ET The Houston Texans are bringing back Tank Dell for the start of training camp

Fernando Mendoza Rose Bowl versus Alabama, Part XIV of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania — 5:47 PM ET An efficient outing on a national stage for the No. 1 pick

Philadelphia is sending Los Angeles its second most … — 5:46 PM ET Philadelphia is sending Los Angeles its second most …

Philadelphia will have an open roster spot but are are … — 5:46 PM ET Philadelphia will have an open roster spot but are are …

Johni Broome fits into the $2.3 million trade … — 5:46 PM ET Johni Broome fits into the $2.3 million trade …

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Barring another move, the Sixers will go into the … — 5:46 PM ET Barring another move, the Sixers will go into the …

Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns agree to 2-year contract extension — 5:46 PM ET The Browns and cornerback Denzel Ward have agreed to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

49ers to sign former Commanders 5th-round pick to help ailing DE room — 5:46 PM ET The San Francisco 49ers need more offseason depth at defensive end, so they tapped a free agent former fifth-round pick of the Washington Commanders.

Record number of discrimination reports in English football during 2025-26, Kick It Out finds — 5:46 PM ET British anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out said it received a record number of reports across English football in the 2025-26 season, with recorded incidents surpassing 1,000 for the first time.…

Where is Kinnick in USA TODAY's Big Ten football stadium rankings? — 5:45 PM ET USA TODAY Sports revealed its rankings for all 18 Big Ten football stadiums. Where does Kinnick check in?

Denzel Ward agrees to two-year contract extension with Browns — 5:45 PM ET Ward's agents told reporters that it's a $62.2 million deal with $52.3 million guaranteed.

Browns reportedly reach record 2-year, $62.2 million extension with CB Denzel Ward — 5:44 PM ET Denzel Ward will earn just more than $31 million per season on his new contract.

Durchik, Monica, Studer, Hart win Richland County Junior Golf Championships — 5:44 PM ET Lexington's Jackson Durchik, Lexington's Aniyah Monica, Madison's Vinny Studer and Galion's Cullen Hart won Richland County Junior Golf Championships.

NC State picked to finish seventh in ACC — 5:43 PM ET NC State has been picked to finish seventh in the ACC this season, while Miami is, not surprisingly, the runaway favorite. The Wolfpack didn’t receive any first-place votes, and six schools not named…

Red Sox should lock up Sonny Gray after veteran emerged as Boston's ace without Garrett Crochet — 5:43 PM ET Gray has been one of the jewels of the pitching staff, and Boston may need to reward him for it.

Scots fail to sparkle at sodden Scotstoun — 5:43 PM ET A disappointing night for the Scots at Scotstoun amid torrential rain, thunder and lightning.

Where UNC football is projected to finish in ACC by the media — 5:43 PM ET North Carolina football faces low expectations after being picked 15th in the preseason ACC media poll for 2026.

Chicago Bears Training Camp ‘26 Opening Press Conference — 5:42 PM ET Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson met with the media today to open up training camp. @BryanOrenchuk with some noteworthy nuggets.

Cowboys taking calculated gamble with George Pickens: 'Best for everybody' — 5:41 PM ET Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys have some big decision to make in the near future. The biggest might be about George Pickens future.

‘Pablo Torre Finds Out’ team discusses phone call with Donald Trump: ‘It was a little sexy’ — 5:40 PM ET Investigative Sports journalist Pablo Torre has emerged as one of the leading figures in sports journalism, and had his work recognized with a 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting for his work on t…

What channel are the Phillies on tonight? What channel are the Marlins on? — 5:40 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies face the Miami Marlins tonight. Here's how to watch.

Schalke 04 close to sealing deal for Bundesliga veteran Jesper Lindstrøm — 5:40 PM ET Virtually all German footballing media sources are currently reporting that Jesper Lindstrøm’s transfer to newly promoted Bundesliga outfit FC Schalke 04 is close to being finalized. Reports from I...

Game 107 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Tampa Bay Rays — 5:40 PM ET The gauntlet continues in the other bay area

Barcelona reject midfielder transfer offer — 5:40 PM ET La Liga giants Barcelona recently knocked back an offer for midfield star Marc Casadó. This comes with the Blaugrana having been unsatisfied with the financial terms put before them.Casadó, for his .…

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Brandon Pfaadt vs. Bubba Chandler — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Padres open two-game set with Rockies looking to keep momentum — 5:40 PM ET FriarWatch: July 28 Edition

San Diego Wave sign Arsenal midfielder Harbert — 5:40 PM ET American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club San Diego Wave have completed the signing of Arsenal midfielder Laila Harbert on a permanent deal.Wave announced news of the transfer via a post o.…

Jets' Geno Smith focused on getting back to work after being off-field 'distraction' in offseason — 5:39 PM ET Geno Smith is eager to get back to work for the New York Jets after off-field allegations this offseason had him concerned he could've been a “distraction” to the team. The 35-year-old quarterback op…

4-star SF Isaiah Santos commits to Minnesota — 5:38 PM ET Isaiah Santos, the No. 84 overall recruit in the 2027 class, has committed to the Minnesota Gophers, a source told Rivals.

Packers put Micah Parsons on PUP list — 5:38 PM ET Micah Parsons was not part of the initial batch of Packers players to land on the teams physically unable to perform list, but word was that the move was coming on Tuesday and it is now official.

Penn State football QB room update with Rocco Becht, Alex Manske — 5:38 PM ET Coach Matt Campbell gave a positive injury update as his first Penn State football team prepares for preseason camp.

The 49ers hope new defensive wrinkles from coordinator Raheem Morris pay off — 5:37 PM ET For most of Kyle Shanahan's tenure in San Francisco, the 49ers have employed a similar defensive philosophy with an aggressive four man front and heavy zone defense in the secondary. The 49ers have s…

6 performances of note from the Patriots’ fourth training camp practice — 5:37 PM ET Who caught our eye during the Patriots’ practice on Tuesday, for better or worse.

Amazon Prime to stream Wednesday NHL games, playoff series in Canada under Rogers deal — 5:37 PM ET Amazon’s Prime Video will exclusively broadcast Wednesday night national NHL regular-season games in Canada in English and French beginning next season as part of a new 12-year licensing agreement wi…

Ceará, Flamengo, Inter and Palmeiras into Copa do Brasil U15 semis — 5:37 PM ET Internacional and Vitória competed for a spot in the semifinals; the team from Rio Grande do Sul came out on topCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBFThe first edition of the Men’s Under-15 Copa do Brasil d...

Lynx: Fun was had during All-Star Weekend, now comes ‘the sprint’ — 5:36 PM ET Last year, Studbudz Courtney Williams and Natisha Heideman rocked bright pink hair for their 72-hour WNBA All-Star Weekend marathon Twitch livestream. This year, with Heideman now playing for the Sea…

Eagles pay young star historic money despite concerns: Is it worth the risk? — 5:35 PM ET Eagles reward young player with mega deal.

5-star CB A'mir Sears reclassifies to 2027 class, set to commit Friday — 5:35 PM ET Sears was ranked as one of the top prospects in the 2028 class before reclassifying.

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Draymond Green re-signs with Warriors, explains why he thinks LeBron James didn't come to Golden State — 5:36 PM ET Green will be back with the Warriors alongside Steph Curry for a 15th season

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Busts via the model that called Terry McLaurin's down season — 5:20 PM ET SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts 2026 to fade during your Fantasy football draft prep

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets by targeting Rays vs. Rangers, MLB betting on Tuesday — 5:18 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for Rangers vs. Rays, MLB betting on Tuesday

NBA Power Rankings: LeBron James vaults 76ers into top five; Spurs have early edge over Knicks — 5:11 PM ET Philly has to put the puzzle together, but the talent of the individual pieces is extraordinary

Kyle Shanahan injured in car accident: 49ers coach says it was his fault — 5:03 PM ET Reports say Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, a concussion and required more than 40 stitches to his face after the July 14 crash

Big Ten Media Days 2026 fact or fiction: Can USC's hyped freshman class make an instant impact? — 4:34 PM ET The Trojans made a ton of noise by signing the nation's best recruiting haul in the offseason, but how soon can we expect to see the much-anticipated freshman class take the field?

How Buccaneers opened training camp on worst foot possible with cloud of uncertainty — 4:28 PM ET Tampa Bay's training camp opened with Vita Vea requesting a trade and Baker Mayfield poised to play out the final year of his contract

2026 Big Ten Media Days takeaways: Penn State ready to contend, Tony Petitti downplays contention with SEC — 4:02 PM ET There's plenty of ground to cover from the first day of SEC Media Days in Chicago

Dave Richard's ultimate step-by-step guide for drafting quaterbacks in your 2026 Fantasy Football leagues — 4:02 PM ET Here are some tips to help you feel good about drafting QBs

Phillies vs. Marlins odds, prediction, time: 2026 MLB picks for Tuesday, July 28 by proven model — 4:00 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Tuesday's matchup

CBS Sports lands exclusive English TV rights to Concacaf Champions Cup through 2030 — 3:52 PM ET Paramount+ becomes the exclusive English-language home for 137 annual matches across three tournaments through the 2030 season

2026 Big Ten Media Days schedule, where to watch: When coaches, players take stage during three-day event — 3:45 PM ET The rundown for the unofficial kickoff to the Big Ten football season ahead of fall camp

Fantasy Football builds: How to draft from No. 1 overall in PPR leagues; full results, favorite picks — 3:42 PM ET Here's how it played out picking from the first pick

HQ PM Newsletter 7/28/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Rangers vs. Rays, Orioles vs. Tigers + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Rangers vs. Rays, Orioles vs. Tigers and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

WNBA Power Rankings: Key players to watch for every team down the stretch, from Jewell Loyd to Cameron Brink — 3:13 PM ET As the league restarts after All-Star break, here's who you need to keep an eye on

📰 BBC Sport (14 stories)

Commonwealth Games medal table and results — 5:50 PM ET The latest medals table for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Kick It Out wants tougher sanctions as discrimination hits new high — 5:31 PM ET Anti-discrimination body Kick It Out says tougher sanctions are needed to punish discrimination in football, as the number of annual incidents hits a record high.

Daily schedule — 5:31 PM ET The daily schedule for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Barcola agrees Liverpool move - Wednesday's gossip — 5:31 PM ET PSG's Bradley Barcola verbally agrees to join Liverpool but clubs apart on valuation, Real Madrid have no plans to sell Vinicius Jr, Everton want around £70m for Iliman Ndiaye, plus more.

Crawley and Brook fire Sunrisers to win over Super Giants — 5:08 PM ET Zak Crawley and Harry Brook hit nine sixes between them to wrap up an explosive eight-wicket win for Sunrisers Leeds over Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred.

Villa offer glimpse into future despite friendly loss — 4:47 PM ET Youngsters Brian Madjo and George Hemmings scored in Aston Villa's defeat to Real Sociedad.

Crawley and Brook help Sunrisers beat Super Giants — 4:43 PM ET Leeds Sunrisers end Manchester Super Giants' unbeaten start to the season after chasing down 182 thanks to half-centuries from Mitch Marsh and Zak Crawley while Harry Brook chips in with 42.

Jersey's Nowacki makes history with Commonwealth gold — 4:38 PM ET Filip Nowacki becomes the most decorated Jersey athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning gold in the 200m breaststroke.

'Mariah Cleggy' channels Messi to swim to gold for Scotland — 4:03 PM ET Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg adds Commonwealth Games gold to his earlier silver to take Scotland's tally to seven.

Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans — 4:00 PM ET Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.

Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans — 4:00 PM ET Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.

O'Connor bounces back to lead O'Dowda in heptathlon — 3:37 PM ET Northern Ireland's Kate O'Connor is three events away from a first Commonwealth Games gold medal as she leads the heptathlon after the opening four events in Glasgow.

O'Connor bounces back to lead O'Dowda in heptathlon — 3:37 PM ET Northern Ireland's Kate O'Connor is three events away from a first Commonwealth Games gold medal as she leads the heptathlon after the opening four events in Glasgow.

Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest — 3:37 PM ET Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

📰 The Guardian (4 stories)

Abusive chanting against immigrants in English football on rise, new data reveals — 5:30 PM ET Reported incidents of all discrimination reach new highReports of abuse in grassroots football rose for fifth yearAbusive chanting against immigrants has become a feature of football matches in Engla…

Amy Hunt settles for 100m silver as Zoe Hobbs secures Commonwealth gold — 5:20 PM ET New Zealand sprinter wins in personal best of 10.93secEmmanuel Eseme surges to men’s 100m victory in 9.83On a night of spite and might in Glasgow, England’s Amy Hunt had to settle for 100m silver as…

Jersey boy Filip Nowacki comes of age with showstopping gold — 5:16 PM ET Teenager dominates men’s 200m breaststroke finalWin makes him island’s most successful Games athleteFilip Nowacki secured his status as Jersey’s most successful Commonwealth Games athlete by storming…

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table — 5:09 PM ET Follow the latest standings for the Glasgow Games as 74 countries compete for the 645 medals on offerThe 23rd Commonwealth Games are taking place in Glasgow between 23 July and 2 August. There are 74…

🎬 Culture & Entertainment — 19 stories across 3 outlets

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Betye Saar, Artist Who Upended Black Stereotypes, Dies at 99 — 5:46 PM ET Working with dolls, family photographs, fabric scraps and other found objects, she became a leading figure in assemblage art.

Lilly Yokoi, Acrobat Who Dazzled on a Golden Bicycle, Dies at 96 — 5:17 PM ET With her family troupe — and later as a solo star — she performed balletic, gymnastic tricks in circuses and theaters, at fairs and on television.

Linda Perhacs, Experimental Folk Singer, Is Reported Missing — 4:19 PM ET Friends of the influential psychedelic folk songwriter said they had been unable to reach her since her discharge from a care facility eight months ago.

‘Lili Elbe,’ Opera About Trans Heroine of ‘The Danish Girl,’ Is Timely — 4:05 PM ET Lili Elbe’s story was told in “The Danish Girl.” Now Tobias Picker’s opera about her life, with a trans opera singer in the lead role, is making its U.S. premiere.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Can We Do Whatever a Spider Can? — 4:01 PM ET The Spider-Man series is about growing up. Now its superhero has become an adult.

Auteur-core! 9 Great Songs That Reference Filmmakers — 3:38 PM ET Hear cinephile tracks from Charli XCX, David Bowie, SZA and more.

Lena Waithe Says Goodbye to ‘The Chi’ — 3:15 PM ET Her groundbreaking drama just ended after eight seasons. “I’m grateful that we’re going out when people still care,” she said.

📰 Variety (7 stories)

Byron Allen’s Freestyle Digital Media Picks Up Jeff Ryan’s Golf Crime Comedy ‘Mooch’ – Film News in Brief — 4:44 PM ET Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the golf crime comedy “Mooch,” written by, directed by and starring Jeff Ryan. “Mooch” will debut on digital platforms starting Aug. 14. Ryan, who retains theatri…

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Corporation Over Golden Globes Purchase — 4:38 PM ET The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed an antitrust lawsuit Tuesday against Penske Media Corporation, the parent of Variety, over the 2023 acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards. The suit, fil…

Boost Mobile Is Making First Phones More Affordable for Back-to-School Season — 4:30 PM ET Back-to-school shopping usually means backpacks, notebooks and dorm-room basics. But for many families, a phone plan — or a first phone — has become just as essential. Boost Mobile is leaning into th…

Emmy Rossum on ‘Furious’ Serial Killer Targeting Jeffrey Epstein-Like Predators: ‘You Don’t Want to Root for Her, And Yet Maybe She’s Got a Point’ — 4:24 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details and scene descriptions about the new crime series “Furious.” The first three episodes are available to stream on Hulu. Emmy Rossum was shooting “Shameless”…

Ryan Murphy to Receive Third Annual Norman Lear Award at Variety Showrunners Breakfast — 4:13 PM ET Variety‘s annual Showrunners Breakfast will return on August 14, featuring two spotlight conversations with a curated group of this year’s Emmy-nominated showrunners, plus the Norman Lear Creative Co…

Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips to Join CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ — 4:05 PM ET Ross Douthat, the conservative New York Times columnist, will join CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” along with author Sebastian Junger, new CBS News correspondent Trevor Phillips and filmmaker Gianna Toboni,…

‘Superhero Fatigue Is Real. Spider-Man Fatigue Is Not’: Tom Holland’s ‘Brand New Day’ Could Score One of the Biggest Opening Weekends Ever — 3:28 PM ET Superhero fatigue is no match for Peter Parker. Sure, comic book movies have been on the fritz. But Marvel’s friendly neighborhood web-slinger is about to change the narrative, with Sony and Marvel S…

📰 Hollywood Reporter (5 stories)

Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni to Join CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ — 4:22 PM ET The new contributors are part of EP Nick Bilton's overhaul of the CBS newsmagazine.

‘In the City’ Reunion Concludes With Part Two: How to Watch ‘Summer House’ Spinoff’s Cast Sit-Down Online — 4:17 PM ET Andy Cohen hosts the revealing interviews with Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard and the rest of season one's cast.

Hunting a Myth in the Wisconsin Woods — 4:09 PM ET For years Justin Vernon has loomed over the Badger State town of Eau Claire. At a music festival he curated there this weekend, the mystique went full supernatural.

Richard Linklater Looks Back at ‘Boyhood,’ 12 Years Later: “Time Never Quits Working on Us” — 3:46 PM ET On the season nine finale of THR's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast, the director revisits his sprawling experiment — from the $200,000-a-year handshake deal with IFC to Patricia Arquette's Oscar-w…

Kandi Burruss’ Absence, Plotting That Wedding and Other Burning ‘The Chi’ Finale Questions, Answered by Lena Waithe — 3:17 PM ET The creator of the Paramount+ series weighs in after the series finale, as Jacob Latimore and Birgundi Baker also chime in about Keisha and Emmett's happy ending.

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