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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.

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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 225 stories from 19 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
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across 11 outlets
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19 stories
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The 7 most-recent headlines from across the newsrooms — if you only have 30 seconds, read these.

Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher — The Hill, 5:56 PM ET {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil prices up as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate Oil prices were higher on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate. © Gene J. Puskar, Ass…

33, no IPL, but team India: Saransh Jain reacts to maiden India Test call-up against Sri Lanka — Yahoo Sports, 5:56 PM ET Saransh Jain received his maiden India Test call-up for the Sri Lankan tour. He earned this selection after a decade of dedication to domestic cricket. His performance in the India 'A' tour and Ranji…

John Leguizamo Says ‘Ice Age’ Money ‘Paid for My Kids’ to Go to College and ‘Got Me a Second and Third Home’ — Variety, 5:54 PM ET John Leguizamo has been voicing Sid the sloth since the “Ice Age” franchise launched in 2002, and the blockbuster success of the animated franchise is what allowed Leguizamo to put his kids through c…

NBA's Kawhi Leonard investigation reportedly might not resolve until 2027 — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET NBA commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this month he was "hopeful" the Kawhi Leonard situation be resolved by the end of the summer.

What Our Epstein Outrage Has Obscured — New York Times, 5:53 PM ET It’s easy to shake our fists at a monster. It would be more effective to actually help exploited girls.

Chipotle hikes same-store sales forecast, says cyclospora fears hit sales in late July — CNBC, 5:52 PM ET Chipotle Mexican Grill stock has fallen more than 7% this year, dragging its market value down to roughly $44 billion.

With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue — New York Times, 5:52 PM ET A seven-figure settlement is announced two days before a scheduled Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.

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🌍 News & General (112)
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🌍 News & General — 112 stories across 11 outlets

📰 New York Times (32 stories)

What Our Epstein Outrage Has Obscured — 5:53 PM ET It’s easy to shake our fists at a monster. It would be more effective to actually help exploited girls.

With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue — 5:52 PM ET A seven-figure settlement is announced two days before a scheduled Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.

What We Really Learned From the Fauci Hearing — 5:51 PM ET Show trials are bad for democracy.

Meta’s Profit Falls 14 Percent as A.I. Spending Continues — 5:45 PM ET The Silicon Valley company’s costs rose more steeply than revenue growth, as it continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence.

10 Women Accuse Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct in BBC Report — 5:45 PM ET The accusations include sex with underage girls and sexually explicit messages. The actor denied the allegations.

Iran War Live Updates: More Countries Pulled Into Conflict With Spate of Attacks — 5:41 PM ET The U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they carried out airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Iran targeted sites used by the American military in Jordan and a U.S.-owned ship was hit in an Egyptian po…

Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt — 5:41 PM ET An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U.S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.

Government Borrowing Cost Hits Two-Decade High After Fed Rate Decision — 5:33 PM ET The surge in Treasury yields suggests investors doubt that the Federal Reserve can keep inflation contained.

How to Tell if a Giant Manta Is Pregnant? Give Her an Ultrasound. — 5:28 PM ET Scientists managed to confirm pregnancies in three giant mantas with underwater ultrasound scans, offering clues to the animals’ elusive reproductive habits.

New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War — 5:26 PM ET President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan. Strikes by U.S. and Saudi warplanes on Iranian-linked militias in Iraq were a further escalation aft…

Trump Unveils $22.5 Billion Redesign of Dulles Airport — 5:19 PM ET The project would make the airport easier to navigate and include a new United lounge, officials said. It’s part of the president’s plans to remake the Washington area.

Fed Holds Rates Steady but Three Officials Back Increase — 5:12 PM ET Kevin M. Warsh’s second meeting as chairman of the Federal Reserve was colored by internal divisions over the path forward for policy.

Families Face Anxiety, Angst as Loved Ones Are Deployed to Fight Iran — 5:10 PM ET As the war with Iran has continued, some are finding that the stress is bringing back old anxieties.

Salman Rushdie’s Attacker Found Guilty of Aiding a Foreign Terror Group — 5:01 PM ET Hadi Matar stabbed Mr. Rushdie repeatedly at a literary conference in 2022 and could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Canada’s Answer to Trump’s Tariffs: More Energy Deals With Europe — 5:00 PM ET The Carney government’s agreement with a German natural gas company will also reduce Europe’s dependence on a Qatari supply made more uncertain by war.

As Trump Squeezes Cuba, He Plans to Send Cuban Deportees to Uruguay — 5:00 PM ET The State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has deported Cubans to Africa. Now it’s negotiating with a South American country.

Legionnaires’ Disease Has Made a Home in New York City. Here’s How. — 5:00 PM ET New York has endured significant outbreaks in recent years. Some experts say officials should focus more on risks in plumbing systems, even shower heads.

The Summer That Broke Europe — 4:58 PM ET Record heat and wildfires are devastating the continent, and scientists warn the climate crisis is getting worse.

Teenage Lifeguard Fights Intense Waves to Bring Boy to Safety — 4:56 PM ET A lifeguard with a relentless grip on a young boy brought him to safety amid enormous waves that ripped across a Santa Cruz beach over the weekend.

Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War. — 4:35 PM ET The kingdom’s defense ministry said airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias were in retaliation for attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.

Microsoft Increases Spending on A.I. as Profit Jumps 31.6% — 4:34 PM ET Like other big technology companies, Microsoft is hoping its aggressive spending on artificial intelligence is starting to translate into revenue.

A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands — 4:34 PM ET The future of artificial intelligence depends on finding more skilled humans for some very physical jobs.

Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Refusing to Answer Questions on Covid Origins at Senate Hearing — 4:27 PM ET Senator Rand Paul said the committee he leads would vote next week on whether to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress.

Senators Cornyn and Tillis Threaten to Block Blanche Nomination Over Trump’s IRS Deal — 4:26 PM ET Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the attorney general nominee of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the agenc…

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Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Strikes Slow Traffic in Strait of Hormuz — 4:23 PM ET After several days of a lull in the direct conflict, a flare up in tensions left investors concerned about the continued flow of energy from the region.

What to Know About Iraq’s Militias — 4:08 PM ET At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstrikes.

Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data Centers — 3:46 PM ET In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants.

4 Takeaways From the Federal Reserve Meeting — 3:41 PM ET Fed officials held interest rates steady, but they have splintered over how to fight inflation.

Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers — 3:40 PM ET A bipartisan bill in the Senate would allow President Trump to impose tariffs on the biggest importers of Russian energy.

Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina Funeral: What to Know — 3:14 PM ET The senator’s funeral services are in Columbia, the capital. His remains will be buried Wednesday afternoon in Pickens County, S.C., where he was born and raised.

📰 CNBC (18 stories)

Chipotle hikes same-store sales forecast, says cyclospora fears hit sales in late July — 5:52 PM ET Chipotle Mexican Grill stock has fallen more than 7% this year, dragging its market value down to roughly $44 billion.

Microsoft beats Q4 cloud expectations as full-year Azure revenue tops $100 billion — 5:47 PM ET Microsoft's backlog sat 8% taller than the previous quarter, mainly thanks to contributions from customers other than large artificial intelligence companies.

Carvana stock falls as auto retailer’s 2026 earnings guidance misses Wall Street’s expectations — 5:47 PM ET Carvana said Wednesday it expects earnings of between $2.7 billion and $3 billion this year after reporting record quarterly results for the second quarter.

Todd Blanche attorney general nomination on edge as Cornyn questions Trump-IRS settlement — 5:27 PM ET Sen. John Cornyn says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.

Meta's stock plunges almost 10% on disappointing guidance, dwindling free cash flow — 5:26 PM ET Meta issued a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast and narrowed its capex range for the year.

Starbucks stock jumps as coffee giant raises full-year outlook — 5:22 PM ET Starbucks posted its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth, as it continues a turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol.

Qualcomm to raise prices during memory crunch as chipmaker issues light earnings guidance — 5:19 PM ET "Cost went up, prices are going to go up," Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in an interview.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Microsoft, Meta, Starbucks, Carvana and more — 5:09 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Jeffrey Gundlach says the bond market is telling Warsh the Fed has to start acting on inflation — 4:58 PM ET Gundlach said the divergent moves across the Treasury curve showed investors' skepticism that the Fed will ultimately follow through.

Fed meeting recap: Warsh says Fed won't hesitate to stop inflation, but bond market has doubts — 4:44 PM ET Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh presides over his second meeting with dissent in the air.

Here are the five big takeaways from this week's Fed meeting — 4:42 PM ET The Federal Reserve on Wednesday followed through on expectations for no interest rate change.

Sam Altman to meet with White House's Wiles this week ahead of AI framework deadline — 4:33 PM ET OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with a range of senior Trump administration officials, lawmakers and economists.

Hims and Hers shares fall 10% as FTC sues company over data, billing practices — 4:30 PM ET The FTC sued Hims and Hers over alleged health data sharing with Meta and Snap, billing practices and subscription cancellations.

Value stocks get a moment in the sun: 'Sell semis, buy ketchup' — 4:12 PM ET Value has outperformed this year, as investors pivoted toward companies more exposed to the real economy.

Secret Service 'illegally' surveilled Comey in Trump ‘8647’ threat case: Court filing — 3:31 PM ET Ex-FBI Director James Comey says he's the subject of vindictive prosecution for posting on Instagram a photo of seashells forming the numbers "8647."

Fed keeps rates steady. The big question now: What will Microsoft and Meta say on AI capex? — 3:11 PM ET Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Brent oil jumps back above $90 after Trump threatens to hit Iran hard — 3:05 PM ET Oil rose sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.

📰 The Guardian (14 stories)

Donald Trump again threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard’ – live — 5:43 PM ET President says Washington would see if there was an agreement with Iran at some point but that ‘it’s our turn to hit them’Sign up for US Breaking News emailGary Peters, the Democratic ranking member…

Australia news live: McCarthy welcomes ‘milestone’ as one Closing the Gap target reached; three dead in Sydney house fire — 5:43 PM ET Early childhood education enrolment for First Nations children reaches 95% across the country. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFinance minister says infl…

Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham — 5:30 PM ET Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarine replacementAndy Burnham will place the renewal of Trident at the heart of his vision of a reindust…

Meta misses earnings forecasts after Zuckerberg media push to promote AI — 5:26 PM ET Stock tumbles nearly 8% after weaker-than-expected results, despite CEO’s blitz to tout positive effects of AIMeta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg’s media spree touting the positive impacts of artifi…

Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell — 5:19 PM ET Longtime Epstein associate serving 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes has exhausted series of appeals The US Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution declaring its opposition to a…

Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump’s renewed calls to lower them — 5:06 PM ET Rates remain unchanged for fifth time since December as tenuous Iran peace deal pushes energy prices up againThe US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday in a divided vote, indicati…

Body found in suitcase in Athens is that of 38-year-old British woman — 5:05 PM ET Greek authorities identify remains as those of Elizabeth Jane Ross after discovery in a derelict building 11 days ago A body found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in central Athens has been id…

Todd Blanche’s US attorney general prospects in question as vote looms — 4:21 PM ET Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is deadTodd Blanche’s hopes of becoming US attorney general seemed to be in jeopardy on Wednesda…

Trump announces $22bn plan to rebuild Dulles international airport — 4:07 PM ET Planned overhaul forms part of president’s broader pattern of directing changes in Washington after arch and ballroomDonald Trump announced on Wednesday a $22bn plan to rebuild Washington’s Dulles in…

Anthony Fauci’s high-profile Senate hearing: what we learned — 4:02 PM ET Six years on from Covid crisis, Republicans still politicizing science – and Fauci remains a political punching bagA US Senate committee hearing featuring Dr Anthony Fauci revealed at least one certa…

Police take no further action over Polanski sharing Farage guillotine image — 3:56 PM ET Scotland Yard says threshold not met for criminal action against Green leader, who has refused to apologise to his Reform rivalNo further action will be taken by police after Zack Polanski shared a p…

Two people accuse Epstein of sexual conduct at Michigan fine arts school — 3:24 PM ET Report on Interlochen Center for the Arts details sexual allegations against 47 faculty and staff members since 1950sTwo people who attended a prestigious Michigan fine arts school reported conduct o…

Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police — 3:10 PM ET Details of parents and staff, including email addresses and phone numbers, are among data taken by cybercriminalsThe Department for Education and a police database have been targeted by a cyber-attac…

Fauci invokes fifth amendment and declines to testify in Senate Covid hearing — 3:03 PM ET Adviser to Trump and Biden for pandemic says Republican senator has ‘unhinged obsession’ with himUS politics – live updatesDr Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a high-profile Senate commit…

📰 BBC News (12 stories)

Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans — 5:47 PM ET Mark Zuckerberg said Meta intends to sell for the first time AI tools to other companies

Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins — 5:45 PM ET The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins — 5:45 PM ET The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers — 5:36 PM ET The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held — 4:32 PM ET The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

Fleming expected to be named England Test coach — 4:32 PM ET Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.

Zendaya at Spider-Man premiere: Working with husband Tom Holland 'easy when you're best friends' — 4:21 PM ET The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.

Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health — 4:02 PM ET Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.

Heptathlete O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold of Games — 4:00 PM ET Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium.

Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post — 3:53 PM ET The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.

The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal — 3:38 PM ET The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

Rhodes' career-best keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck — 3:20 PM ET Durham prove they are not a one-man show in the One-Day Cup as Will Rhodes helps maintain their unbeaten start after Ben Stokes' duck.

📰 Al Jazeera (12 stories)

Is Fifa selling parts of the World Cup to private investors? — 5:46 PM ET This week Fifa announced it will form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake.

Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest — 5:29 PM ET Nine activists face prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elections.

FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain — 5:20 PM ET FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and 'Malvinas' banner after England game.

Trump threatens Iran strikes after attack on US base in Jordan — 5:18 PM ET ”It’s our turn.” President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “very hard” following an attack on US forces in Jordan

Videos show aftermath of US-Saudi strikes on Iraq PMF bases — 4:31 PM ET US and Saudi forces launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases

Trump’s attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock — 4:11 PM ET Todd Blanche, Trump's former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.

Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament — 4:09 PM ET Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria’s parliament.

How is Islamabad handling crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? — 4:08 PM ET Fatal confrontations between security forces and protesters have marred local elections.

James Comey’s lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case — 4:00 PM ET Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.

New investigation shows how an Israeli settler escaped justice — 3:55 PM ET A Palestinian rights' group found that an Israeli settler killed Awdah Hathaleen but is still escaping justice.

Ice cream for education: Gaza cafe raises funds for studies — 3:46 PM ET In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees.

Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush — 3:06 PM ET The ambush is part of a rapid surge in cross-border attacks along Kenya's northern frontier.

📰 PBS NewsHour (7 stories)

Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one — 5:46 PM ET Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled Wednesday.

What to know about TSA Gold+, the Trump administration's new push to privatize airport security — 5:34 PM ET Travelers flying out of three airports across the U.S. may see changes at security lines next year, as the Trump administration pushes a new program to privatize more aspects of screenings.

Can you eat lettuce safely during the cyclospora outbreak? Advice from an infectious disease expert — 5:11 PM ET Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help you significantly reduce your risk of getting sick while continuing to enjoy the many health benefits and fl…

Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump — 4:59 PM ET Ukrainian forces hit two of Russia's biggest oil refineries overnight in its latest long-range strikes, officials said Wednesday, as Kyiv deepened its economic, military and diplomatic pressure on Mo…

WATCH: Trump, Duffy announce $22.5 billion Dulles Airport renovation — 4:48 PM ET President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked "people movers," the mobile lounges th…

Blanche nomination at risk of delay as Sen. Cornyn seeks assurances on Trump-IRS settlement — 4:16 PM ET A planned vote to move forward with Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general appeared in doubt Wednesday as a key Republican senator demanded more assurances from the Justice Department about t…

WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham returns home for South Carolina funeral — 3:12 PM ET Friends remembered him as someone who never stopped working for the state he loved.

📰 The Verge (5 stories)

Mark Zuckerberg is planning a big push into personal AI agents — 5:48 PM ET Meta is all-in on AI, and sometime soon, the company is going to make a big push into personal AI agents that can do things on your behalf. On Wednesday's Q2 2026 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg p…

Qualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st — 5:41 PM ET RAMageddon won't be the only reason your next phone costs more - Qualcomm is about to raise prices on all its processors, as well. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said on Wednesday that "prices are going…

xAI’s last-minute scramble to stop Minnesota’s anti-nudification app law — 5:06 PM ET xAI is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a law passed back in May that broadly targets "nudification" apps, claiming that the statute's punitive provisions leave the company with "n…

Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price — 5:02 PM ET Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing Cyberpunk 2077, squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in 2023, Phantom Liberty. As a result, this game ha…

Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges — 4:26 PM ET Xbox is having yet another tough quarter, as revenue from content and services like its Game Pass subscription dipped 10 percent over the past few months. At the same time, Xbox hardware sales declin…

📰 TechCrunch (4 stories)

Discover what’s next for AI, from the SaaS reckoning to the agent security gap, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — 5:16 PM ET At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups.

Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI — 5:07 PM ET Weng previously served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI.

Winamp aims for a comeback with a new music player powered by Deezer — 5:02 PM ET Winamp is preparing to relaunch with a Deezer-powered premium music service, betting its nostalgic brand and a new all-in-one music player can stand out in today’s crowded streaming market.

The Hugging Face AI break-in, as told through an increasingly committed bear metaphor — 3:44 PM ET Another way to think about the whole thing is to picture a bear at a campsite. (Really, we are going there.)

📰 The Atlantic (3 stories)

Put a Lock on It, Fauci — 5:35 PM ET The private notes of the man who oversaw COVID policy are deeply embarrassing—and surprisingly instructive.

What Anthony Fauci Didn’t Say — 5:01 PM ET Senate Republicans had many questions. Fauci had one answer.

The Anti-Democrat — 4:26 PM ET Abdul El-Sayed is calling out his party; Haley Stevens is embracing it.

📰 Ars Technica (3 stories)

Who wins and who loses after US bans foreign robots? — 4:03 PM ET Government ban on foreign-made robots may hinder instead of help US robotics.

Comcast store punished low sales by smashing pies in workers' faces, lawsuit claims — 3:33 PM ET Comcast, accused of negligence, says lawsuit mischaracterized alleged events.

Customize Ars your way with an Ars Pro subscription — 3:23 PM ET Ars Pro subscribers get customizable layouts along with no ads and no trackers.

📰 NPR (2 stories)

The Trump administration's move to end subsidies for Medicare drug plans could cost consumers — 4:58 PM ET Federal subsidies that have helped defray insurers' Medicare drug costs will disappear at the end of the year. Millions of beneficiaries could face higher premiums in 2027.

Oregon is on track for its worst wildfire season yet — 4:28 PM ET Wildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land burns. More than a million acres have burned so fa…

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📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher — 5:56 PM ET {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil prices up as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate Oil prices were higher on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate. © Gene J. Puskar, Ass…

Fauci answers no questions during 3-hour Senate hearing — 5:40 PM ET Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Fauci answers no questions during 3-hour Senate hearing Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease exper…

Oil prices jump up as US-Iran tensions escalate — 5:38 PM ET Oil prices were back higher on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate again. As of late Wednesday afternoon, international benchmark Brent crude was trading at about $91 per barrel, up from as low…

Dow sinks 1,100 points after Fed holds off on hike — 5:34 PM ET Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady again despite continued inflation pressure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1,153.18 points, or 2.19 percent…

Fauci's legal protection from pardon, Fifth Amendment is an open question — 5:34 PM ET Former White House medical adviser and COVID-19 czar Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to face a contempt vote in a Senate panel next week after he asserted his Fifth Amendment rights during a hearing about h…

AI giants back employee-led push to pace development — 5:14 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI giants back employee-led push to pace development Anthropic and OpenAI both backed an employee-led initiative asking the U.S. government to “deliberate…

Trump shrugs off Cornyn's hold on Blanche: 'I heard he's going through quite nicely' — 4:38 PM ET President Trump brushed off concerns that Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) could hold up acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination in the Senate on Wednesday, saying he heard the process is going “…

Trump announces sweeping renovation of Dulles airport — 4:36 PM ET President Trump announced a $22 billion makeover for Dulles International Airport Wednesday that includes new terminals and will do away with the airport's infamous “people mover” shuttles. "Whether…

Noah Kahan hits Trump over use of song in social post: 'Would never approve' — 4:33 PM ET Indie singer Noah Kahan slammed President Trump on Tuesday over the use of his song “American Cars” in a recent Instagram post by the White House. “Would never approve of my music being used in suppo…

Trump makes new demands for Russia, Iran sanctions bill named for Graham — 4:30 PM ET President Trump on Wednesday issued a new demand for lawmakers to amend a Russia sanctions bill and grant him authorities to tariff Iran, likely complicating the legislation's path forward as it head…

Zelensky says he asked Trump for emergency package of Patriot missiles — 4:13 PM ET Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he’d asked President Trump for a “winter package” consisting of 300 Patriot interceptors to fend off the Kremlin amid Kyiv's war with Russia. Th…

5 takeaways on Fauci's hostile Senate hearing, GOP contempt threats — 4:10 PM ET Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing Wednesday ended up being an hours-long opportunity for Republicans to vent criticisms, arguments and theories on the COVID-19 r…

Trump loses ground with GOP as overall approval sinks to 32 percent: Quinnipiac poll — 4:00 PM ET As public criticism of President Trump’s job performance persists amid the months-long Iran war and resulting strains on the U.S. economy, the president is losing support from some voters in his part…

Pentagon: New casualty category for renewed Iran fighting tied to end of Operation Epic Fury — 3:57 PM ET The Pentagon said its new category for the number of U.S. deaths and injuries to service members for renewed fighting with Iran is tied to the end of Operation Epic Fury. The department removed the f…

Schumer urges Fetterman not to leave Senate Democratic caucus — 3:50 PM ET Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Wednesday urged Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to stay in the Senate Democratic Conference and praised him as a “very good” member of Congress, despite g…

📰 Politico (2 stories)

White House pitches Senate GOP on ‘tight’ party-line bill focused on military, farm aid — 4:24 PM ET Under the Trump administration plan, a subsequent bill could boost military funding to $1.5 trillion and raise the debt limit.

Trump: ‘Maybe John Cornyn is upset with me’ — 4:15 PM ET Cornyn holds a key vote over the president’s attorney general nominee.

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📰 NPR
As Democrats debate the future of the party, Michigan's voters could have a big say
— NPR, 4:22 PM ET
With Democrats sensing a chance to win back the Senate majority, the debate about the direction of the party is intensifying. Nowhere is that tension more fraught for their voters than in Michigan.
📰 Washington Post
Mamdani says New York doesn’t have authority to arrest Netanyahu, urges feds to act
— Washington Post, 5:22 PM ET
The mayor had said the city might enforce a warrant against the Israeli leader, drawing Democratic criticism. On Tuesday, he urged the U.S. government to do so.

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📰 Yahoo Sports (49 stories)

33, no IPL, but team India: Saransh Jain reacts to maiden India Test call-up against Sri Lanka — 5:56 PM ET Saransh Jain received his maiden India Test call-up for the Sri Lankan tour. He earned this selection after a decade of dedication to domestic cricket. His performance in the India 'A' tour and Ranji…

NBA's Kawhi Leonard investigation reportedly might not resolve until 2027 — 5:53 PM ET NBA commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this month he was "hopeful" the Kawhi Leonard situation be resolved by the end of the summer.

Little League Softball World Series 2026: Schedule, results, TV, stream — 5:53 PM ET The 2026 Little League Softball World Series opens Aug. 2 in Greenville, NC, where 12 teams are in the ESPN spotlight while chasing a world title.

Journalist: £34.3m striker ‘locked in talks’ with Chelsea as Alonso sanctions triple exit — 5:50 PM ET Chelsea transfer talks intensify over Kerim Alajbegovic as Xabi Alonso weighs triple exitChelsea are pushing hard to land Kerim Alajbegovic, with the club now deep in discussions over personal terms…

PFL New York loses two bouts during fight week — 5:49 PM ET PFL New York will move forward without two scheduled matchups.

Caleb Williams reveals how he shed weight this offseason, and why that matters — 5:49 PM ET Caleb Williams said lifestyle changes have allowed him to lose "10-15 pounds" this offseason.

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager making strides toward return to the Texas lineup — 5:48 PM ET Rangers shortstop Corey Seager took a big step this week toward returning to the lineup and helping Texas in the American League West. Seager hit a home run and made a strong play in the field in the…

Detroit Lions place OT Gio Manu on nonfootball injury list — 5:47 PM ET A fourth-round pick out of Canada in 2024, Gio Manu is vying to be the Lions' No. 4 offensive tackle.

Detroit Lions place OT Gio Manu on nonfootball injury list — 5:47 PM ET A fourth-round pick out of Canada in 2024, Gio Manu is vying to be the Lions' No. 4 offensive tackle.

Chargers' Justin Herbert reveals progress with footwork — 5:47 PM ET Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert says the footwork changes are paying off.

Orioles stun Tigers, 10-9, in extras for largest comeback win since 2009 — 5:47 PM ET DETROIT — The day was supposed to be about Tarik Skubal receiving a sendoff worthy of a future Hall of Famer pitching perhaps his final game for the Tigers. Detroit jumped out to a seven-run lead, an…

Fernando Mendoza College Football Playoff versus Oregon, Part XV of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania — 5:47 PM ET A casual 5-touchdown performance from the No. 1 pick

Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Jalen Hurts and new offense show encouraging signs — 5:46 PM ET Observations from the Jefferson Health Training Complex.

Drake Baldwin leads off in Mets series finale — 5:45 PM ET Welp, The Atlanta Braves won’t take the series win against the New York Mets, but they have a shot to avoid a sweep. Let’s take a look at these lineups for the series finale. Drake Baldwin will be le…

Kentucky football promotes Pete Nochta to GM, replacing Pat Biondo — 5:44 PM ET Assistant general manager Pete Nochta is replacing his former boss, Pat Biondo, as Kentucky football's GM under head coach Will Stein.

NFL analyst points out hilarious reality of Browns' Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson battle — 5:44 PM ET Browns' Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson battle has a grim but funny reality.

Browns HC gives latest update on Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson QB battle — 5:44 PM ET Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken told reporters how the team would divide reps between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson in training camp.

Larne 'stuck together' in Red Star Belgrade loss — 5:44 PM ET Larne manager Gary Haveron says their Champions League qualifier against Red Star Belgrade was a "great learning experience" despite the 9-0 aggregate scoreline.

Rogue agent Gianni Infantino and the unfinished World Cup plan that enraged his allies — 5:44 PM ET IN FOCUS: Not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew his privatisation project, writes Miguel Delaney - but will anger from even his key strongholds derail him?

Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway — 5:43 PM ET Host nations Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of the gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.

Browns schedule: More injuries for Browns Week 3 opponent — 5:43 PM ET Injuries are a huge story in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns Week 3 opponent Carolina Panthers adding another on Wed

Mets Would Reportedly 'Love' To Trade Francisco Lindor — 5:43 PM ET The New York Mets have had a very disappointing season

This soccer phenom is ready to soar. Faith and family keep him grounded — 5:41 PM ET The 19-year-old Latter-day Saint and Real Salt Lake’s “golden child” says soccer is a way “to spread the light that God has given me.”

Red Sox's pursuit of a long-term shortstop raises major questions about Franklin Arias — 5:40 PM ET With Arias up to AAA, it's a bit of a head-scratcher on why Boston is trying to find a long-term solution at his position.

Bank of America Stadium set to host MLS All-Star Game — 5:40 PM ET The MLS All-Star Game is on Wednesday night at Bank of America Stadium.

Should Manchester City stand their ground when dealing with Real Madrid? — 5:40 PM ET Rodri underwent back surgery on Monday to help alleviate a minor back issue. The Manchester City midfielder will undergo a short period of rehabilitation while also enjoying his time off after Spain�…

Game 108 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Tampa Bay Rays — 5:40 PM ET Trying to secure a series win at the Trop

Liverpool joins Arsenal in the race for England star — 5:40 PM ET Liverpool has been affected by defensive injuries in recent seasons and needs to strengthen its squad with new defenders this summer, which has led them to compete with Arsenal for Ezri Konsa, accord…

Carson Benge helps Mets take series from Braves with Game 1 doubleheader win — 5:39 PM ET NEW YORK — There are few things more demoralizing for Mets fans than facing the Atlanta Braves when the NL East foes are sitting in first place in the division. Having to play them right before the t…

Sonny Dykes says TCU gets clean start a month before early opener in Ireland vs. UNC — 5:37 PM ET TCU coach Sonny Dykes felt the Horned Frogs got off to a clean start in their opening practice Wednesday, exactly a month before an early season opener in Ireland. Hoover went to replace Heisman Trop…

Big 12 football final standings projection for the 2026 season — 5:37 PM ET What teams are rising, falling or flying under the radar? We predicted the Big 12 standings ahead of fall camp and the 2026 college football season.

Leonard Williams shares advice his father-in-law, Ronnie Lott, gave him — 5:37 PM ET Leonard Williams shared advice from his Hall of Fame father-in-law Ronnie Lott during Seahawks training camp.

Giants’ Joe Schoen Provides New Update on Malik Nabers Ahead of Training Camp — 5:36 PM ET The New York Giants are getting set for the early portions of training camp, and many eyes will be glued to wide receiver Malik Nabers and his ongoing recovery.Big Blue’s young star pass catcher is s…

Tony Romo’s OWI arrest going from bad to worse following new details — 5:36 PM ET Can Tony Romo catch a break this week?

Here’s the record prize money payout for each player at the 2026 AIG Women’s British Open — 5:36 PM ET The total purse at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in England is a record $10 million with the winner taking home $1.5 million for a victory

Orioles pull off team’s biggest comeback in 17 years to beat Tigers — 5:36 PM ET The Orioles were well on their way to a demoralizing loss that would crush their hopes. Then they just… didn’t lose.

Eagles open training camp as excitement builds for new season — 5:36 PM ET The Eagles' first preseason game is August 15 in Baltimore.

Will Vita Vea's 'tweaked' back injury affect his Buccaneers trade value? — 5:36 PM ET Here's what we know about Vita Vea's training camp injury as he seeks a trade from the Buccaneers.

Coach Chang and Warriors ready to run it back as camp opens — 5:36 PM ET For the Hawaii football team this offseason, there have been training tables, potlucks, Braddahhood Grindz, barbecues, picnics, snacks, cookouts, more snacks and yet … “We’re staying hungry,” nickelb…

Nanakuli wrestler Analu Woode makes history by capturing national title — 5:36 PM ET Nanakuli’s Analu Woode is the king of Hawaii when it comes to high school wrestling. Now you can call him the king of the nation. Woode, a two-time Hawaii state champion going into his junior year, w…

Davies wins gold for Team Wales in Glasgow — 5:35 PM ET Para-athlete Aled Davies wins Wales' second Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with victory in the men's F42-44/F61-64 discus.

Corey Heim Just Joined One of NASCAR’s Most Exclusive Clubs — 5:35 PM ET Corey Heim's Brickyard 400 victory didn't just deliver his second NASCAR Cup Series win. It also placed the 23XI Racing driver alongside three legendary names in one of the sport's most exclusive sta…

Southampton sign Santos and McInnes — 5:35 PM ET Southampton have completed the double-signing of goalkeeper Alina Santos and midfielder Libbi McInnes.The Saints announced news of both deals via posts on their official club website earlier today.Go…

Barcelona star’s Premier League links rubbished — 5:35 PM ET Speculation linking Barcelona star Jules Koundé with a potential summer transfer to England has on Wednesday been put firmly to bed.The name of defender Koundé reemerged as a prominent one in the me.…

Alvin Kamara Gets Honest About Saints’ Handling of Contract — 5:34 PM ET Alvin Kamara explained how he handled months of Saints contract uncertainty—and why he never assumed his time in New Orleans was ending. The post Alvin Kamara Gets Honest About Saints’ Handling of Co…

Giants get down to business on Day 1 — ‘We’re getting ready for the games’ — 5:34 PM ET John Harbaugh isn’t wasting any time getting ready for the regular season.

Sean Payton on Jonathon Cooper: We're staying the course with league protocol — 5:34 PM ET Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper didn't take part in the team's minicamp after being arrested twice on domestic violence charges, but he is back with the team and participated in their first practi…

‘Super disappointing’: Red Sox third baseman breaks wrist in first game with team — 5:33 PM ET As of now, Curtis Mead will be sidelined until further notice. The earliest Boston can activate him is August sixth.

NBA investigation into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard circumvention of salary cap could drag into 2027 — 5:33 PM ET NBA investigation into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard circumvention of salary cap could drag into 2027

📰 CBS Sports (13 stories)

Big Ten Media Days Fact or Fiction: Is Ohio State's running game good enough to win a national title? — 5:14 PM ET The Buckeyes spent the last few months working on their rushing attack after a lack of ground game caught up with them during last year's postseason run

2026 Rocket Classic odds, picks: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 17 majors — 5:12 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the Rocket Classic 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising golf picks for Detroit Golf Club

NBA Power Rankings: LeBron James vaults 76ers into top five; Spurs have early edge over Knicks — 5:06 PM ET Philly has to put the puzzle together, but the talent of the individual pieces is extraordinary

The Warriors are marginalizing the end of Stephen Curry's prime, and it's a basketball sin — 5:01 PM ET Golden State is the only team that hasn't added a single player via trade or free agency this summer

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Ex-LSU star Demetrius Byrd arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon — 4:44 PM ET Byrd, 40, was a member of the Tigers' 2007 national championship team and spent one year in the NFL with the Chargers

PGA Tour suspends Trey Mullinax through January 2027 for violating anti-doping policy — 3:51 PM ET Mullinax has not played since April's Zurich Classic

Why Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are worth paying -- and why second-contract RB fears are overblown — 3:43 PM ET They're extraordinarily difficult to replace, and history says elite young backs keep producing after they get paid

HQ PM Newsletter 7/29/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Schlittler takes mound for Yankees, Mariners go for series win vs. Dodgers

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

2026 Big Ten Media Days takeaways: It looks like title or bust for Ohio State, Oregon — 3:10 PM ET Two of the league's heavyweights have pushed all their chips to the middle of the table in an attempt to dethrone reighning champoin Indiana in 2026

Agent's Take: Patriots offered to make Christian Gonzalez the NFL's highest-paid CB. Why isn't a deal done? — 3:06 PM ET Robert Kraft says New England offered Gonzalez a record-setting contract. Here's what's standing in the way

📰 BBC Sport (11 stories)

Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway — 5:35 PM ET Host nation Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of them gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.

Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip — 5:20 PM ET Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus mor…

Daily schedule — 4:59 PM ET The daily schedule for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Pretorius inspires Spirit to win over rivals MI London — 4:57 PM ET London Spirit win their first match in the 2026 men's Hundred competition as they beat MI London by seven-wickets in the London derby at The Oval.

Fleming expected to be named England Test coach — 4:32 PM ET Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.

Jacks hits 65 to become all-time Hundred top scorer — 4:19 PM ET Will Jacks makes 65 off 44 balls against London Spirit at The Oval as he becomes The Hundreds leading run scorer.

Heptathlete O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold of Games — 4:00 PM ET Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium.

O'Connor wins NI's first gold medal in heptathlon — 4:00 PM ET Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium.

England thrash Tonga to boost semi-final hopes — 3:47 PM ET England break their Commonwealth Games record goals tally with a convincing 94-32 victory over Tonga.

The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal — 3:38 PM ET The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

Rhodes' career-best keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck — 3:20 PM ET Durham prove they are not a one-man show in the One-Day Cup as Will Rhodes helps maintain their unbeaten start after Ben Stokes' duck.

📰 The Guardian (3 stories)

Madias Ngake’s live movie script ends with weightlifting silver for England — 5:05 PM ET Ngake left Cameroon due to homosexuality lawsShe fled from London 2012 village and slept roughFirst Madias Ngake lifted the weight of an upright piano to her shoulders. Then, with another staggering…

Stephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach after impressing ECB — 3:30 PM ET New Zealander will succeed Brendon McCullumLikely to start on South Africa tour in DecemberStephen Fleming is expected to be named as England’s Test coach, after impressing the England and Wales Cric…

Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens — 3:07 PM ET 55 members to meet on Thursday to coordinate response‘Uefa knows there is significant and growing opposition’Uefa has called an emergency ­meeting of its 55 members for Thursday afternoon to discuss…

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📰 Variety (9 stories)

John Leguizamo Says ‘Ice Age’ Money ‘Paid for My Kids’ to Go to College and ‘Got Me a Second and Third Home’ — 5:54 PM ET John Leguizamo has been voicing Sid the sloth since the “Ice Age” franchise launched in 2002, and the blockbuster success of the animated franchise is what allowed Leguizamo to put his kids through c…

Music Companies Demand More Scrutiny of AI-Generated Tracks Before Chart Debuts — 5:41 PM ET A collection of record labels — including labels such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music — on Wednesday proposed a new set of guidelines for how AI-generated music could char…

Here’s How to Watch MLS All-Star Game 2026 Live Online for Free — 5:00 PM ET Keep that World Cup fever going with soccer‘s biggest and brightest stars taking to the pitch tonight for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. This is the fourth time since 2020 that the North American league…

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film’s Set ‘Sobbing,’ Calls It the ‘Worst Thing I’ve Had to Live Through’ and ‘I Never Want to Hear About It Again’ — 4:59 PM ET Tomi Adeyemi, author of the novel “Children of Blood and Bone,” said the upcoming Paramount film adaptation of her book was “the worst thing I have ever had to live through” and “I never want to hear…

The Bruin Theater in Westwood Village to Reopen: ‘It’s a Magical Place’ — 4:46 PM ET The Bruin Theater in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village is set to reopen in October, with the announcement capping a big month for the city’s movie lovers. Last week, Sony Pictures announced it will take…

Meta Takes $2.4 Billion Charge for Legal Proceedings in Q2, Revenue Booms 28% to Over $60 Billion — 4:21 PM ET Meta continues to post soaring revenue, but the Mark Zuckerberg-led company took a big hit in the second quarter of 2026 related to legal proceedings and layoffs. The company, the parent of Facebook…

Glen Powell’s ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Sets Release Date, Drops First Look Photos (TV News Roundup) — 4:15 PM ET Glen Powell’s football comedy “Chad Powers” is back for Season 2, which will release Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. People are starting to catch on to the odd behavior of…

Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary Blasts Paramount Warner Bros. Deal, Endorses Litigation to Delay Merger — 3:10 PM ET The head of Cinema United is reiterating the lobbying organization’s opposition to Paramount Skydance’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as the group’s support of litigation filed by state…

Jason Cloth, ‘Babylon’ and ‘Joker’ Financier, Indicted in Alleged $100 Million Ponzi Scheme — 3:05 PM ET Jason Cloth, a financier with executive producer credits on “Joker,” “Babylon,” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted in Chicago on allegations that he ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme. Clo…

📰 Hollywood Reporter (6 stories)

Taylor Sheridan, 101 Studios Pick Up Two Movie Scripts from ‘Brutalist’ Producer Andrew Lauren — 5:49 PM ET The project, titled 'Visalia' and 'Capture the Flag,' were at one point written by Sheridan.

‘The Man Will Burn’ and the Battle Beneath Burning Man’s Chaos — 5:15 PM ET The four-part docuseries from filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi uses five years of intimate access to ask what happens when an anti-institution becomes one.

Amanda Ip, Jay Baruchel, Ciara Bravo and Kevin Durand to Star Opposite Alan Ritchson in ‘Reacher’ — 5:08 PM ET The fifth season will be based on Lee Child's novel 'Make Me' and follow Ritchson's title character as his train stops in the mysterious town of Mother’s Rest.

Stassi Schroeder Debuts New Reality Show: When and Where to Watch ‘House of Stassi’ Online — 4:57 PM ET Her latest — and most personal — TV endeavor kicks off with a two-part premiere on July 29.

Producer Jason Cloth Indicted Over Alleged $100 Million Ponzi Scheme — 4:38 PM ET Federal prosecutors accuse Cloth of diverting funds meant for films and TV shows to other purposes, including to repay prior investors.

Paul Newman’s Daughter Clea on the Charity He Built — and Why She’ll Never Retire From It — 3:39 PM ET With the Hollywood icon's camp network for sick children opening its first venue in the U.K., his youngest child opens up about the impact of her legendary father's philanthropic behemoth: "Over all…

📰 New York Times (2 stories)

The Good List: 6 Things to Bring Joy to Your Day — 4:20 PM ET First Kiss Moon, the biggest museum and being sure of someone.

‘The Saviors’ Review: Childlike Faith, Adult Betrayal — 3:55 PM ET Bubba Weiler’s new play about two altar boys at a crossroads includes several beautiful performances, even when the line between sweetness and treacle blurs.

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📰 BBC News
Actor reached 'peak Welshness' working with Hopkins and Zeta-Jones
— BBC News, 5:07 PM ET
Celyn Jones says he "just needed Charlotte Church to call the bingo and I've gone full score Welsh".

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