⚡ News Roundup: 192 Stories from 17 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Jul 31)

Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after months of delays — TechCrunch, 6:00 PM ET Also has big plans beyond the TM-B. The startup mostly refers to itself as a "vehicle" company, and has plans to make four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon.

Silicon Valley loves young founders. Until it doesn’t. — TechCrunch, 6:00 PM ET AI tools have democratized the opportunity to build, shortening the timelines of success and enabling more young people to start successful companies without stepping foot inside a Big Tech company.

‘Cape Fear’ Creator Nick Antosca on That Shocking Final Sequence and Making Big Changes From Scorsese’s Version — Variety, 6:00 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the final moments of “Cape Fear,” Anna Bowden realizes that she’ll never t…

Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop' — BBC News, 5:57 PM ET Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.

Authorities release early Nancy Guthrie ransom note, hoping someone recognizes writing style — PBS NewsHour, 5:53 PM ET Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note released Friday indicated…

Rogue AI hacking incidents amplify debate over open-source tech — The Hill, 5:50 PM ET Concerns over AI’s cybersecurity risks reached a fever pitch this week following two hacking incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, sparking further debate in Silicon Valley over whether open-source coul…

Orioles GM 'open-minded' as trade deadline looms. That includes Adley Rutschman. — Yahoo Sports, 5:50 PM ET Adley Rutschman, now a three-time All-Star, has emerged as a trade candidate as the Orioles’ run of uneven play has stretched on for three seasons.

Leopold Aschenbrenner Built a Hot A.I. Hedge Fund. Then it Melted Down. — 5:40 PM ET Situational Awareness, led by a 24-year-old, exploded onto the artificial intelligence scene — and then nose-dived.

When A.I. Invaded ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fan Fiction, the Meltdown Was Epic — 5:29 PM ET An anonymous X account posted a detailed breakdown of chatbot text in 38 popular stories inspired by the hockey romance. The fandom spiraled.

Migrants Surge Into Spanish Territory, Prompting Political Backlash — 5:15 PM ET A sudden exodus of migrants from Morocco startled Spanish officials and drew heavy criticism from right-wing parties across the continent.

Hunter Biden Blames Cancer for Joe Biden’s Disastrous Debate — 5:14 PM ET Medical experts say it is unlikely that Mr. Biden’s debate performance was affected by the cancer that was diagnosed months later.

Warsh Considers Reducing Frequency of Fed Policy Meetings — 5:11 PM ET The Federal Reserve has met at least eight times a year for decades. Reducing the number of meetings would represent the biggest change by Kevin M. Warsh since he became chairman.

Next Met Gala Show Will Honor John Galliano, Celebrated Designer Infamous for Antisemitic Rant — 5:08 PM ET As famous for his antisemitic rant in 2011 as he is for his fashion, Galliano would be one of only three living designers ever to receive the honor.

Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk — 5:02 PM ET Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.

Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff’s Department Searching for New Leads — 5:01 PM ET The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the television news anchor, has been missing for nearly six months.

Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche — 5:00 PM ET The president’s comments threw the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick to be attorney general, further into doubt.

Live Updates: After Tens of Thousands of Migrants Enter Spanish Territory, Most Return to Morocco — 4:57 PM ET About 48,000 of the up to 60,000 people who came into Ceuta from Morocco returned within a day. Still, the sudden influx created a crisis for Spain’s pro-immigration government. Nearly three dozen di…

Spain’s Leader Rushes to Ceuta After Thousands of Migrants Burst Across Border — 4:57 PM ET Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was set to arrive in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in Africa, amid an escalating crisis for his pro-immigration government.

What to Know About Ceuta — 4:56 PM ET The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions.

Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump — 4:54 PM ET Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.

Driver Fatally Shoots Kidnapped Victim in Trunk in Chino Hills — 4:48 PM ET An abduction from a home in Chino Hills led to a short police chase. The driver fired at a man in the trunk before being gunned down.

Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It — 4:31 PM ET The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.

John Ali, Nation of Islam Official Who Clashed With Malcolm X, Dies at 98 — 4:28 PM ET He was widely suspected of being an F.B.I. informant and of playing a role in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm, the charismatic Black activist.

Why Mitch McConnell Isn’t Giving Up His Senate Seat — 4:23 PM ET Democrats are demanding that the Kentucky Republican resign. Others who were sidelined for far longer faced no such calls, but times are changing.

How the Michigan Primary Is Dividing Jewish Voters — 4:19 PM ET U.S. support for Israel is dividing Jewish voters — and reshaping the Democratic Party — ahead of Michigan’s primary on Aug. 4. We traveled to Detroit to meet campaigners on both sides of the issue,…

FaceTime, Zoom and Ring Cameras Are Warping Our Reality — 4:16 PM ET Staring at ourselves on screens, on video and on social media is taking us to a dark place.

CAIR, a Muslim Nonprofit, Gets a Terrorism Label in Florida and Texas — 3:58 PM ET The federal government designates terrorism groups. But Governors Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott have gotten in the game, and a focus is CAIR, a nonprofit.

Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation — 3:48 PM ET President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota’s Democratic government was “behind” a cyberattack on the state’s own water systems. Investigators believe Iran is likely responsible.

U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin — 3:48 PM ET A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.

What Caused the Surge of Migrants From Morocco Into Ceuta? — 3:43 PM ET Speculation has focused on lax Moroccan policing, attractive Spanish immigration policies and misinformation from human traffickers. In reality, experts said, it’s too early to know.

South Korea’s KOSPI Soars 18% — 3:31 PM ET South Korea’s KOSPI index has swung wildly because of both the enthusiasm and anxiety related to investing in the global artificial intelligence boom.

Young Men Poured Into Ceuta Seeking Work — 3:18 PM ET Several migrants said they had been motivated by social media messages claiming that the Spanish border was open, though the origin of those messages remained unclear.

Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing — 3:14 PM ET It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorn…

Adam O’Neal Resigns as Washington Post Opinion Editor — 3:14 PM ET Adam O’Neal inherited a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to shift toward “personal liberties and free markets.”

Trump’s Gaza Deal Sparks Questions on Whether Israel and Hamas Will Comply — 3:10 PM ET The new 15-point plan, released by the Board of Peace and announced by Trump, calls in part for Israel to end its attacks and Hamas to give up its weapons.

Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access to $188 billion AI giant Databricks — 5:49 PM ET Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.

Trump's AI executive order nears key deadline as regulation debate intensifies — 5:46 PM ET OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.

Trump appeals order that slammed his IRS lawsuit and referred his lawyer to bar — 5:07 PM ET Trump had sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax information by an agency contractor.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sets domestic box office preview record with $72 million — 5:06 PM ET Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.

FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale — 4:40 PM ET UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.

August kicks off next week with jobs report, earnings as momentum recovers. Here's what's ahead — 4:27 PM ET This week's stock recovery implies that there's some near-term upside for momentum but there are challenges ahead.

S&P 500 closes higher Friday as Amazon surges; Dow posts fourth straight winning month: Live updates — 4:19 PM ET The major averages rose on Friday, but the Dow Industrials was the only index to post monthly gains in July.

How Leopold Aschenbrenner built a $45 billion AI hedge fund — and lost most of it in days — 4:19 PM ET Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, saw a dramatic decline this week in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness.

Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft added nearly $1.5 trillion in combined value this week — 4:17 PM ET Amazon, Microsoft and Google added hundreds of billions of dollars to their market caps, while Apple and Meta saw their market valuations fall.

Dwindling cash and soaring memory costs: Tech's AI buildout has ballooning price tag — 3:55 PM ET Amazon, Alphabet and Tesla all reported negative cash flow in the latest quarter, while Meta's cash generation plummeted by 91%.

Eaton shares jump as its earnings and outlook show resilience of the AI buildout — 3:43 PM ET Eaton investors had good reason to be concerned heading into Friday's results.

Scoop up more yield amid Fed rate uncertainty with these portfolio tweaks — 3:28 PM ET The prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates is starting to look like more of a sure thing. That means an opportunity is coming in short-term fixed income.

Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop' — 5:57 PM ET Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.

Fifa executive says staff 'deceived' by Infantino plans — 5:48 PM ET Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

Fifa executive says staff 'deceived' by Infantino plans — 5:48 PM ET Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow — 5:41 PM ET England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.

Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect — 5:09 PM ET At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.

Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament — 4:58 PM ET Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.

Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche — 4:22 PM ET The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.

Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche — 4:22 PM ET The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.

Google withdraws new Earth AI tool after warnings over misinformation risks — 3:39 PM ET Experts told BBC Verify Google's new feature which let people generate fake satellite images could be misused.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes? — 3:22 PM ET Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes? — 3:22 PM ET Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Children face higher threat of US deportation as legal support deal expires — 5:11 PM ET Advocates warn expiring contract could leave 24,000 children without legal representation, increasing risk of expulsion.

Cambridge students on why they protested at graduation ceremony — 4:58 PM ET Several Cambridge students protested during their graduation ceremonies

Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN — 4:38 PM ET UN chief Guterres calls for halt to new fossil fuels as El Nino induces heatwaves, floods, and drought worldwide

Venezuela government and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to election — 4:28 PM ET Talks to be led by former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera as opposition figure Maria Corina Machado left out of proceedings.

At least 25 people killed, dozens injured in Algeria bus crash — 4:12 PM ET At least 25 people have been killed and dozens others injured in a bus crash in Algeria.

Does FIFA need private investment? — 4:07 PM ET The world football body is facing growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events.

Algerian bus plunges into ravine killing at least 27 — 4:06 PM ET Dozens also injured in accident outside the country's capital Algiers.

‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US — 3:55 PM ET Peru's newly inaugurated president indicates her government will join Trump's Shield of the Americas coalition.

Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion — 3:48 PM ET Warsaw asserts missile recently made, illustrating Russia's nightly barrage against Ukraine is draining arsenal.

Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal — 3:18 PM ET Israel has not yet agreed to plan for Hamas to surrender weapons in exchange for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey denied medical release from prison — 5:48 PM ET Sean Grayson, diagnosed with colon cancer, was sentenced to 20 years for killing Massey in Springfield in 2024A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy won’t get an early medical release from his two-decade…

F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely – officials — 5:15 PM ET Pilot of stealth fighter jet, who has not been identified, was treated for non-life threatening injuries sustained in crashAn F-35B fighter jet crashed near a US Marine Corps base in San Diego on Fri…

Kamala Harris says she has ‘not made a decision’ on potential 2028 presidential run – live — 5:13 PM ET Harris says she is ‘fully, sincerely focused on midterms’ as she speaks to conference in Nashville, TennesseeSign up for the US Breaking News emailWhen asked by a reporter at Camp David about negotia…

Missing Australian hiker found dead in Wyoming, officials say — 5:06 PM ET Body of William Standish discovered in Teton mountains as investigators say fatal fall likely cause of deathA 28-year-old Australian hiker who lost contact with his family while hiking the Continenta…

Middle East crisis live: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first — 4:57 PM ET The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questionsTrump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertainSaudi Arabia prepares…

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy murder trial visit home where children were killed — 3:50 PM ET Defense lawyers say Clancy was ill with postpartum psychosis when she killed three children in January 2023Jurors walked through the Massachusetts home where Lindsay Clancy strangled her three childr…

Trump administration to let contract aiding unaccompanied minors expire — 3:27 PM ET US government, which owes legal services firm $65m, stopped paying in December, as contract runs out Friday Current and former prosecutors are denouncing the Trump administration for fast-tracking th…

Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after months of delays — 6:00 PM ET Also has big plans beyond the TM-B. The startup mostly refers to itself as a "vehicle" company, and has plans to make four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon.

Silicon Valley loves young founders. Until it doesn’t. — 6:00 PM ET AI tools have democratized the opportunity to build, shortening the timelines of success and enabling more young people to start successful companies without stepping foot inside a Big Tech company.

India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them — 5:07 PM ET India's app market generated a record $345 million in Q2.

Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation — 3:47 PM ET A tool that allowed anyone to generate fake AI-generated imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps quickly spurred backlash.

Fresh off its Wiz payout, Index Ventures raises $2B across three funds — 3:39 PM ET The new funding brings Index's total available investing capital to $3.5 billion.

Google Just Torched the Credibility of Its Satellite Images — 5:36 PM ET Google Earth was a boon for researchers—and then came the deepfakes.

The Incoherence of the Iran Hawks — 4:23 PM ET If bombing has limited, reversible effects, then it will have to continue indefinitely.

Schengen’s Greatest Failure — 3:21 PM ET The Ceuta crisis is undermining an agreement designed to foster “solidarity.”

Anthony Fauci Is Not the Villain in This Story — 3:17 PM ET The doctor was thrust into his pandemic-leadership role because of Trump’s deadly dereliction of duty.

Authorities release early Nancy Guthrie ransom note, hoping someone recognizes writing style — 5:53 PM ET Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note released Friday indicated…

Most of the 60,000 migrants who crossed into territory of Ceuta have left voluntarily, Spain says — 4:13 PM ET Many young Moroccans who crossed into Ceuta told The Associated Press that they had hoped to find better work opportunities in Spain but were returning given the mayhem in Ceuta.

Who is Kathryn Ruemmler? Former Obama White House attorney interviewed about Epstein emails — 3:07 PM ET Ruemmler called Epstein, whom she first met in 2014, a "masterful liar" in her opening remarks to the panel, adding that she didn't see evidence of criminal conduct by Epstein.

Likely illegally, Claude gained access to 3 networks. Will Anthropic be held to account? — 4:39 PM ET Had the hacks used conventional methods, someone would likely go to prison.

Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics — 4:21 PM ET “What on earth is Google doing?” Misinformation fears spur walk-back of AI tool.

Would you get tattooed just to interview at a 7-days-a-week AI startup? — 3:04 PM ET LemonLime’s CEO got “carried away” with tattoo gimmick.

Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist — 4:28 PM ET A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.

Drone delivery helps in Rwanda, but only so much — 4:28 PM ET A U.S. company in Rwanda has been providing medical supplies via drone. But even state-of-the-art technology can't overcome a weak health care infrastructure.

Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price — 3:35 PM ET We spotted a great deal on Tile trackers earlier this week that’s still live, but if you’re an iPhone owner, we ultimately recommend Apple’s latest AirTag. Right now, you can pick up a four-pack for…

Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day — 3:13 PM ET Google has shut down Google Earth feature it launched Thursday that allowed users to edit satellite images with text prompts using AI. The tool essentially let users create AI deepfakes of the real w…

Rogue AI hacking incidents amplify debate over open-source tech — 5:50 PM ET Concerns over AI’s cybersecurity risks reached a fever pitch this week following two hacking incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, sparking further debate in Silicon Valley over whether open-source coul…

DOI proposes potentially major water cuts — 5:23 PM ET {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story DOI proposes potentially major water cuts The federal government is proposing potentially steep cuts to water used by California, Ariz…

US stands on the brink of a regional war — 5:19 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US stands on the brink of a widening regional war The U.S. war with Iran…

Italy closes air and sea borders, suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis — 5:16 PM ET The Italian government on Friday imposed border checks with Spain in response to an influx of tens of thousands of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The move will impact flights…

George Santos settles with CFTC over Kalshi bets — 4:43 PM ET Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over wagers he placed on the State of the Union earlier this year on Kalshi…

Trump appeals ruling finding he colluded with DOJ in $10B IRS suit — 4:37 PM ET The Trump administration on Friday appealed a ruling from a federal judge in Florida who found the president effectively colluded with his own government in bringing a $10 billion suit against the IR…

Live updates: Trump laments Blanche caught in fight over IRS deal, says Iran didn't cause Minnesota cyberattack — 4:21 PM ET President Trump and his Cabinet are gathered at Camp David for their 13th Cabinet meeting of his second term. Among the new faces at the table are Jay Clayton, incoming director of national intellige…

Fox's Dana Perino grills Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong over democratic socialism — 3:43 PM ET Fox News anchor Dana Perino on Friday pressed Francesca Hong, the Democratic primary front-runner in the Wisconsin governor's race, over her association with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA…

Trump pooh-poohs Iran’s potential role in Minnesota water facility hacks — 3:42 PM ET President Trump said Friday he doesn’t believe Iran was behind a cyberattack on Minnesota water systems and instead placed the blame on state officials for being “grossly incompetent.” His comments r…

Orioles GM 'open-minded' as trade deadline looms. That includes Adley Rutschman. — 5:50 PM ET Adley Rutschman, now a three-time All-Star, has emerged as a trade candidate as the Orioles’ run of uneven play has stretched on for three seasons.

State of the Sox: Trade deadline will help determine Craig Breslow’s legacy — 5:49 PM ET Craig Breslow had a terrific offseason. But with the deadline just days away, he has a new challenge.

Willie Price’s youth track meets helping kids gain confidence through friendships, exercise — 5:48 PM ET When each kid took off down the long jump runway, the assembled families and participants cheered and hollered. It did not matter if it was their kid or their friend or not. It did not matter if they…

Iowa football lands commitment from 2028 OL James Barnett — 5:47 PM ET Iowa football landed a commitment from 2028 OL James Barnett.

Memphis guard Dug McDaniel plans to enter Transfer Portal after being granted injunction — 5:47 PM ET Memphis guard Dug McDaniel plans to enter the Transfer Portal, On3’s Joe Tipton reports. McDaniel was one of a plethora of players to be granted an injunction against the NCAA to play the 2026-27 col…

Cam Skattebo says he's learned his lesson about doing backflips: 'I do some dumb things' — 5:47 PM ET Cam Skattebo is coming off a season-ending ankle injury, and he gave his fans a major scare earlier this month when he fell attempting a backflip.

Over 100 women's college basketball players team up in unionization effort — 5:45 PM ET More than 100 women's college basketball players have teamed up to form a union for college athletes as part of their growing push to collectively bargain with their schools, an organizing group anno…

PSG open talks for Ajax star as Liverpool-linked Bradley Barcola exit looms — 5:45 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Ajax for Mika Godts, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.PSG are looking to strengthen their attack this summer. They are on the verge of sealing…

WWE SmackDown live results (July 31): Updates, grades and highlights for tonight's SummerSlam go-home show — 5:45 PM ET "WWE SmackDown" is in Green Bay for its big SummerSlam go-home show.

FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition — 5:44 PM ET The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning world football's governing body FIFA's proposed private investment plan, saying on Friday they were alarmed it had reache…

Ravens are seeing another side of Zay Flowers emerge at training camp — 5:44 PM ET Jesse Minter believes Zay Flowers leads through preparation and consistency, as his star receiver is embracing greater responsibility in Year 4.

Astros vs. Rangers Game Discussion: 7/31/2026 — 5:44 PM ET TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros and Rangers will resume the Silver Boot Series tonight in a huge three-game set between the top two teams in the AL West. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (2-1), who tossed 7.0…

Seahawks hold tryout for former Dolphins offensive lineman — 5:43 PM ET Kion Smith gained his first NFL starting experience last season after five seasons in the league.

Patriots work out two defensive backs after opening roster spot — 5:43 PM ET The organization waived linebacker Otis Reese on Friday morning.

Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after Glasgow gold — 5:43 PM ET England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.

A Superbike winner and his daughter navigate racing sports cars together — 5:43 PM ET They're teammates, teacher and pupil and, first and foremost, father and daughter. Larry and Riley Pegram couldn't be having much more fun in IMSA.

A Superbike winner and his daughter navigate racing sports cars together — 5:43 PM ET They're teammates, teacher and pupil and, first and foremost, father and daughter. Larry and Riley Pegram couldn't be having much more fun in IMSA.

Rams could have interest in hiring former Bills head coach Sean McDermott — 5:42 PM ET Sean McDermott has visited with the Los Angeles Rams, according to a report.

“That’s what I ask of a No. 9” – Hansi Flick full of praise for Hamza Abdelkarim after Barcelona preseason opener — 5:42 PM ET The coach was impressed with the young striker

Cavs Reacts: Cleveland is hurt by LeBron’s decision — 5:41 PM ET James has hurt his relationship with Cleveland.

Yankees 2, Cubs 0: Shōta Imanaga allows a pair of solo homers… — 5:40 PM ET … and the offense was missing again.

Reds, Blues and Glens win in Women's Premiership — 5:39 PM ET Title-challenging Cliftonville, Linfield and Glentoran all clinch victories in the Women's Premiership, with Lisburn Rangers also securing a Friday night success.

Questions about the process to buy 76ers Tickets? We have answers — 5:39 PM ET An Action News viewer reached out to the Troubleshooters after encountering an unexpected step to purchase a partial season pass.

Ranking Colorado football's 2026 opponents from easiest to toughest — 5:39 PM ET The Colorado Buffaloes play a challenging schedule in 2026. Which game is the most difficult? Every CU opponent ranked from easiest to toughest.

Will Nick Lodolo's new breaking ball be weapon for Reds in 2027? — 5:36 PM ET Nick Lodolo's chronic blister problem, which has cost him half the season so far, led to a new breaking ball grip. It looked good in a first test run.

Will Nick Lodolo's new breaking ball be weapon for Reds in 2027? — 5:36 PM ET Nick Lodolo's chronic blister problem, which has cost him half the season so far, led to a new breaking ball grip. It looked good in a first test run.

Raiders add former Jets veteran TE Zack Kuntz — 5:36 PM ET The Raiders made a couple roster moves on Friday, including adding a veteran tight end.

CBS had to put Tony Romo on leave. Not just over his arrest | Opinion — 5:35 PM ET CBS Sports placed Tony Romo on leave after his arrest. The network had no choice. But it also was good timing for them, and J.J. Watt. Here's why.

Giants OLB Adbul Carter's goal is Defensive Player of the Year — 5:35 PM ET As a rookie, Giants outside linebacker Abdul Carter earned two benchings, totaled four sacks and finished fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.

Koulierakis to land in Rome tomorrow ahead of Roma medical — 5:35 PM ET Roma has just closed its second transfer of the season. The Greek international will officially join the club from Wolfsburg, Konstantinos Koulierakis. This afternoon, the two clubs finalized the fin…

From the jump, Tre’ Griffiths immersed himself among Hawaii WRs — 5:35 PM ET He earned the nickname “Tre’” for being the third Edley William Griffiths in his family. At Keller High School in Texas, Griffiths excelled in the triple-jump. It is little wonder Tre’ Griffiths is a…

Burgess scores 200th try as Hull KR beat Bradford — 5:34 PM ET Joe Burgess scores twice to reach the milestone of 200 career tries in Hull KR's 40-16 win against Bradford Bulls in Super League.

Ruthless Wigan seize on Leigh errors to go second — 5:34 PM ET Wigan make it ten wins in a row in all competitions as a careless Leigh are made to pay for their mistakes in the Battle of the Borough.

Connor stars as pacesetting Leeds thrash Toulouse — 5:34 PM ET Leeds Rhinos retain their two-point cushion at the Super League summit as they thrash a depleted Toulouse side 46-0 at Headingley.

As SummerSlam looms, July was WWE's most TKO month yet ... and that's a problem — 5:32 PM ET Can anyone really look at what's transpired over the past few weeks and say this is the best way for TKO and WWE to do this?

Connecticut Sun Trade Former First Round Pick to Toronto Tempo — 5:32 PM ET With the WNBA‘s trade deadline just mere days away, the first massive deal has just been agreed upon.ESPN WNBA insider Alexa Philippou reported that the Connecticut Sun are trading forward Aneesah Mo…

Giants running back Cam Skattebo is ready to play football and take a break from backflips — 5:32 PM ET Cam Skattebo is all systems go at practice. Skattebo declared himself nearly fully healthy at New York Giants training camp, nine months removed from his gruesome right ankle and leg injury. “Obvious…

Atlanta Braves Recent Player Cut by Current MLB Team — 5:32 PM ET The Atlanta Braves are set to continue their four-game series with the Washington Nationals on Friday. Atlanta won the first game of the series and has been playing very well since the All-Star break…

Vinicius Jr Real Madrid contract standoff opens door for potential Arsenal move — 5:32 PM ET Arsenal are reportedly emerging as the frontrunners to sign Vinicius Jr after Real Madrid supposedly submitted their last contract renewal offer to the Brazilian star

Warriors Eyeing Kevin Durant Trade After Missing Out on LeBron James — 5:32 PM ET The Golden State Warriors could attempt to reunite with Kevin Durant after they failed to land LeBron James' signature in free agency. The post Warriors Eyeing Kevin Durant Trade After Missing Out on…

Mike McDaniel’s new Chargers role comes with a familiar sideline staple: the sweatshirt — 5:31 PM ET Mike McDaniel has a new title on a new team. The offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers was on the field Friday under sunny skies in 80-degree temperatures with 66% humidity. Nothing like…

Haeran Ryu takes a 1-shot lead after 2 rounds of the British Women’s Open — 5:31 PM ET Haeran Ryu has birdied No. 18 to complete a 2-under 69 for a one-shot lead after two rounds of the British Women’s Open.

WATCH: Seahawks WR Tory Horton has INSANE catch at training camp — 5:31 PM ET The second year wide receiver could be making waves for the Seahawks in their title defense campaign

6 performances of note from the Patriots’ sixth training camp practice — 5:31 PM ET Who caught our eye during the Patriots’ practice on Friday, for better or worse.

Brad Dalke has 'great experience' but finished last at 2026 Rocket Classic — 5:30 PM ET Dalke, the YouTube golf star who was given a sponsor exemption into the Rocket Classic, finished 16 over and dead last in the field.

Guardians lineup today, score vs Diamondbacks. Cleveland opens homestand — 5:30 PM ET Follow along here as the Guardians and Diamondbacks begin an interleague series at Progressive Field

Friday Night Happy Hour: Training camp is finally here edition — 5:30 PM ET Welcome to the weekend.

Lucie Pudilova has no fear ahead of Oktagon 92 title fight — 5:29 PM ET Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Lucie Pudilova has patiently toiled away for her opportunity at a world title. But despite the setbacks and injuries, she vows that her sacrifices will pay off…

New York Giants' Cam Skattebo calling it quits on off-field backflips — 5:29 PM ET New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo implies he will quit off-field backflips after organizational conversations.

Chargers left guard competition: Mike McDaniel’s latest comments — 5:28 PM ET Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel breaks down Trey Pipkins joining the Chargers' high-stakes left guard battle.

Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow — 5:41 PM ET England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.

Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after Glasgow gold — 5:41 PM ET England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.

Connor stars as pacesetting Leeds thrash Toulouse — 5:23 PM ET Leeds Rhinos retain their two-point cushion at the Super League summit as they thrash a depleted Toulouse side 46-0 at Headingley.

Ruthless Wigan seize on Leigh errors to go second — 5:12 PM ET Wigan make it ten wins in a row in all competitions as a careless Leigh are made to pay for their mistakes in the Battle of the Borough.

Wales golden girls beat England in cycling duel — 5:03 PM ET Wales golden girls Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win the Commonwealth Games battle of Britain by defeating English rivals in Glasgow.

Wales golden girls beat England in cycling duel — 5:03 PM ET Wales golden girls Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win the Commonwealth Games battle of Britain by defeating English rivals in Glasgow.

Trump beats world champion Wu to reach Shanghai final — 4:37 PM ET World number one Judd Trump aims for his second Shanghai Masters title after beating world champion Wu Yize to reach this year's final.

Allen sends Rockets top with win over Super Giants — 4:35 PM ET Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten 72 as Trent Rockets beat Manchester Super Giants by six wickets to leapfrog their opponents and move top of the Hundred table.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes? — 3:22 PM ET Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

'Full heart, empty tank' - Eccles retires from boxing — 3:20 PM ET The Welsh fighter confirmed she is hanging up her gloves before launching a verbal attack on "awful" people who tried to "end" her career.

Buttler 'shows his muscle' with half-century against Rockets — 3:12 PM ET Jos Buttler hits four sixes on his way to another half-century knock in the 2026 Men's Hundred, to help Manchester Super Giants post a score of 137 against Trent Rockets at Old Trafford.

Korda produces 'special' second round to recover from day one woes — 3:09 PM ET World number one Nelly Korda returns to form on day two of the Women's Open, carding three-under-par 68 to erase her opening round struggles. Her bounce-back leaves her one under par total and just f…

Free MLB picks, predictions for Friday, July 31: Expert's best bets include Red Sox, Nationals — 5:20 PM ET SportsLine expert Adam Thompson locks in his best MLB bets for Friday's games

MLB rumors: Taylor Ward's market materializes; Mets scratch Freddy Peralta as trade interest picks up — 5:16 PM ET We're headed into the final weekend before Monday's trade deadline

Nationals vs. Braves MLB picks: Foster Griffin likely making final Washington start before trade deadline — 5:00 PM ET No pitcher has been more profitable for bettors than Washington's Foster Griffin

UFC Fight Night start time for Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez: Where to watch live on Paramount+ — 5:00 PM ET UFC invites Medic home for the promotion's debut event in Serbia

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets by targeting Pirates-Reds, Astros-Rangers, MLB on Friday — 4:53 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for MLB betting on Friday

WNBA trade grades: Tempo get much-needed frontcourt boost with Aneesah Morrow; Sun keep flailing in final year — 4:27 PM ET The Tempo sent the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick to the Sun

Former NFL Pro Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins expected to join Georgia Tech's offensive coaching staff — 4:26 PM ET The 34-year-old Hopkins was looking to play in the NFL this season, but instead will be on the Yellow Jackets' sideline

As the Kawhi Leonard investigation drags on, it's time to wonder if his trade to the Raptors will fall apart — 3:39 PM ET The Clippers and Raptors agreed to a blockbuster trade for Leonard in June, but it has yet to be finalized

HQ PM Newsletter 7/31/2026 — 3:35 PM ET What to watch Friday: Big MLB slate headlined by key Astros-Rangers matchup

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

MLB trade deadline notebook: What we're hearing on the Red Sox, Giants, George Springer and more — 3:18 PM ET The Red Sox could move on from a controversial starter even as they buy, while the Giants are having trouble selling

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table — 5:43 PM ET Follow the latest standings for the Glasgow Games as 74 countries compete for the 645 medals on offerThe 23rd Commonwealth Games are taking place in Glasgow between 23 July and 2 August. There are 74…

Field and French flourish for Wigan to boost title charge with victory at Leigh — 5:08 PM ET Super League: Leigh 8-20 WiganWigan move up to second within two points of LeedsWigan once again showed why they should be considered favourites to be crowned Super League champions after emerging fr…

Georgia Hunter Bell outruns Odira to win Commonwealth Games 800m gold — 5:01 PM ET Hunter Bell clocks 1min 59.51 to beat world championWin secures full set of major medals for English runnerThere are late developers in sport, and then there is the brilliant Georgia Hunter Bell, who…

Commonwealth Games 2026: day eight – in pictures — 4:21 PM ET We look at the best images from day eight in Glasgow, featuring athletics, track cycling and judo Continue reading...

Bravo VP Talks Amanda’s TV Future After ‘Summer House’ Exit, West’s Departure and ‘In the City’ Season 2: “I’m Optimistic” — 5:40 PM ET The executive producer also discusses with The Hollywood Reporter Lindsay's reunion fallout with Whitney and Danielle, the new 'Summer House' house, Carl potentially joining its New York City spinoff…

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Case Releases Ransom Notes: “She Perished Shortly After She Was Taken” — 4:58 PM ET The first note, sent one day after Nancy went missing, was addressed directly to Savannah Guthrie.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Have the Longest-Running No. 1 in U.K. History — 4:36 PM ET Fender and Dean's "Rein Me In" logged its 19th week at No. 1 in the U.K., ending Frankie Lane's seven-decade record with 1953 hit "I Believe."

‘Sugar’ Star Tony Dalton Breaks Down That Duel in the Desert and Accidentally Punching Colin Farrell — 4:33 PM ET The actor also discusses the one day on set he’ll never forget and talks about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

John Oliver Talks New “Prospective Business Daddies” and Colbert Support Group and Reveals HBO Contract Extension (Exclusive) — 4:22 PM ET Late-night's Emmy heavyweight is sticking with 'Last Week Tonight' for at least another year as he tries his best to ignore his parent company's future and follow a favorite motto: "You always want t…

Iconic British Toy ‘Action Man’ Movie in the Works From Hasbro, Working Title (Exclusive) — 4:12 PM ET 'Guardians of the Galaxy' producer Simon Hatt and 'X-Men '97' scribe Anthony Sellitti are penning the script, with Marvel vet Jeremy Latcham producing.

Tori Spelling Exits ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Rewatch Podcast With Jennie Garth — 4:10 PM ET The abrupt departure comes as the '90210' alums still have two more seasons of the hit Fox series to revisit on '90210MG.'

Phylicia Rashad Speaks on Her Surprise Return as Vonda Brooks in ‘Diarra from Detroit’ (Exclusive) — 4:06 PM ET The iconic actress details her role in the second season of the Paramount+ series, while also reacting to the social media response to Ms. Vonda’s reveal and revealing how she juggles so many differe…

Article’s Designer-Favorite Furniture Gets Its Annual Summer Promo — See Our 10 Sale Standouts — 4:03 PM ET Save up to 60 percent on sofas, sectionals, dining tables and plenty more modern and midcentury modern staples.

Ariana Grande Returns With Cutting and Reflective New Album ‘Petal’: A Track-by-Track Breakdown — 3:27 PM ET The pop superstar leans into the synth and the introspection on her new 12-track album.

‘Cape Fear’ Creator Nick Antosca on That Shocking Final Sequence and Making Big Changes From Scorsese’s Version — 6:00 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the final moments of “Cape Fear,” Anna Bowden realizes that she’ll never t…

Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Used Pain Scale Ratings to Prep BDSM Scenes in ‘I Want Your Sex’: She ‘Hit Him Really Hard and’ It Was ‘Only a Seven or Eight’ — 5:34 PM ET Cooper Hoffman had never filmed a sex scene before signing on to Gregg Araki’s erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex.” So when he arrived on set for the first time and found himself surrounded by ball gag…

John Oliver Extends His HBO Contract to Continue ‘Last Week Tonight’ Through 2027 — 5:18 PM ET John Oliver is staying put for now at HBO, no matter whom his “business daddy” might end up being next year. The “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” host has extended his contract with the network t…

Tom Corson Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group — 4:57 PM ET Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group, upping his role from Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Records. Corson, who joined Warner Records in 201…

You Can Now Land New York’s Toughest Restaurant Reservations Through DoorDash — 4:44 PM ET Landing a table at one of New York City’s buzziest restaurants may now require more than quick reflexes and a carefully timed Resy alert. DoorDash has expanded its in-app restaurant reservation servi…

Paramount Seeks Antitrust Trial in November, While States Ask for April 2027 — 4:10 PM ET Paramount Skydance asked a judge on Friday to schedule its upcoming antitrust trial in November, while a coalition of states and the Writers Guild of America asked for a date in April 2027. The sched…

Mildred Pitts Walter, Author of Books for Black Children, Dies at 103 — 5:27 PM ET Teaching kindergarten in South Central Los Angeles in the 1950s and ’60s, she realized that her students were not represented in the books they read. So she wrote her own.

Major Guggenheim Show Traces Origin and Legacy of Pop Art — 4:22 PM ET At the Guggenheim Museum, a major survey of the origin and legacy of Pop Art tries to extract from the movement a conscience it never really had, our critic argues.

📋 Covering 3:01 PM ET through 6:01 PM ET on July 31, 2026. 192 stories from 17 outlets surfaced from 45 polled RSS feeds. Every headline links to the original source article.