⚡ News Roundup: 248 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Aug 4)

SpaceX stock drops after first earnings report as AI costs soar: Live updates — CNBC, 5:58 PM ET Follow SpaceX’s Q2 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.

SpaceX's first-ever earnings show higher revenues and huge spending — BBC News, 5:57 PM ET Elon Musk's company has struggled to maintain investor enthusiasm that greeted its stock market debut.

Missouri Says Voters Cannot Decide on Redrawn Congressional Districts — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET Opponents of the new map, which was redrawn to benefit Republicans, had gathered signatures seeking a statewide vote. The issue could now move to the courts.

Pinterest shares fall on lukewarm sales guidance — CNBC, 5:53 PM ET Pinterest reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter, though its forecast was online in line with estimates.

Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 6 – Live in Berea — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET My annual visit to Browns training camp.

FDA authorizes 4 flavored nicotine pouches — The Hill, 5:52 PM ET The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday granted marketing authorization to four new flavored nicotine pouches as part of the agency's tobacco review pilot program launched last year. Four n…

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Have You Tried Being Jack Johnson Instead? — New York Times, 5:51 PM ET His frozen-in-time anthems, odes to going with the flow, are the soundtrack to a summer of “hopecore.”

Missouri Says Voters Cannot Decide on Redrawn Congressional Districts — 5:55 PM ET Opponents of the new map, which was redrawn to benefit Republicans, had gathered signatures seeking a statewide vote. The issue could now move to the courts.

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Have You Tried Being Jack Johnson Instead? — 5:51 PM ET His frozen-in-time anthems, odes to going with the flow, are the soundtrack to a summer of “hopecore.”

After Midtown Building Buckles, Violations Are Found at Many Other Sites — 5:47 PM ET New York City officials conducted inspections at 180 construction sites. None of the violations posed an immediate danger to the public, they said.

Can Trump Wriggle Out One Last Time? — 5:46 PM ET Iran. The midterms. Can Trump wriggle out one last time?

Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro — 5:46 PM ET Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, told President Trump that his interior secretary, Doug Burgum, had misled him with a self-serving cover story for his own mistakes.

An Invasive Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening Africa’s Cities — 5:41 PM ET The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.

Yes, the Show Has Drawn Raves. But Some of the Objects Are Not Real. — 5:37 PM ET When the New York Historical realized that sunlight in its new wing would potentially damage some items on display, it scrambled to reproduce or remove them.

I’m Begging You: Never Write With A.I. — 5:18 PM ET It’s bad for your brain and worse for democracy.

South Korea Wants to Raise Its Birthrate but Doesn’t Have Enough NICU Doctors — 5:00 PM ET South Korea, which has one of the world’s lowest fertility rates, is in the throes of a breakdown in emergency care. It is particularly acute for at-risk newborns.

Family Demands Answers About Death of Immigrant Held at Detention Center — 4:59 PM ET Edwin Lopez-Cornejo’s relatives said that federal officials who oversee Delaney Hall in Newark had refused to provide his medical records.

Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants — 4:58 PM ET The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump’s second term.

When A.I. Goes Rogue — 4:56 PM ET It was the stuff of science fiction — until recently.

S&P 500 Hits Record High as Stock Market Worries About Iran and AI Ease — 4:52 PM ET The S&P 500 rose 1.8 percent, pushing past its previous peak at the start of June and capping a big turnaround from a recent sell off in technology stocks.

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Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Trial for March — 4:47 PM ET Paramount, which struck a $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., had requested a November trial for an antitrust lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.

SpaceX’s Spending on A.I. Soars, In First Results After I.P.O. — 4:45 PM ET Elon Musk’s rocket company said its capital expenditures jumped nearly seven times from a year ago. Revenue also rose.

A centrist split boosted progressive hopes in a Democratic House primary in Michigan. — 4:45 PM ET

Video: Dolphin Carries Dead Calf in What Experts Call Mourning — 4:43 PM ET Footage posted by a conservancy group offers an unusual glimpse of a common behavior by dolphins that often goes unobserved.

Eaton Fire Caused by Utility’s Transmission Tower, Report Says — 4:38 PM ET The 2025 fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed the Altadena community in Los Angeles County, began at an inactive tower belonging to Southern California Edison, officials said.

Medicaid Urges States to Increase Autism Therapy Oversight — 4:31 PM ET The program’s spending on the therapy has quintupled since 2021, far outstripping the growth in diagnoses and raising concerns about overprescribing and fraud.

Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War — 4:28 PM ET Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.

Justice Dept. Charges Doctor in $95 Million Skin Substitute Fraud Scheme — 4:10 PM ET Dr. Stephen Dubin, a wound care doctor in Nevada, is accused of applying unneeded, expensive wound coverings to seniors. He used the profits to buy yachts, the department said.

Meet the Bee Vet, Now Making Hive Calls — 4:10 PM ET Veterinarians are gingerly embracing the honeybee, a vital pollinator for agriculture but one that’s in increasing danger.

Warsh Wanted ‘Regime Change.’ A Reset Might Need to Come First. — 4:08 PM ET After his latest appearance set off a bout of volatility, Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, is under pressure to clear up mixed signals about his commitment to getting inflation do…

Stocks Rally as Investors Grow Hopeful About a Hormuz Deal — 4:07 PM ET The price of oil fell sharply on hopes that talks were progressing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

What to Watch in Michigan’s High-Stakes Primary Elections — 4:04 PM ET A high-stakes Senate contest and other races will offer fresh indicators of what Democratic voters are seeking.

White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules — 3:54 PM ET The Trump administration has struggled with how to approach “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.

Max Miller Shrugs Off Trump’s Warning and Pushes Ahead in Ohio — 3:49 PM ET Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations.

Pacific Palisades Shopping Center Set to Reopen Following Palisades Fire — 3:46 PM ET Rick Caruso, the billionaire real estate developer and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, is reviving a property still surrounded by burned-out lots.

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Spotlight on Fauci Said to Boost Book Sales for Kennedy and His Publisher — 3:23 PM ET Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his son, and Senator Rand Paul have all written books criticizing Dr. Anthony S. Fauci. All were published by a company led by a close Kennedy adviser.

New Zealand Has Ended Greyhound Racing. Now It Has to Manage the Aftermath. — 3:22 PM ET As the country holds its final greyhound race, the government has committed to finding homes for dogs and supporting people whose livelihoods depended on racing.

The New York City Parking Sticker of Shame Is Back — 3:21 PM ET After 14 years, the city has returned to slapping bright stickers on cars that do not move for street sweepers.

An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran’s Defiant Leaders — 3:20 PM ET Iran’s leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.

What to Watch in Washington State’s Primaries as Gluesenkamp Perez Faces a Challenge — 3:19 PM ET Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a moderate Democrat, is going head-to-head with candidates to her right and her left in a battleground district.

What to Watch in the Kansas Primaries: Can Republicans Flip a Governor’s Mansion? — 3:18 PM ET Republicans see the marquee race to lead the state as perhaps their best chance this year to win a governorship held by Democrats.

What to Watch in Virginia’s First Primary Since Redistricting Battle — 3:16 PM ET Redistricting turmoil started, then ended, the campaigns of several Democratic hopefuls and pushed others into more competitive races than they anticipated.

What to Watch in Missouri’s Primaries as Cori Bush Tries to Beat Wesley Bell — 3:16 PM ET Former Representative Cori Bush, a member of the progressive “squad,” is trying to defeat Representative Wesley Bell, a moderate who ousted her two years ago.

Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Paving Way for Attorney General Confirmation — 3:08 PM ET Todd Blanche’s nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where he is expected to be confirmed, even though several Republicans have not yet committed to supporting him.

Parts of Trump’s New White House Helipad Disassembled, Photos Show — 3:08 PM ET Last week, construction workers had begun to decorate the new South Lawn helipad with a giant presidential seal. By Tuesday, the design was gone.

Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed — 3:08 PM ET A changing climate is helping to fuel the growth of a gigantic blob of foul-smelling seaweed that has washed up in some coastal communities. Mexico is fighting back.

House committee launches investigation into Republican lawmaker amid domestic abuse allegations – live — 5:42 PM ET Max Miller says he has ‘nothing to hide’ amid domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Ohio senator Bernie MorenoSign up for US Breaking News e…

Jetstar to charge passengers up to $52 to put baggage in overhead lockers — 5:42 PM ET Airline says struggling to find room in overhead lockers on planes a ‘stressful part of the airport experience’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free…

Australia news live: Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage; Labor drops so-called ‘widow tax’ — 5:39 PM ET Airline removes carry-on weight limit but will charge for bags that don’t fit under seat. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJetstar is changing its ca…

US midterm primary elections live updates: High-stakes Michigan Senate race among key contests in five states — 5:38 PM ET Voters in Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Kansas and Virginia head to polls to select candidates who will appear on November ballotsMichigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party…

Government contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules — 5:30 PM ET Louise Haigh says taxpayer money must benefit local communities amid backlash from environmental groupsMinisters will scrap the requirement for companies to prove their green and progressive values b…

Judge grants DoJ bid to dismiss January 6 cases against rightwing Oath Keepers — 5:24 PM ET Ruling vacates convictions of founder Stewart Rhodes and other militia members who took part in 2021 Capitol attackA US judge on Tuesday granted the justice department’s bid to dismiss cases against…

SpaceX beats expectations by posting revenue of $7.81bn in second quarter — 5:18 PM ET Company beat analysts’ predictions with a revenue jump of 92% since June, following stock plummet after IPOFor the first time since SpaceX went public, the world is getting a first-hand look into the…

Middle East crisis live: Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made — 5:03 PM ET US secretary of state comments come after treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said Washington could reach a deal ‘by tomorrow’US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz strait…

US stock market hits record highs as AI profits pile and oil prices ease — 4:56 PM ET S&P 500 shot up 1.8% and the main measure of Wall Street’s health topped its prior all-time high set a few months agoThe US stock market rallied to records on Tuesday as profits kept piling up for co…

Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area — 4:52 PM ET Suspect had a prior conviction for reportedly shooting his father in Arizona, after he told his son to do the dishesAuthorities on Monday charged a man in Washington state with starting a wildfire th…

UFC’s White House spectacle led to losses of around $30m, company reveals — 4:15 PM ET Freedom 250 staged on White House South LawnInvitation-only event cost an estimated $60m in allGaethje won title on night marred by Obama smearThe UFC staging its Freedom 250 card on the South Lawn o…

Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence — 4:05 PM ET After a bumpy confirmation hearing, Clayton replaces acting director Bill Pulte to head US intelligence agenciesUS politics live – latest updatesJay Clayton has been sworn in as the US’s top spy afte…

New York deputy police commissioner fired after attempted murder arrest — 3:51 PM ET Mount Vernon official is accused of driving getaway car after son allegedly opened fire outside Bronx courtA New York state police department fired its deputy commissioner on Tuesday after she allege…

New MLS commissioner says promotion and relegation won’t be coming ‘anytime soon’ — 3:35 PM ET Larry Berg officially introduced to media and MLS staffBerg to take over for Don Garber on 1 January 2027MLS will have a new commissioner starting in 2027, but don’t expect the league to adopt the pr…

Washington state Democrat who flipped pro-Trump district faces tough primary — 3:21 PM ET Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a moderate who owns an auto repair shop, hopes to retain congressional seatThe two-term Democratic congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is heading into one of the…

Devastating LA wildfire sparked by utility company tower, long-awaited report finds — 3:13 PM ET Investigators pin blame for Eaton fire, which killed 19 people and ruined thousands of homes, on ‘electrical arcing events’ at out-of-service towerThe deadly 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area w…

University of Maryland ‘teacher of the year’ detained by ICE in Texas — 3:11 PM ET DHS said pharmacy instructor Berhanu Kibret overstayed visa and arrested him at Dallas-Fort Worth airportAn instructor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore who only just received a “teacher of th…

Falcons make Bijan Robinson highest-paid running back in NFL history with deal worth up to $75m — 3:09 PM ET Two-time Pro Bowler expected to get $51m guaranteedAverage value surpasses that of Eagles’ Saquon BarkleyThe Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson through…

SpaceX's first-ever earnings show higher revenues and huge spending — 5:57 PM ET Elon Musk's company has struggled to maintain investor enthusiasm that greeted its stock market debut.

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis — 5:45 PM ET About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah — 5:39 PM ET Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah.

Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast — 5:24 PM ET All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.

Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score — 5:18 PM ET Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.

Care company fined for running illegal children's homes in legal first — 4:56 PM ET The company pleaded guilty to failing to register three homes after being prosecuted by Ofsted.

Major search under way for boy, 13, missing at sea — 4:52 PM ET Emergency services were called to Hornsea, East Yorkshire, at about 18:00 BST.

Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts — 4:13 PM ET Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.

Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts — 4:13 PM ET Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.

Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger — 3:48 PM ET The chief executive of Paramount-Skydance says criticism of $110bn (£82m) merger with Warner Bros. relies on outdated Hollywood model.

More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel — 3:45 PM ET The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France.

Afghan boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase — 3:31 PM ET Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday.

Tech Life — 3:30 PM ET Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel.

Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges — 3:25 PM ET Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.

Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires — 3:18 PM ET There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack — 3:07 PM ET A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen — 3:00 PM ET US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

Funeral for family killed in US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island — 5:11 PM ET The funeral for a couple and their toddler took place after they were killed in the US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island.

Death toll rises to 87 in India’s flood-stricken Assam — 5:03 PM ET Flood victims in India’s Assam district are living in makeshift shelters after monsoon rains caused widespread flooding.

Six years on, Beirut blast families still await justice — 5:03 PM ET Families of victims of the Beirut port blast marked six years since the explosion by demanding truth and accountability.

National Guard deployment to Washington, DC will cost US roughly $1.4bn — 4:59 PM ET The figure offers a glimpse of how much taxpayer money will be spent on a deployment that has been widely criticised.

US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks — 4:59 PM ET Negotiators are working to expand safe shipping through the strait, though key differences remain unresolved.

US court deals blow to Trump’s bid to scrap climate grant programme — 4:35 PM ET A US federal appeals court says EPA likely acted unlawfully in trying to cancel Biden-era clean energy grants.

How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe? — 4:34 PM ET Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent.

‘I wanted to hug whatever remained’: Gaza families’ 3-year wait for funeral — 4:32 PM ET Thousands gather for mass funeral of 112 members of Abu Shreia and al-Hassaina families killed in 2023 Israeli attack.

Kosovo finds third wartime mass grave site as officials widen search — 4:29 PM ET Excavation work continues as officials believe that there could be people buried dating back to the Kosovo war.

Shop owners dismantle businesses after Israeli demolition orders — 4:26 PM ET Shop owners dismantle businesses after Israeli demolition orders

Argentina grain exports halt as maritime pilots strike over Milei decree — 4:20 PM ET More than 45 vessels have been affected by the strike at Argentinian ports.

Evacuations ordered as Guatemala volcano erupts — 3:41 PM ET Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted Monday, triggering an orange alert and evacuations near the deadly 2018 eruption site.

Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens — 3:39 PM ET Charity warns that shrinking humanitarian support could threaten efforts to support communities trying to rebuild lives.

Telegram says Apple suspension followed content norms violation by one user — 3:35 PM ET Apple said its review found the content had violated guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material.

Kazakhstan releases first tiger to restore extinct species — 3:21 PM ET Kazakhstan has released the first Amur tiger in the wild in more than 70 years to help restore the extinct Caspian tiger

White House to meet AI firms on advanced model safety — 3:04 PM ET The White House confirmed Tuesday’s meeting to address advanced model safety amid recent high-profile hacking incidents.

SpaceX stock drops after first earnings report as AI costs soar: Live updates — 5:58 PM ET Follow SpaceX’s Q2 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.

Pinterest shares fall on lukewarm sales guidance — 5:53 PM ET Pinterest reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter, though its forecast was online in line with estimates.

AMD's revenue climbs 50% and data center sales doubled, but the stock is down — 5:47 PM ET AMD's Data Center unit is driving the company's growth, up 107% over last year.

Michael Burry bets against rally: 'We are near a major top, and possible a 1987-type fall' — 5:39 PM ET "I continue to believe it is possible we are near a major top, and possible a 1987-type fall," Burry said in a Tuesday Substack post.

Lucid begins 'operational reset' as CEO says EV maker will delay midsize vehicle — 5:21 PM ET The company didn't provide updated guidance. New CEO Silvio Napoli earlier this year suspended production expectations.

Paramount Skydance raises full-year profit guidance, remains 'confident' about WBD merger — 5:15 PM ET Paramount Skydance reported second-quarter earnings after the bell and said it continues to prepare for its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

The stock market soars. 5 reasons behind the big surge Tuesday — 5:11 PM ET The Dow had its best day in nearly two months and the S&P 500 rose to new highs.

Stocks making the biggest moves after the bell: SpaceX, AMD, Pinterest, Arista Networks, Wynn Resorts & more — 4:55 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves after the bell.

Chipotle stock falls on potential link to salmonella outbreak in Minnesota — 4:13 PM ET Chipotle has pulled the affected supply from restaurants and replaced them with peppers from different growers, according to the company.

Palantir stock skyrockets 29%, narrowly missing its best day ever after 'otherworldly' results — 4:04 PM ET "Our customers have declined to become vassal states of the language labs," Palantir's co-founder and CEO Alex Karp said after blowout second-quarter earnings.

Here's Todd Gordon's case for why this stock market breakout is not an August head fake and is likely to continue higher — 3:51 PM ET Failure of Treasury yields to push higher should open the door for continued gains in equities.

These two dividend payers just joined Evercore ISI’s list of best core ideas. Here’s who else made the grade — 3:44 PM ET Evercore ISI just added a couple of dividend-paying stocks to its list of analysts' top stock picks.

National Guard deployment to Washington through 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, estimate shows — 5:42 PM ET The cost estimate is for fiscal years 2027-2029 and came in response to questions from Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Ohio Rep. Max Miller — 5:32 PM ET Before the Ethics Committee issued its statement Tuesday, Miller said he was requesting an investigation into the allegations by his ex-wife "to clear my name."

Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in escalation of spat with Lula — 5:05 PM ET Officials said the step had been delayed several times to give Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva room to back down, something he did not do.

Trump's arch could disrupt the significance of many of Washington's historical sites, National Park Service says — 4:50 PM ET The report says the arch would break alignment between the Lincoln Memorial, Memorial Bridge and Arlington House, formerly Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's home.

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 people killed in each country — 4:39 PM ET The U.N. children's agency on Tuesday urged both countries to uphold international humanitarian law requiring the protection of children, citing recent deaths in Russia's Belgorod and Krasnodar regio…

3 FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get broad backing in lawsuit against administration — 3:41 PM ET The agents were terminated as part of a broader personnel purge by FBI Director Kash Patel that has targeted employees who investigated Trump or are perceived as being against the administration's in…

Live Results: Kansas midterm primaries — 3:38 PM ET Kansas Republicans will narrow down a crowded field for governor in a state primary Tuesday as they look to retake the state's top office after eight years of Democratic rule.

Live Results: Missouri midterm primaries — 3:35 PM ET A St. Louis-area congressman faces a Democratic primary rematch Tuesday against the former congresswoman he previously ousted.

4 questions about the high-stakes Michigan Democratic primary — 3:27 PM ET What matters to Michigan voters right now? Here's what we found.

Live Results: Virginia midterm primaries — 3:23 PM ET For the third time in nine months, Virginia residents will vote in a statewide election on Tuesday.

Live Results: Washington state midterm primaries — 3:06 PM ET Washington state will hold a primary Tuesday for U.S. House and other offices as firefighters battle wildfires that have devastated the state's second-largest city, Spokane, and forced local official…

SpaceX has bought $329M worth of Tesla Megapacks so far this year — 5:07 PM ET The purchase illustrates just how interconnected Elon Musk's universe of companies are.

SpaceX doubles revenue on Anthropic and Google compute deals, Starlink growth — 4:36 PM ET SpaceX doubled its revenue compared to last year, according to its first quarterly earnings since going public in June.

Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users’ location data with advertisers — 4:26 PM ET New findings by the Electronic Frontier Foundation aim to warn app developers that some of the third-party code they place in their apps may also collect their users' location data when they grant pe…

Open-weight AI models are catching up to the frontier. The safety gap remains. — 4:05 PM ET A new SaferAI report finds Z.ai's open-weight GLM-5.2 approaches frontier AI capabilities while lacking key safety mitigations, renewing concerns that powerful open models could outpace governance an…

Anthropic signs $10B deal with AI cloud startup Volta — 3:48 PM ET Anthropic has been on a cloud partnership spree in recent months, and its latest move is reportedly a $10 billion deal with AI cloud startup Volta.

Meet Wrinkles, an app that uncovers the hidden stories of the places around you — 3:34 PM ET Wrinkles, available on both iOS and Android, essentially acts as an AI-powered audio tour guide that reveals hidden history and local stories.

Nvidia doesn’t mess around: A week after open AI industry group formed, it’s already showing progress — 3:28 PM ET The week-old Open Secure AI Alliance, spearheaded by Nvidia and grown to over 120 companies, already has proposals out for defending against AI agents.

AMD’s datacenter business is booming while gaming takes a backseat — 4:57 PM ET Driven by demand for AI capacity, AMD's data center revenue more than doubled year-over-year in its latest earnings report, reaching $6.7 billion. That's up from $5.8 billion in Q1, and jumping 107 p…

SpaceX made more revenue as an AI company than a space company — 4:47 PM ET SpaceX's AI revenue grew more than three times to $2.6 billion from the year before, mostly because of deals that the company made to provide compute to other AI companies, according to SpaceX's quar…

EA is now a private company — 4:18 PM ET Electronic Arts has officially become a private company. Last September, EA announced that an investor group led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners wou…

Telegram CEO says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to get it pulled from the App Store — 3:11 PM ET Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blames an extortionist for planting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public chat to get the app temporarily removed from Apple's App Store on Monday night. "Apple remo…

Oregon's wildfire season is pushing ranchers to evacuate their cattle — 4:16 PM ET Oregon has been having an extremely active fire season. Some of the areas burning are critical to ranchers whose livelihoods depend on cattle.

One Maine community's fight to save a birthing center — 4:16 PM ET In mid-coast Maine a grassroots coalition is fighting to prevent the proposed closure of Miles Hospital's labor and delivery center.

FDA authorizes 4 flavored nicotine pouches — 5:52 PM ET The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday granted marketing authorization to four new flavored nicotine pouches as part of the agency's tobacco review pilot program launched last year. Four n…

Kids' safety advocates hope for age verification win — 5:41 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Kids safety advocates seek age verification win A Senate panel will take up a slate of kids online safety bills on Wednesday, in what age verification pro…

Reflecting Pool reversal brings scrutiny on cases, Pirro's job security — 5:41 PM ET U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop cases against people suspected of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has opened a new line of scrutiny around the potential legal ramificatio…

Blanche deal leaves loopholes on anti-weaponization fund, Trump immunity — 5:27 PM ET The word of the day for Senate Democrats Tuesday was “loophole,” as they fumed over a deal they say failed to kill President Trump’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund as well as a sweeping order…

UFC parent company lost $30M on White House fight — 5:13 PM ET An executive from TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC, said Monday the firm lost roughly $30 million from its June event at the White House. “With regards to UFC Freedom 250, we incurre…

Senate funding bill seeks delay of hemp THC ban — 5:11 PM ET Makers of hemp THC products were thrown a lifeline when senators in a stopgap spending bill included a delay of a federal ban on their products. The Senate’s government funding bill set to be conside…

Live results: Marshall seeks second Senate term in Kansas GOP primary — 5:00 PM ET Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is expected to easily secure the GOP nod Tuesday as he seeks a second term representing Kansas in Washington. He faces one challenger, Pond Naramore. On the other side…

Live results: Democrats, Republicans compete to replace Whitmer in Michigan gubernatorial primaries — 5:00 PM ET Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is on track to secure the Democratic nod to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), while three Republicans jockey for the GOP nomination. Benson is…

Live results: El-Sayed, Stevens show down for Democratic nod in battleground Michigan Senate race — 5:00 PM ET Progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Rep. Haley Stevens are facing off Tuesday for the Democratic nomination for retiring Sen. Gary Peters's seat in Michigan. The winner will face off against form…

Live results: Kansas holds primaries as GOP looks to flip governor's seat — 5:00 PM ET Republicans are looking to flip the Kansas governor's mansion this fall, with Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly unable to run for reelection again. President Trump has endorsed state Senate President Ty Ma…

Live results: Kansas holds House primary elections — 5:00 PM ET Voters in Kansas are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a suite of House primary contests. All incumbents are running for reelection. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ's live result…

Live results: Michigan voters head to polls for House primaries — 5:00 PM ET Voters in Michigan are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a series of House primary elections. There are two open seats up for grabs — with the 4th Congressional District's Rep. Haley Stevens (D) an…

Live results: Virginia voters set up matchups for vulnerable House seats — 5:00 PM ET Virginians head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots to choose nominees for House races in the Old Dominion State. Virginia Democrats attempted to redraw the state's congressional districts fol…

Live results: Washington heads to the polls to choose House candidates — 5:00 PM ET Washington voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots and choose candidates to face off in November's House elections. The Evergreen State has a top-two primary system, where all candidate…

Live results: Bush eyes comeback in Missouri House primary — 5:00 PM ET Former Democratic Rep. Cori Bush is looking to return to Congress Tuesday as she challenges her successor Rep. Wesley Bell (D) in a Tuesday House primary. Bell ousted the progressive former "Squad" m…

Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 6 – Live in Berea — 5:53 PM ET My annual visit to Browns training camp.

Report: Real Madrid closing in on £111m transfer after fresh breakthrough — 5:50 PM ET Real Madrid transfer latest, Rodri pursuit, Vinicius Junior contract talks and Yan Diomande progressReal Madrid’s summer has moved into one of those defining stretches when planning, power and perso.…

Dodgers Finalize Catcher Shakeup With Ben Rortvedt Move — 5:48 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially added two catchers to the roster after moving on from their two emergency options.

7 performances of note from the Patriots’ ninth training camp practice — 5:47 PM ET Who caught our eye during the Patriots’ practice on Tuesday, for better or worse.

What does Quay Walker need to prove during Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp? — 5:47 PM ET Free-agent linebacker has a lot of untapped potential

Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Expected to Outperform in 2026 — 5:46 PM ET Iowa is poised for a top-25 caliber season, if the media and the Hawkeye fanbase know anything.

Rookie LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr starring at Bills camp, bringing edgy demeanor to the field — 5:45 PM ET The rookie LB has hit the ground running at training camp

Mets Notes: Kodai Senga to be moved back into bullpen, Robert Stock to get another start — 5:44 PM ET Mets interim manager Andy Green broke down how he plans to deploy his new-look bullpen, where Kodai Senga fits and how much Luis Robert Jr. will play.

Ohio State 5-star WR commit Jamier Brown reportedly back practicing with Wayne (OH) — 5:44 PM ET After transferring to Big Walnut from Wayne, 5-star WR and Ohio State commit Jamier Brown is reportedly practicing with his former team.

Swiatek fends off Bejlek to reach Toronto third round — 5:43 PM ET Former world number one Iga Swiatek survived some nervy moments to launch her US Open build-up with a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Sara Bejlek in her second-round opener at the Toronto WTA 1000 on Tuesday.W…

Angels GM Releases Statement Following Deadline Fire Sale — 5:43 PM ET Los Angeles Angels general manager John Mozeliak explained the Angels' approach to the trade deadline as they look to rebuild their team. The post Angels GM Releases Statement Following Deadline Fire…

Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score — 5:43 PM ET Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.

Broncos training camp: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's practice — 5:43 PM ET The Broncos practiced in pads again on Tuesday. Here are five quick takeaways.

Detroit Lions sign RB Raheem Blackshear over former Michigan RB — 5:41 PM ET The Lions are shorthanded at RB with Sione Vaki out with a broken nose and Jahmyr Gibbs not practicing while awaiting a new contract.

Detroit Lions sign RB Raheem Blackshear over former Michigan RB — 5:41 PM ET The Lions are shorthanded at RB with Sione Vaki out with a broken nose and Jahmyr Gibbs not practicing while awaiting a new contract.

Saints kick off their 2026 season with 50/50 Raffle to benefit local organizations — 5:41 PM ET The 50/50 Raffle program is a continuation of the Saints long-standing commitment to community impact.

Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah — 5:41 PM ET Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah.

Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood heading to 10-day injured list with left oblique strain — 5:41 PM ET Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood is headed to the 10-day injured list after suffering a left oblique strain while batting Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. An MRI on…

Patriots up-to-date depth chart: Who is on the roster right now? — 5:40 PM ET An updated look at the Patriots’ roster in 2026.

'We're all really excited': Texas A&M football players preview fall camp — 5:40 PM ET Here is everything Texas A&M tight end Micah Riley, center Mark Nabou Jr. and safety Dalton Brooks said during Tuesday's media availability.

Daniel Sillman now running Miami Dolphins. What does it mean for fans — 5:40 PM ET As Tom Garfinkel takes a step back, Daniel Sillman takes charge of the Miami Dolphins. What does this mean for fans?

Daniel Sillman now running Miami Dolphins. What does it mean for fans — 5:40 PM ET As Tom Garfinkel takes a step back, Daniel Sillman takes charge of the Miami Dolphins. What does this mean for fans?

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

Packers' Micah Parsons unsure when he'll return from torn ACL in his left knee — 5:40 PM ET Green Bay's Micah Parsons doesn't know exactly when he will be cleared to play in an NFL game this season, but the All-Pro edge rusher is warning opponents to be ready for him to unleash the frustrat…

Packers roster moves: Double tight end swap — 5:40 PM ET The Packers made a double swap at tight end, waiving Luke Lachey and RJ Maryland and signing McCallan Castles and Drew Biber.

Game #113: A’s at Reds Game Thread — 5:40 PM ET Gotta snap this losing streak tonight

Palmeiras thrash Juventude and close in on top spot in U17 Brasileirão — 5:40 PM ET On Tuesday (4), Palmeiras thrashed Juventude 5-0 at Arena Barueri in São Paulo. With the result, the Palestra reached 22 points and closed in on leaders Fluminense, who have 23. At the start of the 1…

Mets at Guardians: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/4/26 — 5:40 PM ET The Mets play their first post-deadline game as they begin a series in Cleveland.

Panthers defender suddenly retires at 28 years old — 5:39 PM ET A Panthers defensive lineman was placed on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday.

Chelsea being ‘sensitive’ in Mykhailo Mudryk situation — 5:38 PM ET A very ‘special case’

Patriots claim former Cardinals wideout Tejhaun Palmer, waive tight end — 5:38 PM ET Tejhaun Palmer entered the NFL in the sixth round of the 2024 draft.

Patriots claim WR Tejhaun Palmer off waivers — 5:37 PM ET The Patriots claimed wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer off waivers on Tuesday, the team announced.

Longest face-off ever? Darren Till and Yoel Romero share painfully tense three-minute stare-down — 5:37 PM ET The pair did not break eye contact for three minutes and 28 seconds before being forced apart by security

When will All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin make his Guardians debut? — 5:37 PM ET The Guardians altered their starting rotation by trading for pitcher Foster Griffin. He's "one of the best starters in the game," Stephen Vogt said.

As Utah State readies for first day of fall camp, one question looms: How good can this offense be? — 5:36 PM ET The QBs room has quality and depth; the offensive line is a bit of an unknown.

New MLS commissioner Larry Berg pledges to grow the league: 'Status quo is not an option' — 5:36 PM ET The LAFC co-managing owner will take over for Don Garber on Jan. 1, 2027.

Steelers training camp: Max Iheanachor highlights physical day of practice — 5:36 PM ET Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor shines on Day Six of training camp

UFC, WWE, pro bull riding, soccer coming to Arizona in multiyear deal — 5:36 PM ET The Arizona Sports & Entertainment Alliance celebrated its seven-event, three-year deal with TKO on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at State Farm Stadium.

Hawaii punters Gehrig Heil, Gannon Miller developing rapidly — 5:36 PM ET The University of Hawaii’s fall semester begins on Aug. 24, but classes already have started for punting candidates Gehrig Heil and Gannon Miller. “They’re developmental, but everyone is developmenta…

Everything Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair said after Day 6 of training camp — 5:35 PM ET Here's everything Texans Pro Bowl LB Azeez Al-Shaair said after the second day of training camp in pads, including thoughts on new center Keylan Rutledge.

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos' latest comments show Atlanta should have DFA'd Ha-Seong Kim — 5:33 PM ET The Atlanta Braves brought back Ha-Seong Kim in a questionable move on Monday. GM Alex Anthopoulos' recent comment on the situation is head scratching.

David Sanders Jr. 'comfortable' at left tackle ahead of fall camp — 5:32 PM ET Josh Heupel discusses Tennessee offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. at left tackle.

📋 Juventude and Atlético named for Jaconi decider — 5:32 PM ET It’s a decisive night for Juventude and Atlético.They will face off starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (4).It is the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.And Alfredo Jaconi...

Indiana DE Stephen Daley returning to Hoosiers after 5th-year eligibility court ruling — 5:31 PM ET Daley led Indiana with 19 tackles for loss in 2025 but missed the College Football Playoff after a freak knee injury following the Big Ten title game.

How to watch WWE NXT on ESPN: Live stream, TV channel and CW Sports streaming options — 5:30 PM ET WWE NXT is now available to stream live on the ESPN App as part of ESPN’s deal with CW Sports. Here’s how to watch NXT each week, what you need to stream it and where CW still fits into the picture.

Kevin Stefanski comments on Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's new deal — 5:30 PM ET Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski says he's 'very excited' for RB Bijan Robinson

Detroit Lions Sign Raheem Blackshear — 5:30 PM ET Raheem Blackshear turned his Lions workout into a contract. Detroit is adding the experienced running back and return specialist while Sione Vaki recovers from a broken nose.

Dodgers’ revenue-sharing advantage reportedly worth up to $55 million in 2026 — 5:30 PM ET Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent acquisition of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, backlash is continuing over a bankruptcy-era agreement that allows the Dodgers to shield a portio…

Brandt Snedeker calls Jackson Koivun a 'generational player,' but won't commit to President Cup roster spot — 5:38 PM ET Snedeker is a big fan of Koivun, but says his picks will be based on results not bringing a young player just to bring him

Titans' Jeffery Simmons ejected from practice for throwing punch at JC Latham — 5:15 PM ET Tennessee coach Robert Saleh established boundaries for his hard-nosed defense

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 bonus bets by targeting Red Sox-White Sox, Guardians-Mets, MLB Tuesday — 5:15 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for MLB betting on Tuesday

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for White Sox-Red Sox, MLB betting on Tuesday — 4:50 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB betting on Tuesday

Jai Opetaia set to defend Zuffa and Ring titles against Noel Mikaelian on Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn undercard — 4:47 PM ET Two of the world's elite cruiserweights are set to meet on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas

Anthony Davis contract extension: Biggest looming questions as Wizards face massive financial decision — 4:41 PM ET The Wizards already locked up Trae Young on a huge extension; will they do the same with Davis?

Highest-paid players at every NFL position: Darnell Wright joins top earners with historic RT contract — 4:30 PM ET A look at the markets by position for 2026

Jalon Walker injury: Falcons EDGE feared to have torn ACL in latest blow to Atlanta's defense, per report — 4:23 PM ET Atlanta could be down two starting edge rushers for at least part of the 2026 season

How to watch European soccer summer friendlies on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network — 3:46 PM ET Catch all the action on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network as Europe's top clubs prepare for the upcoming season with marquee friendly matchups

NFL training camp injuries tracker: Latest updates on Jalon Walker, Kenyon Sadiq, Coby Bryant and more — 3:44 PM ET Keep track of every major injury, setback, and recovery timeline across the league as teams prepare for the upcoming season

2026 Wyndham Championship predictions, preview: Cameron Young set to defend as FedEx Cup Playoffs approach — 3:42 PM ET The final event of the regular season will see players vie for the postseason

HQ PM Newlsetter 8/4/2026 — 3:33 PM ET What to watch Tuesday: Skubal makes Dodgers debut, more key MLB clashes

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

Yankees promote top prospect George Lombard Jr. for MLB debut after quiet trade deadline — 3:27 PM ET The Yankees demoted shortstop Anthony Volpe ahead of Lombard's promotion

Dodgers vs. Cubs prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 MLB picks for Tarik Skubal's L.A. debut from proven model — 3:24 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Tuesday's matchup with Tarik Skubal on the hill

U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson 'looking forward' to discussions around FIFA presidency — 3:22 PM ET FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing scrutiny after announcing and then abandoning plans to privatize the World Cup, which may jeopardize his re-election campaign

Brock Lesnar retires: Former WWE, UFC champion says 'that's it' after SummerSlam — 3:18 PM ET Lesnar is calling it a career after anointing Oba Femi as 'the future' at SummerSlam

Coaches Poll top 25 reactions: Most overrated, underrated teams in preseason college football rankings — 3:06 PM ET The first major preseason poll of 2026 is out, and there are a few teams much too high and others not getting enough love

Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record — 5:44 PM ET Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah — 5:39 PM ET Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah.

Runs and records galore as Sunrisers beat Spirit in men's Hundred — 5:35 PM ET Sunrisers Leeds post the biggest score in Hundred history, making 241, on a night when numerous records were broken as the home side beat London Spirit by 37 runs at Headingley.

Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score — 5:18 PM ET Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.

Irish League season set to start on time after EGM votes — 5:02 PM ET The 2026-27 Irish League season is set to start on time after votes to endorse three proposals were overwhelmingly passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday night.

'There's nothing like bowling fast' - Wood explains his technique — 4:55 PM ET Fast bowler Mark Wood delivers a masterclass in bowling, discussing the key points and the techniques he uses to reach speeds of over 90mph at the crease.

Forest target Reijnders - Wednesday's gossip — 4:52 PM ET Nottingham Forest eye Tijjani Reijnders, Spurs want Savinho and Nicolas Jackson, Real Madrid resume Vinicius Jr contract talks, plus more.

'Another one!' Every six from a record-breaking Sunrisers innings — 4:05 PM ET Watch as SunRisers Leeds hit a Hundred record of 21 sixes in their sensational innings at Headingley against London Spirit, with outstanding batting performances from Mitch Marsh, Ryan Rickelton and…

The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him? — 4:45 PM ET Gianni Infantino is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the presidentThe pressure is growing on the Fifa president, Gian…

Ireland risk ECB ire by agreeing to play five matches against Afghanistan — 3:56 PM ET First ODI of series will take place in Bready on WednesdayEngland refuse to face Afghanistan due to Taliban regimeIreland’s decision to stage a full one-day international series for their men’s team…

How to Get Sold-Out Outside Lands 2026 Tickets — 5:49 PM ET As festival weekend approaches, here's where fans can still snag passes — and at a discount — with THR-exclusive promo codes.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Star Jacob Batalon Talks the Ending, Spidey Tracker and the Scene That Shut Down Filming — 5:33 PM ET Batalon discusses the handshake heard around the world and what it means for the future of the Tom Holland-led 'Spider-Man' films: "It seems a little open-ended."

Anya Taylor-Joy Explains Why Method Actors Are Almost Always Men — 4:53 PM ET The 'Furiosa' star has a theory as to why it's always the guys who go full Method.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Trial to Start in March 2027 in Blow to David Ellison’s Team — 4:39 PM ET The trial is set to begin roughly five months after Paramount starts paying a ticking fee of roughly $7 million per day to Warners shareholders.

Paramount Reports Mixed Earnings Results With Warner Bros. Takeover In Limbo — 4:25 PM ET "We believe that the facts and the law are on our side, and the trial date was just set for March of next year. And as it relates to the financing, all that is in place, there's nothing at risk," CEO…

Disney Sells Its Stake in A+E to Hearst for $1.2 Billion — 4:20 PM ET The two companies had been equal partners in the joint venture, going back decades.

‘New Girl’ Stars to Reunite for Honor at Chrysalis Butterfly Ball — 4:13 PM ET Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone and Damon Wayans Jr. will come together at the Oct. 10 event, 15 years after the hit show premiered.

Ariana Grande’s Decision to Withdraw From ‘Sunday in the Park’ Came as Surprise to Key Production Members — 3:59 PM ET People involved with the London musical were given just hours to prepare their own statement following Grande's announcement, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Broadway Box Office: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball,’ ‘Ragtime’ See Highest Grossing Weeks — 3:51 PM ET The two musical revivals are approaching the ends of their runs, with 'Ragtime' ending Aug. 16 and 'Cats' Aug. 8.

CAA Beats Terrence Howard Lawsuit Over ‘Empire’ Salary — 3:36 PM ET Howard had claimed his interests in negotiations took a backseat to those of his agents, who packaged the deal with Fox, and the show’s producers, which CAA also represented.

Naomi Watts’ Secret ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role Reunited Her With Tom Holland, 12 Years After ‘The Impossible’: ‘From Playing Your Mom to Your AI’ — 5:33 PM ET Naomi Watts has taken to Instagram to celebrate her secret role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” Sony and Marvel Studios’ record-breaking superhero movie. The Oscar nominee voices Peter Parker’s artif…

Audrey Nuna Signs to Republic Records (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:00 PM ET Audrey Nuna has signed to Republic Records in advance of her new single “superHuman,” Variety can exclusively reveal. The singer, who recently broke out as the voice of Mira in “KPop Demon Hunters,”…

Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss on the Friendship Driving ‘Elektra/Persona’ at London’s National Theatre: ‘There’s a Lot of Masking and Unmasking’ — 4:57 PM ET “Elektra/Persona,” the U.K. National Theatre production fusing Sophocles’ “Elektra” with Ingmar Bergman’s “Persona,” grew out of friendship rather than a directorial concept imposed after casting, ac…

Leslie Iwerks on ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ and How Jennifer Lee, James Cameron and Jared Bush Carry Forward Walt Disney’s Legacy — 4:52 PM ET Filmmaker Leslie Iwerks is no stranger to pulling back the curtain on the magic of Disney. Her documentaries “The Pixar Story, “Disneyland Handcrafted” and “The Imagineering Story” all delve behind t…

‘The Odyssey’ Star Samantha Morton ‘Hasn’t Worked for a Year’ After Making Nolan’s Epic Because ‘I’m 49’ Years Old and ‘There’s Other Good Actors Out There’ — 4:52 PM ET Samantha Morton revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she has been out of acting work for an entire year since wrapping production on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in 2025. The two-ti…

Hearst Clinches Deal to Buy Out A+E Global Media Stake From Disney for $1.2 Billion — 4:18 PM ET Hearst has set a deal to acquire Disney’s 50% stake in A+E Global Media, the parent company of Lifetime, History Channel, A&E Network and other assets in a deal that calls for Hearst to pay Disney $1…

What Happened to the Boy From ‘Boyhood’? Ellar Coltrane on 12 Years of Linklater’s Classic, Coming to Set High and More — 4:15 PM ET When Richard Linklater released “Boyhood” in 2014, moviegoers had never seen anything quite like it. Filmed over the space of 12 years, the coming-of-age classic followed a Texas family living throug…

Paramount Q2 Profit Dips, With Streaming Boost Offset by TV Declines — 4:03 PM ET Paramount Skydance said second-quarter profit fell, even as the company was boosted by its streaming media and studios operations, while its large TV division shed ad dollars and subscribers. David E…

Bill Hader, James Wan, Devon Pritchard, Nick Kroll and Keith Le Goy Join Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit Programming — 3:57 PM ET Variety has announced Emmy-winning producer and actor Bill Hader; producer-director James Wan; producer-actor Nick Kroll; Nintendo of America president and COO Devon Pritchard, and Sony Pictures Tele…

Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Antitrust Trial for March 2027 — 3:38 PM ET The judge hearing the antitrust case seeking to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger has issued a preliminary scheduling order, with a trial set to start in March 2027 — considerably lat…

Songs for the Return of Lizard Season 🦎☀️ — 5:47 PM ET Let Victoryland, Way Dynamic, Lolitah and other artists help you embrace Peak Summer.

Bowen Yang to Make Broadway Debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in ‘Oh, Mary!’ — 5:37 PM ET The comic actor, who ended a celebrated run on “Saturday Night Live” last year, will begin a 12-week engagement in mid-September.

How Tom Holland and Zendaya Helped Draw Gen Z Crowds to ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ — 4:38 PM ET The couple helped draw young audiences to “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” on a historic Hollywood weekend.

Greta Lee Has a New Appreciation for Martha Stewart — 3:31 PM ET “I mean, here she is, tending her garden in such a physical and athletic way in her short shorts,” the actress said. “That’s how I do it.”

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