⚡ News Roundup: 218 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jul 30)

NBCUniversal Finds New CFO As It Readies Spinoff — Hollywood Reporter, 5:56 PM ET Christopher Halpin joins the Hollywood studio as it gets set to become a standalone, publicly-trade media and entertainment company.

Bucs injuries headline day one of camp for the team — Yahoo Sports, 5:55 PM ET Todd Bowles said Tristan Wirfs, Vita Vea and Benjamin Morrison are all considered day-to-day with minor injuries.

Australia news live: attorneys general meet to reform working with children checks; leaders gather for Garma festival — The Guardian, 5:54 PM ET Attorneys general meet in Darwin to work on nationalising the working with children check after serious allegations of safety breaches in childcare sector. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, fre…

Kanye West Reaches Settlement in Ex-Assistant’s Sexual Abuse Lawsuit — Hollywood Reporter, 5:53 PM ET Lauren Pisciotta accused Ye of assault, battery and wrongful termination during her 2021-22 tenure; terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

Apple's stock drops 8% as supply constraints lead to weak revenue guidance: Live updates — CNBC, 5:53 PM ET Apple reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday after the closing bell. The conference call with analysts began at 5 p.m. ET.

Trump-aligned parents rally behind kids' online safety rules — Politico, 5:53 PM ET Conservative parents’ rights groups are urging Senate leaders to preserve the bill’s “duty of care” provision and press technology companies to do more to protect children online.

Coinbase shares fall after crypto exchange posts disappointing second-quarter results — CNBC, 5:53 PM ET Coinbase's Thursday report marked its third straight quarter missing Wall Street's forecasts for revenue and earnings.

Colin Gray, Father of Teenage Shooter in Georgia, Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison — 5:49 PM ET Prosecutors argued that Colin Gray bore responsibility for the 2024 shooting because he had given his son a gun and failed to act as the teen’s mental health deteriorated.

Iran War Live Updates: Saudis Form Military Alliance to Protect Red Sea Shipping — 5:48 PM ET As the war between the United States and Iran widened, Saudi Arabia joined with over a dozen other countries, including Egypt and Turkey, to form a new defense coalition to stop attacks on shipping i…

Dulles Airport’s Reviled ‘People Movers’ May Be Lurching Into the Sunset — 5:47 PM ET A $22.5 billion redesign plan eliminates the “mobile lounges,” which were conceived as a way of making air travel more efficient. Many passengers found the opposite to be true.

Thousands of Migrants Enter Ceuta, a Spanish Enclave, From Morocco — 5:46 PM ET The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.

Trump Threatens to Withdraw Blanche as Attorney General, Dealing Blow to Nomination — 5:44 PM ET President Trump’s threat followed a day of fruitless negotiations with two Republican holdouts, Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.

Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Give Judiciary Control of Some Courthouses — 5:36 PM ET A new bipartisan bill comes after years of complaints from the courts that the General Services Administration is a bad landlord.

Why an A.I. Bubble Might Not Be a Bad Thing — 5:30 PM ET As fears spread over a possible artificial intelligence bubble, some tech investors say: Bring it on.

T.S.A. Finds 5 Civil War Cannonballs in Passenger’s Luggage in Alabama — 5:14 PM ET The inert relics, some as big as a grapefruit, were detected when agents X-rayed checked bags.

A.I. Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Rescued by Rival Citadel — 5:03 PM ET The once-high-flying firm Situational Awareness, whose founder is 24, has been bailed out by Kenneth Griffin’s Citadel, according to three people briefed on the transaction.

Wildfires in Greece Kill 3 Firefighters as Blazes Still Burn in France and Spain — 4:56 PM ET Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.

Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds — 4:51 PM ET An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of charges related to child sexual abuse imagery. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Exits Race for Wisconsin Governor — 4:49 PM ET With a democratic socialist, Francesca Hong, leading in polls, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said he was ending his campaign in the closely divided state.

Big Tech’s A.I. Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters. — 4:48 PM ET Amazon joined a procession of tech giants that ramped up their spending on artificial intelligence, as its capital expenditures soared 69 percent. Concerns over the industry’s spending are mounting.

Execution Nation — 4:47 PM ET The United States is an outlier in the West. We look at why the country clings to the death penalty.

DOJ Seeks to Use Court to Deport Mother of Convicted ISIS Supporter — 4:38 PM ET The case is a test of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, where much of the evidence is presented in secret and defendants cannot challenge how it was collected.

Apple’s Profit Increases 27 Percent, Topping Wall Street Expectations — 4:36 PM ET The company recently raised prices on a number of products because of component supply shortages caused by the artificial intelligence boom.

Does Congress Have the Power to Stop the Iran War? — 4:31 PM ET In theory, the War Powers Act gives Congress the power to end a war. But our chief White House correspondent, Peter Baker, describes how President Trump is the latest president to find ways to engage…

Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Include Diamonds, Oil and Gas, Copper and Other Items — 4:24 PM ET A new round of tariff carve-outs has raised familiar questions about who should receive the lucrative exceptions, and why.

After Claiming ‘Bias’ at Smithsonian, Trump Officials Stage Patriotic Exhibition — 4:20 PM ET Trump officials have promised to “make visual arts great,” with a museum exhibition that includes artwork by several people with personal connections to the planners.

Trump’s Effort to Gut Education Dept. Rebuked by Senate Committee — 4:19 PM ET The bipartisan bill is a long way from becoming law, but it represents the strongest opposition yet from Congress to the administration’s agenda.

Trump’s Nominee to Oversee VOA, Sarah B. Rogers, Suggests Return of Journalists on Leave — 4:15 PM ET The statement by the nominee, Sarah B. Rogers, signaled a stark reversal of the president’s earlier efforts to shutter Voice of America and other federally funded news groups.

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Oil Prices Wobble as Middle East Veers Toward Wider Conflict — 4:07 PM ET Bond yields are also higher on concerns about inflation.

U.S. Government Mislabels Map of African Countries at AIDS Conference — 3:53 PM ET Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”

Bond Investors’ Inflation Angst Rises on Fed’s Lack of Guidance — 3:40 PM ET The yield on government bonds, which underpins borrowing costs from mortgages to business loans, remained elevated over concerns about the Federal Reserve’s efforts to contain inflation.

Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second-Deadliest Ever, and in Record Time — 3:40 PM ET The disease has killed more than 1,500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in just over two months, causing deaths faster than officials have ever recorded.

A City With a Plan — 3:16 PM ET Cincinnati wants to take in people fleeing climate disasters. Plus, the latest on fires in Europe.

Apple's stock drops 8% as supply constraints lead to weak revenue guidance: Live updates — 5:53 PM ET Apple reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday after the closing bell. The conference call with analysts began at 5 p.m. ET.

Coinbase shares fall after crypto exchange posts disappointing second-quarter results — 5:53 PM ET Coinbase's Thursday report marked its third straight quarter missing Wall Street's forecasts for revenue and earnings.

Nexus Data Centers in advanced talks to secure $15B for Google-backed Anthropic data center — 5:50 PM ET Morgan Stanley is the lead banker engaging in advanced talks to lend $15 billion to Nexus Data Centers, CNBC confirmed.

Amazon hikes 2026 capex to $220 billion due to higher memory costs — 5:31 PM ET AWS sales expanded 37% year over year, which trounced analysts' expectations for 31% growth.

AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner forced to unwind all public stock positions after steep losses, sources say — 5:29 PM ET Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund has sold all of its public stock holdings, according to people familiar with the matter.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Apple, Amazon, Rivian, Reddit & more — 5:23 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Rivian reduces 2026 spending plans, narrows earnings guidance — 5:19 PM ET Rivian reduced its 2026 spending plans and slightly narrowed its previously forecast losses this year as the company reported second-quarter results.

Reddit shares sink 11% on 'choppy' search referrals even as results blow past estimates — 5:17 PM ET Reddit reported second-quarter earnings that beat on the top and the bottom, and gave a revenue forecast that topped estimates.

'The Odyssey' extends stay in 70 mm Imax theaters as shows sell out weeks in advance — 4:51 PM ET Universal and Imax have extended the availability of 70 mm screenings of Christopher Nolan's retelling of Homer's epic into mid-September.

Trump says sanctions bill should include tariffs on Iran, despite 'trivial' trade with U.S. — 4:38 PM ET Trump said he'd "like to see tariffs on Iran" added to a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia and those supporting its war against Ukraine.

Meta sinks 8%, continuing record losing streak, while Microsoft jumps 15% as AI trade splits — 4:17 PM ET Microsoft posted strong Azure and Copilot growth, while Meta missed revenue guidance forecasts as free cash flow plunged leading to diverging stock moves.

Jersey Mike's stock falls 6% in public market debut after pricing shares at $23 — 4:13 PM ET Jersey Mike's priced its initial public offering at $23 per share.

Retailer Reformation closes flat in NYSE debut as CEO says company is 'ready to scale' — 4:08 PM ET Retailer Reformation made its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol "REF."

AMD and Micron surge, Lam Research climbs 17% as chip stocks rip higher — 4:04 PM ET Strong earnings from Lam Research, Microsoft and Arm boosted hard-hit semiconductor stocks.

UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private equity investment plan — 3:59 PM ET FIFA has faced backlash from global soccer governing bodies over the proposal to allow private investment.

Trump floats pulling Blanche's AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office — 3:40 PM ET The Senate Judiciary Committee, which includes Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, postponed a vote on advancing Todd Blanche's AG nomination.

Here's where Jeffrey Gundlach is investing after the Fed held rates steady — 3:06 PM ET DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach isn't taking big risks in the bond market right now.

AI stocks rebound, and why J&J's earnings guidance cut is not cause for concern — 3:05 PM ET Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Australia news live: attorneys general meet to reform working with children checks; leaders gather for Garma festival — 5:54 PM ET Attorneys general meet in Darwin to work on nationalising the working with children check after serious allegations of safety breaches in childcare sector. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, fre…

Middle East crisis live: Iraq says it had ‘no prior knowledge’ of US-Saudi attacks — 5:47 PM ET Iraqi prime minister postpones trip to Saudi Arabia after attacks as government spokesperson denies Trump’s claim that strikes were coordinated with IraqUS launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-l…

Senate’s latest effort to halt Trump’s Iran hostilities fails in 49-50 vote as some Republicans side with Democrats – live — 5:32 PM ET Republicans senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul voted in favor of the motion to prevent Trump from continuing hostilities against IranSign up for the US Breaking News emailThe US eco…

Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers — 5:30 PM ET Local leaders say plan will transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projectsEngland’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasur…

Australian Rose Davies wins gold in 5,000m in second Commonwealth Games triumph — 5:30 PM ET Newcastle-born Davies wins in GlasgowFollows earlier gold in 10,000m Rose Davies has roared to a landmark track triumph at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first woman ever to complete…

Ex-White House counsel says Epstein accuser’s testimony ‘lacked inherent credibility’ — 5:22 PM ET Kathryn Ruemmler was blasted by family of late Virginia Giuffre after House committee transcripts were releasedSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A former White House counsel and forme…

Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs — 4:45 PM ET Both MPs have had the parliamentary whip restored following separate independent disciplinary processesMPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted into Labour and had the parliamentary whip…

Trump’s tax immunity scheme hoists president by his own petard on Blanche AG nomination — 4:33 PM ET Republican senators sought written limits on settlement, but president held firm despite risk to attorney general pickUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s refusal to officially end a hugel…

Hundreds evacuated after ‘apocalyptic’ wildfire near Suffolk nuclear power station — 3:46 PM ET Major incident declared with Sizewell B power station monitoring blaze and RSPB nature reserve badly hitHundreds of people have been evacuated and a major incident declared after a wildfire spread ov…

New survey reveals fears of US farm workers amid Trump’s immigration raids — 3:46 PM ET Vast majority of farm workers say raids and deportations have affected their jobs and 61% report shopping lessSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Farm workers in the US are reeling from…

Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage war thriller — 3:37 PM ET Makers of unreleased $45m film Fortitude sue after hard drive stolen from streamer’s Los Angeles officeNetflix is being sued for $105m over the theft of a hard drive including an unreleased Nicolas C…

US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war — 3:29 PM ET Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflictUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate on Thursday rejected a largely symbolic…

French riot police used teargas on people trying to board small boat, charity claims — 3:20 PM ET CRS officers funded by UK tried to stop boarding of boat, on day four asylum seekers died trying to cross ChannelFrench riot police funded by UK taxpayers used teargas on asylum seekers in an attempt…

Why is US GDP growth slowing, and how can it be reversed? — 5:39 PM ET Tariffs and oil price hikes create a supply shock, dragging down US economic growth in the second quarter of 2026.

French teen fined in Singapore over ‘straw licking’ stunt — 5:34 PM ET A French teenager has been fined about $465 after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge in Singapore.

Argentina’s Milei seeks to deport foreigners that spread ‘hate’ of country — 5:34 PM ET Experts have cast doubt on legality of the emergency decree as Milei decries a campaign of 'hostility' after World Cup.

Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran? — 5:00 PM ET Anger in Iraq after US-Saudi strikes on paramilitary group with ties to Tehran.

Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave — 5:00 PM ET Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.

UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges — 4:54 PM ET Antonio Guterres’s successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and facing pressure to reform.

Security camera shows ‘Russian missile’ exploding in Poland — 4:39 PM ET Security camera video shows the moment a suspected Russian missile exploded inside Poland.

Father of Georgia Apalachee school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison — 4:35 PM ET Colin Gray, 55, was convicted of second-degree murder after his son Colt carried out a school shooting that killed four.

US authorities probe cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota — 4:32 PM ET A cyberattack targeted more than 30 water facilities in the Midwestern US state earlier this week.

Palestine Action co-founder wins UK Supreme Court appeal bid — 4:11 PM ET Huda Ammori has won permission to challenge Palestine Action's ban at the UK Supreme Court.

Pakistan coal mine explosion kills at least 11, traps dozens — 4:07 PM ET Accidents common in Pakistan’s coal mining industry, particularly in Balochistan, where many mines lack basic safety.

Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways — 3:57 PM ET Fourteen nations sign up to alliance to protect vital trade and energy routes amid escalating hostilities.

Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread — 3:02 PM ET There's still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now? — 5:40 PM ET It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now? — 5:40 PM ET It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax — 5:32 PM ET The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta — 5:24 PM ET The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.

MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension — 4:54 PM ET The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".

Vomit in the morning, gold in the afternoon for England's gamblers — 4:26 PM ET Sickness struck England's team pursuit squad on Thursday morning, but a late gamble and fine ride secured Commonwealth Games gold in the velodrome.

Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court — 3:45 PM ET The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.

Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund — 3:44 PM ET Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.

Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta — 3:16 PM ET The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.

Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham — 3:04 PM ET Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.

Fastest growing Ebola outbreak is worsening hunger in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns — 4:43 PM ET The long-running conflict in eastern Congo has driven nearly 10 million people into crisis or emergency levels of hunger, with Ituri — the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak — among the most affected wi…

How views on Trump's handling of Iran have shifted, according to this poll — 4:07 PM ET Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump's approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service — 3:29 PM ET Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots are mailed out, the U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player in an election season that will determine control of Congress.

Mandela Barnes drops out of Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor — 3:13 PM ET The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party.

Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream — 3:04 PM ET Released on Thursday, the annual "State of Black America" report grimly describes Black Americans' economic and political prospects as having worsened due to policy changes from President Donald Trum…

The AI Industry Keeps Breaking the Internet — 5:29 PM ET So this is Utopia?

The White-Collar Myth — 4:37 PM ET Since the 19th century, office jobs have represented a path to comfort and prestige. The AI era is testing whether that promise still holds.

The Real Antidepressant Crisis — 3:49 PM ET Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Americans overuse SSRIs. In fact, too many people who need depression treatment aren’t getting any.

Judge says Trump admin still lacks evidence for Anthropic ‘supply-chain risk’ label — 4:26 PM ET A federal judge said the Trump administration has not presented enough evidence to justify labeling Anthropic a supply-chain risk, casting doubt on the government's ban on its AI technology.

CareCloud begins to notify hundreds of thousands after hackers stole medical records — 4:13 PM ET The health tech data giant, which handles vast amounts of patients' medical data, said hackers struck one of its protected health data stores.

Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag — 3:44 PM ET Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.

Apple’s iPhone and Mac sales keep growing despite RAM shortages — 4:49 PM ET Apple's iPhone and Mac sales are on the rise even as a global memory shortage squeezes device makers. In its third-quarter earnings report released on Thursday, Apple revealed that iPhone sales jumpe…

The loss of Situational Awareness — 4:46 PM ET I am not by any means an expert at finance but I think I do now have some advice for people who are: Do not name your hedge fund anything that will be hilarious if it blows up. Don't use a name like…

Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns — 4:37 PM ET The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.66% on average Thursday.

After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health — 4:37 PM ET The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health staffing in the U.S.

NFL coach jabs at Fauci while taking questions from reporters — 5:45 PM ET Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio took a couple of shots at Dr. Anthony Fauci over his repeated use of the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing on Wednesday. “I’m gonna be like…

White House looks to reopen refineries — 5:30 PM ET {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story White House looks to reopen refineries The Trump administration is looking to reopen closed oil refineries, including an embattled one…

McCarthy: Pelosi would 'yell' at Republicans that they 'shouldn't be in the room' — 5:26 PM ET Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) treated Republicans poorly, recalling that she would sometimes “yell” at GOP lawmakers. Speaking on…

Beshear: McConnell 'ruining' his legacy — 5:22 PM ET Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) doubled down Wednesday on his criticism of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) absence from Congress during his medical recovery from a fall last month. In an interview on t…

Cornyn, Tillis become fighting faces of quiet Republican concerns over Blanche — 5:16 PM ET President Trump’s threat to withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is raising questions about the future of the anti-weaponization fund as well as the power of the Senate GOP…

FAA loses its No. 2 official, Chris Rocheleau, to his old private sector job — 5:08 PM ET Chris Rocheleau, the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is departing the agency for his old lobbying job. Rocheleau, who served as acting FAA administrator for the fir…

2 in 3 worry political leaders will pressure officials to change election outcomes: Gallup — 5:05 PM ET Concerns about election security for Americans are on the rise ahead of critical 2026 midterm elections. A Kettering Foundation-Gallup survey released Wednesday shows 67 percent of American adults ar…

White House eyes reopening oil refineries amid high gasoline prices — 4:51 PM ET The Trump administration is looking to reopen closed oil refineries, including an embattled one in the Virgin Islands, amid high gasoline prices spurred by the Iran war. A White House official confir…

Musk's super PAC to pour at least $100M backing Republicans in 8 states — 4:42 PM ET Elon Musk is jumping back into the political spending arena ahead of the 2026 midterms with a new field program to help elect Republicans in at least eight states. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO authorized…

Lockheed Martin wins $58.6B contract to produce Patriot interceptors — 4:24 PM ET The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year contract worth up to $58.6 billion to churn out Patriot interceptor missiles in an effort to replenish quickly diminishing U.S. munitions stockpiles.…

Markets whipsaw as Trump, Fed face new inflation risks — 4:11 PM ET Financial markets are uneasy as President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh face rising inflation risks driven by the war in Iran. Stocks and bond yields have whipsawed amid uncertainty ove…

Democrats top Republicans by 8 points ahead of midterms: Poll — 3:44 PM ET Democrats are leading Republicans by 8 points with the midterms just a little more than three months away, according to a new poll released Thursday. In the CNN survey, 47 percent of respondents said…

Birx says 'persistent anger' over COVID response evident after Fauci hearing — 3:19 PM ET Deborah Birx, the former coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said there is still “persistent anger” about the government’s COVID-19 response following former chief White House medi…

Iran threatens to 'punish the aggressor' after US launches retaliatory strikes — 3:15 PM ET Iran on Thursday threatened to “punish” the United States following a “heavy wave of strikes” against Tehran overnight in retaliation against missile attacks on American forces in the Middle East. Ir…

Black Americans' prospects worse under Trump administration: National Urban League — 3:08 PM ET The National Urban League released its annual “State of Black America” report Thursday concluding that prospects for minorities in the U.S. are under threat during the second Trump administration. Th…

Trump-aligned parents rally behind kids' online safety rules — 5:53 PM ET Conservative parents’ rights groups are urging Senate leaders to preserve the bill’s “duty of care” provision and press technology companies to do more to protect children online.

Top senators consider blocking Trump’s grant shakeup in spending stopgap — 5:14 PM ET It’s now “up to leadership” whether to head off the controversial changes, Sen. Susan Collins said.

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Senate education committee blocks parts of Trump’s Education Department breakup — 3:28 PM ET Sen. Tim Kaine negotiated a bipartisan bill to stop the department from offloading special education, K-12 programs and additional functions to other federal agencies.

Bucs injuries headline day one of camp for the team — 5:55 PM ET Todd Bowles said Tristan Wirfs, Vita Vea and Benjamin Morrison are all considered day-to-day with minor injuries.

MLS suspends FC Cincinnati's Gerardo Valenzuela for additional game — 5:51 PM ET Players and coaches from both FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew were fined after an altercation between the teams after Cincinnati's 2-1 loss July 25.

Watch: A.J. Brown beats Christian Gonzalez on perfect Drake Maye throw — 5:50 PM ET New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye delivered a dot to A.J. Brown with Christian Gonzalez in one-on-one coverage.

Jeeno Thitikul opens with 64 in AIG Women’s Open in quest to finally win a major — 5:50 PM ET Jeeno Thitikul has taken the first step toward finally winning a major. The 23-year-old Thai played bogey-free at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a 64.

Bitter disappointment in extras as Yankees’ offense wastes Ryan Weathers’ masterful performance — 5:48 PM ET One run in 11 innings was nowhere near good enough, as the lifeless Yankees offense walked off in extras.

Packers sign UFL champion receiver Kaden Prather — 5:48 PM ET WR Kaden Prather played for the Louisville Kings in 2026 after being drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2025

Baker Mayfield feels ‘disrespected’ by the Bucs — 5:48 PM ET Baker Mayfield didn’t hold back when discussing the failed contract negotiations with the Buccaneers following Thursday’s training camp practice. In fact, his frustration was evident on the topic. Th…

Fernando Mendoza National Championship versus Miami, Part XVI of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania — 5:48 PM ET Wrapping up the series with a championship-worthy performance

Sabrina Ionescu reflects on leadership and the Liberty's chemistry — 5:47 PM ET The New York Liberty have been one of the WNBA's best teams this season, but Sabrina Ionescu doesn't think their success is just about talent.

Gold medal 'part of grief journey' for Shaw — 5:47 PM ET Sprinter Zac Shaw tells the BBC focusing on training for the Commonwealth Games has helped him deal with the passing of his mum.

Jets need faster camp start from David Bailey after Joseph Ossai news — 5:45 PM ET The New York Jets need rookie David Bailey to start fast at training camp after placing Joseph Ossai on the PUP.

Liverpool Boss Iraola Explains Florian Wirtz and Winger Plans — 5:44 PM ET Wirtz in the ten and wingers who can play either flank are key to Andoni Iraola’s plans for the 2026-27 season.

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now? — 5:43 PM ET It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

Day 3 of Packers training camp: Team plans activities for young fans — 5:42 PM ET Here is what you need to know for day 3 of the Packers training camp.

NY Giants training camp report: Abdul Carter, Giants fans win the day — 5:42 PM ET Fans treated to a spirited practice on second day of training camp in West Virginia.

Still no target for a return, Malik Nabers on the field at Giants training camp sparks optimism — 5:42 PM ET Malik Nabers insists he does not know what the “PUP” list means — the place where players land if they are physically unable to perform at the start of training camp. Now 10 months removed from teari…

Tigers trade Jake Rogers to Orioles for minor-league pitcher — 5:41 PM ET The Tigers have acquired right-hander Zane Barnhart, who will report to Double-A Erie. Barnhart is an alum of Hillsdale College.

Where Chris Olave's new contract ranks among NFL's highest-paid WRs — 5:40 PM ET See where Chris Olave's four-year, $132 million extension with the New Orleans Saints ranks among the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers.

‘I Couldn’t Be Too Black’: Ryan Clark’s ESPN Firing Isn’t Rare — 5:40 PM ET ESPN fired Ryan Clark during a live broadcast. He says the real reason wasn't the layoffs; it was that he couldn't be 'too Black' at work.

49ers worked out three RBs after Jordan James' injury — 5:39 PM ET 49ers running back Jordan James was competing with Kaelon Black — a third-round pick this spring — for the primary backup job behind Christian McCaffrey until his injury on Monday.

Steelers stock report after Day 2 of training camp — 5:39 PM ET Who stepped up and who messed up during the second training camp practice from Latrobe?

Curt Cignetti shakes up Indiana offensive line, seeks maturity from Ajani, clarity at center — 5:38 PM ET Joe Brunner will play right tackle despite limited experience there. Cignetti says Adedamola Ajani had to 'make a few better choices'

Curt Cignetti shakes up Indiana offensive line, seeks maturity from Ajani, clarity at center — 5:38 PM ET Joe Brunner will play right tackle despite limited experience there. Cignetti says Adedamola Ajani had to 'make a few better choices'

Rhett Lowder leads Reds into series opener against Pirates — 5:38 PM ET Cincinnati opens a four-game series in Great American Ball Park against Pittsburgh.

Future India captain? Selector explains why 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named East Zone vice-captain — 5:38 PM ET Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged fifteen, has been appointed East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Selectors believe this move invests in the future of Indian cricket and accelerates his d…

Tigers trade Jake Rogers for minor-league reliever from Hillsdale — 5:37 PM ET The Detroit Tigers have traded DFA'd catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

Tigers trade Jake Rogers for minor-league reliever from Hillsdale — 5:37 PM ET The Detroit Tigers have traded DFA'd catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

Tigers trade Jake Rogers for minor-league reliever from Hillsdale — 5:37 PM ET The Detroit Tigers have traded DFA'd catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

Kansas State Football: Position Group Preview – Cornerback — 5:37 PM ET Kansas State should have one of the best cornerback rooms in the Big 12 with Zashon Rich leading the way.

Done Deal: Matthias Jaissle will join Newcastle as new head coach — 5:36 PM ET Sky Germany announce it as a “Done Deal” - Al-Ahli and former FC Salzburg coach Matthias Jaissle will become new Newcastle United manager!Jaissle has a release clause in his contract which allows ...

Detroit Tigers Trade Jake Rogers — 5:35 PM ET The Detroit Tigers traded catcher Jake Rogers to Baltimore for minor-league reliever Zane Barnhart, who will report to Double-A Erie.

Eagles training camp diary: DeVonta Smith up for the battle vs. Quinyon Mitchell, stingy secondary — 5:35 PM ET The Eagles‘ second practice featured a cameo from Brian Dawkins, an illuminating news conference from Vic Fangio, and my realization that Makai Lemon is partial to blue raspberry water ice...

Barcelona respond to Marcus Rashford’s public message — 5:35 PM ET La Liga champions Barcelona have issued a response to the heartfelt message sent their way by Marcus Rashford on Thursday.This comes after the Englishman took to social media, to bid a fond farewell…

Injury sidelines receiver Pofele Ashlock as Hawaii football opens camp — 5:35 PM ET The University of Hawaii football team opened training camp on Wednesday without its top receiver participating in contact drills. Slotback Pofele Ashlock is recovering from a knee injury and did not…

Police say 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan avoided citation in car crash due to officer's discretion — 5:34 PM ET Shanahan was reportedly trying to pick up his phone before a car crash that left him with several injuries.

Cardinals Rookie Reliever Touched Up a Second Straight Game in Loss to Cubs — 5:34 PM ET Cardinals' rookie reliever Luis Gastelum, who surrendered a two-run homer in Wednesday's win, was hit hard again in Thursday's 10th inning as the Cubs beat St. Louis 4-2 at Busch Stadium. Gastelum al…

Huddersfield beat Hull FC for back-to-back wins — 5:33 PM ET Bottom club Huddersfield Giants come from behind to beat Hull FC and claim only their fourth Super League win of the season.

MOT's bid for Junior Little League World Series berth foiled — 5:33 PM ET The Delaware champs lose twice in close games to New Jersey champion Freehold Township at the Junior Little League East Regional.

Missing hockey? Relive these 2025-26 Utah Mammoth season highlights — 5:33 PM ET Here are some of the best Utah Mammoth moments of season No. 2.

CONCACAF rejects Infantino's World Cup investment plan after UEFA's boycott threat — 5:32 PM ET North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.

Auburn women's tennis 2026 fall schedule announced — 5:32 PM ET Auburn women's tennis released its 2026 fall schedule featuring key ITA events leading to the NCAA championships.

📋 Corinthians and Athletico named for BR-2026 clash — 5:32 PM ET It’s a Brasileirão 2026 night at Neo Química Arena this Thursday (30). Corinthians and Athletico will face off starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The match is valid for the 21st round of th...

Angel Reese credits Monica McNutt for Black representation at ESPN — 5:30 PM ET The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in April, and the three-time All-Star forward has turned over a new leaf as “ATL Barbie.” “I’m just so happy here in Atlanta,” Reese told Terri…

Keisean Nixon focused on growth after first full season at outside CB — 5:30 PM ET Keisean Nixon hopes to keep growing in his role while learning from past mistakes at perimeter CB.

Mike Vrabel: Gabe Jacas 'closer' to returning than Harold Landry — 5:30 PM ET Mike Vrabel revealed what progress Patriots edge rusher Gabe Jacas has made since signing his rookie deal following a long negotiation.

Who is Carlos Espi? Real Madrid land Levante's breakout striker to be Jose Mourinho's Plan B — 5:30 PM ET Carlos Espi joins Real Madrid having made a name for himself as a ruthless penalty-box player in La Liga.

Cowboys training camp practice #2: Dallas’ star WR duo makes their presence known — 5:30 PM ET The offense looked great on Thursday.

John Stones signs for Inter Milan on a free transfer — 5:30 PM ET Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of England international John Stones on a free transfer following the expiry of his Manchester City contract.The 32-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the…

Packers work out pass-catchers, long snappers on Thursday — 5:29 PM ET Cal Adomitis, a tryout player for Green Bay, previously started at long snapper for the Bengals and Eagles

Daily schedule — 5:46 PM ET The daily schedule for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now? — 5:40 PM ET It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

Commonwealth Games medal table and results — 5:38 PM ET The latest medals table for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Huddersfield beat Hull FC for back-to-back wins — 5:31 PM ET Bottom club Huddersfield Giants come from behind to beat Hull FC and claim only their fourth Super League win of the season.

Derry must be braver - Lynch after European exit — 5:10 PM ET Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch says his side "got punished" during their 1-0 Uefa Conference League second qualifying round defeat against Rijeka which ended their European hopes.

Brave move off foot of table with win over Phoenix — 5:03 PM ET Wickets from three consecutive deliveries help Southern Brave close out a first win of the season in The Hundred, beating Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs.

Opening night cycling joy for Wales in Velodrome — 4:40 PM ET Wales' track cycling opening night has a bit of everything at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Vomit in the morning, gold in the afternoon for England's gamblers — 4:26 PM ET Sickness struck England's team pursuit squad on Thursday morning, but a late gamble and fine ride secured Commonwealth Games gold in the velodrome.

England's Campbell retains Commonwealth weightlifting title — 3:53 PM ET England's Emily Campbell produces a record-breaking performance in Glasgow to defend her Commonwealth Games title in the women's +86kg weightlifting.

Three clubs monitoring Delap - Friday's gossip — 3:53 PM ET Three Premier League clubs are watching Chelsea's Liam Delap, Manchester City are closing in on rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi, plus more.

How a three-year-old helped Fachie become Scotland record-breaker — 3:12 PM ET Neil Fachie was done with cycling. The Commonwealth Games was a farewell. On Thursday, it turned into so much more than that.

How a three-year-old helped Fachie become Scotland record-breaker — 3:12 PM ET Neil Fachie was done with cycling. The Commonwealth Games was a farewell. On Thursday, it turned into so much more than that.

Staveley in talks to buy 25% stake in West Ham — 3:06 PM ET A consortium led by former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley holds talks about purchasing a 25% stake in Championship club West Ham.

Woad & Hull feature in best shots from Women's Open first round — 3:02 PM ET Lottie Woad and Charley Hull feature in the best shots from day one of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St. Anne's.

Lincoln Riley could never solve Gary Patterson -- now he needs him to help save USC — 5:33 PM ET Entering a must-win Year 6, Lincoln Riley is turning his defense over to one of his toughest former adversaries in hopes of finally breaking through to the College Football Playoff

MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Willson Contreras on Thursday, July 30 — 5:30 PM ET SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Thursday, July 30

How to draft from No. 6 overall in 2026 Fantasy Football PPR leagues; full results, favorite picks, more — 5:20 PM ET Here is how it played out drafting from the No. 6 spot in full PPR

Bengals training camp takeaways: Bold defensive gamble might pay off, Shemar Stewart avoids serious injury — 5:18 PM ET Plus, how getting run over by a truck gave one Bengals tight end a major confidence boost

Tarik Skubal trade deadline odds: Dodgers favored to land ace, but other contenders worth watching — 5:16 PM ET Detroit is expected to trade the two-time Cy Young winner, so which team will add Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline?

MLB predictions, odds, picks for Thursday, July 30: This 3-way parlay returns nearly +500 — 5:15 PM ET After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top MLB picks today

Big Ten Media Days fact, fiction: Will experience be enough to fix Nebraska's November woes? — 4:56 PM ET Under Matt Rhule, the Huskers are 16-8 in the first three months of the season, but just 2-10 in November

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Busts per the model that called Terry McLaurin's down season — 4:16 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

2026 Big Ten Media Days takeaways: Curt Cignetti torches SEC, hometown Northwestern arrives with swagger — 3:58 PM ET The coach of the reigning national champs threw a not-so-subtle jab at his neighbors to the south to close out Big Ten Media Days from Chicago

HQ PM Newsletter 7/30/2026 — 3:36 PM ET What to watch Thursday: Mariners-Dodgers rubber match, Braves host Nationals + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Braves vs. Nationals, Dodgers vs. Mariners and more — 3:35 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

UEFA to boycott FIFA competitions after rejecting Gianni Infantino's investment plan; Concacaf also against — 3:24 PM ET The 55 UEFA members are in favor of the boycott as a tense situation continues to unfold

WNBA says deleted social media post referencing bet between Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers 'missed the mark' — 3:10 PM ET The league's social media team captured Bueckers and Reese making a bet on the outcome of a Dream vs. Wings game

Commonwealth Games 2026: England beat South Africa in netball, athletics, track cycling on day seven – as it happened — 5:30 PM ET England qualified for the netball quarter-finals with the final act of an intriguing day when we learned the women’s 1500m wheelchair race will be restagedHi everyone, good afternoon (or evening or m…

Charley Hull refuses to apologise after £100,000 scratchcard prank on caddie — 3:23 PM ET Hull: ‘I think people need to lighten up’Thitikul leads on -7; double major winner Ryu on -5Charley Hull has delivered an emphatic, unapologetic response towards those who criticised a prank on the e…

NBCUniversal Finds New CFO As It Readies Spinoff — 5:56 PM ET Christopher Halpin joins the Hollywood studio as it gets set to become a standalone, publicly-trade media and entertainment company.

Kanye West Reaches Settlement in Ex-Assistant’s Sexual Abuse Lawsuit — 5:53 PM ET Lauren Pisciotta accused Ye of assault, battery and wrongful termination during her 2021-22 tenure; terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

‘Fightland’ Review: 50 Cent’s London-Set Starz Drama Blends Boxing and Crime Clichés in Forgettable Ways — 5:49 PM ET Howard Charles plays a former heavyweight champ who returns to London after eight years in prison, eager to upset a drug empire and exact revenge.

Streaming Ratings: ‘Love Island USA’ Reclaims No. 1 Ranking — 5:34 PM ET 'The Bear' improves a week after its final season premiere and 'Elle' debuts in the top 10 originals.

With ‘Camp Miasma,’ Hannah Einbinder Is Back in Another Complicated Cross-Generational Relationship — 4:42 PM ET "I swear they choose me, I'm not choosing them," the 'Hacks' star joked, as she stars opposite Gillian Anderson in 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.'

‘American Experience’ to Release Four-Part Series on the History of the FBI in 2027 — 4:39 PM ET The PBS series from Boston-based GBH will also be premiering projects on Charles Lindbergh and the Great Depression.

Anne Sweeney Steps Down From Netflix Board — 4:33 PM ET The former Disney executive had served on the board of the streaming giant since 2015.

Live Nation Sees Record Quarter For Ticketmaster, Concert Attendance — 4:15 PM ET The company is expecting double-digit growth in operating income this year, even as it warns of the impact of legal fees.

Hope You Like Raccoon Penis, Because RFK Jr. Has a New Cooking Show — 4:07 PM ET Episode one is available on YouTube.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’s 24 Best Beauty Buys: Le Labo, La Mer and More Premium Picks — 3:50 PM ET Shop two dozen discounted standouts across makeup, skin and hair care, beauty tools and fragrance.

Disney Expected to Sell 50% Stake in A+E to Hearst for More Than $1 Billion — 5:47 PM ET Disney is getting ready to shed its ownership stake in A+E Global Media, the cable-focused programmer it has owned jointly with Hearst for more than a decade. Disney will sell its 50% stake in A+E Gl…

As Outfest Rebuilds, What Will the Future of L.A.’s Staple LGBTQ+ Film Festival Look Like? — 5:37 PM ET Outfest looked a little different this past weekend. Instead of the usual 11-day window over the summer, the festivities ran for four days from July 23-26, with screenings and conversations held at t…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Early Cut ‘Took Notes From Random People’ at Test Screenings and ‘We Hated It,’ Says Tom Holland: ‘It Totally Didn’t Work’ — 5:32 PM ET Tom Holland said in an interview with Quotable on the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” press tour that one of the worst cuts he saw of the movie was shaped by test screenings. “We’ve seen loads of differe…

Apple Sales Rise 16% to Record $109 Billion for June Quarter, Services Revenue Falls Short of Forecasts — 4:47 PM ET Apple turned in another solid earnings report overall for the June 2026 quarter, which marks the last earnings period for outgoing CEO Tim Cook. For the three months ended June 27, Apple’s Q3 of fisc…

NBC Prepares for Spin-Off By Hiring Christopher Halpin as CFO — 4:43 PM ET NBCUniversal is starting to blaze its own corporate path. The Comcast-backed media conglomerate, which is slated to be spun off from its parent company within a year’s time, named Christopher Halpin…

Electronic Arts Set to Close $55 Billion Go-Private Deal Next Week — 4:41 PM ET Electronic Arts is set to close its previously announced $55 billion go-private deal next week, according to the video game publishing giant. In a document filed with the SEC Thursday, the “Battlefie…

Music Industry Moves: Influence Media Partners to Acquire Anthem Entertainment’s Publishing and Film & TV Assets in $600 Million Deal — 4:39 PM ET Influence Media Partners, in collaboration with funds and accounts managed by affiliates of BlackRock, has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Anthem Entertainment: its…

Anne Sweeney Resigns From Netflix Board — 4:26 PM ET After serving for more than 11 years on Netflix’s board, Anne Sweeney is departing as a director. Netflix disclosed Sweeney’s departure in an SEC filing Thursday. “On July 26, 2026, Anne Sweeney noti…

Amazon Q2 Ad Revenue Up 26% as Tech Giant’s Profit Booms to $62.6 Billion on Anthropic Investments — 4:20 PM ET Amazon reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings Thursday, revealing it beat Wall Street’s estimates with more than $200 billion in revenue for the April-June period. Advertising services revenue for…

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is Officially Streaming on Hulu and Disney+ — 4:20 PM ET Gird your loins because “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is officially available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The sequel grossed $677 million at the worldwide summer box office. If you’re planning an at-h…

Jennifer Finch, Scalding Bassist for Alt-Rock Band L7, Dies at 59 — 5:42 PM ET Often performing barefoot, she provided the thunder for a breakout feminist band of the 1990s, which had an alternative hit with “Pretend We’re Dead.”

Domi and JD Beck Return With ‘Who Asked?’ — 4:52 PM ET With their second album, “Who Asked?,” the virtuoso jazz-and-beyond duo Domi and JD Beck re-emerges with ever more intricate songs.

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