⚡ News Roundup: 256 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Aug 5)

Vampire Mockumentary ‘I Love Paris’ Takes Top Honors at 2026 Fantasia Film Festival Audience Awards — Variety, 5:58 PM ET The people have spoken at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. Nicky Murphy’s vampire mockumentary “I Love Paris” took home best international feature honors at the audience awards, whil…

Hollywood is cranking out billion-dollar movies again. 'Spider-Man' just joined the ranks — CNBC, 5:55 PM ET Box office analysts say the resurgence of billion-dollar releases bodes well for a film industry that's still chasing pre-Covid levels, even with higher prices.

Could U.S. Water Systems Be a New Front in the Iran War? — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET Dozens of U.S. water systems have been the targets of cyberattacks in the past week. Our reporter Dustin Volz explains how Iranian hackers are suspected, and how President Trump has cast blame elsewh…

AP Report: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents — PBS NewsHour, 5:55 PM ET President Donald Trump's administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deporta…

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flies Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.

Cubs sweep Dodgers behind Pete Crow-Armstrong's mounting NL MVP campaign vs. Shohei Ohtani — CBS Sports, 5:52 PM ET Crow-Armstrong and Ohtani both homered twice Wednesday and are now tied in the NL MVP odds

Indiana Fever's Stephanie White named WNBA Coach of the Month — Yahoo Sports, 5:51 PM ET After a historic July, Stephanie White has been named WNBA Coach of the Month.

Could U.S. Water Systems Be a New Front in the Iran War? — 5:55 PM ET Dozens of U.S. water systems have been the targets of cyberattacks in the past week. Our reporter Dustin Volz explains how Iranian hackers are suspected, and how President Trump has cast blame elsewh…

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flies Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace — 5:54 PM ET Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.

After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed — 5:54 PM ET The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.

Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign — 5:51 PM ET Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.

Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time — 5:41 PM ET Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.

Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution — 5:36 PM ET

Mexican Influencer César Gastélum Shot Dead During Livestream from Sinaloa — 5:29 PM ET César Gastélum was streaming video from outside a KFC in Culiacán, a city in Sinaloa state, when he was gunned down on Tuesday.

Record-Breaking Heat Wave in South Korea Leads to Canceled Baseball Games — 5:27 PM ET The country has been gripped by a record-setting heat wave that endangered both players and spectators.

Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns from Cambridge — 5:19 PM ET Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.

New Zealand is Racing to Vaccinate Its Endangered Birds Against Bird Flu — 5:11 PM ET Conservation experts are trying to slow the march of the viral disease in a country that is home to rare and endangered bird species.

Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He’s Right. — 5:09 PM ET Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement.

Musk, Money and Mars — 5:06 PM ET SpaceX shares are down, but Elon Musk is still the richest man in the world. What’s next?

Perez Hilton Is Hospitalized After Appearing to Harm Himself on Livestream — 5:04 PM ET Law enforcement and emergency workers responded to Mr. Hilton’s house after he appeared to hurt himself on a TikTok stream Tuesday.

Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change. — 5:03 PM ET A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.

The New York Times’s Revenue Rises 11% as Costs Increase — 5:01 PM ET The company said it added 280,000 digital subscribers in the second quarter, fewer than the previous quarter.

El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate Primary Win Sets Up the Left’s Biggest Test of the Fall — 5:00 PM ET Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate candidacy poses a critical challenge for Democrats’ ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a mod…

Why Polling Overestimated Abdul El-Sayed’s Advantage in Michigan — 4:57 PM ET Surveys greatly overestimated how Dr. Abdul El-Sayed would fare in the state’s Democratic Senate primary, revealing some typical polling challenges.

U.S. Cuts Ties With Organ Donor Group After Reports of Abuses — 4:57 PM ET The federal government is ending its contract with a Kentucky nonprofit that it says pressured medical workers to remove organs from patients who were getting better.

Malaysian Pilot Smuggled 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia, Officials Say — 4:50 PM ET The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said.

Death Renews Scrutiny of Delaney Hall. Here’s What to Know. — 4:45 PM ET The death of a Salvadoran immigrant at the federal detention center in Newark has raised questions about the conditions there.

Francesca Hong Said Thanksgiving Should Be Canceled. Can Wisconsin Voters Forgive Her? — 4:42 PM ET “Cancel Thanksgiving,” she wrote. “VDay” brings out “the worst of humanity,” she mused. Francesca Hong’s old social media posts get a fresh look ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor.

How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa — 4:41 PM ET In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.

Inside the Abdul El-Sayed Watch Party — 4:37 PM ET Tim Balk joins Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” from Michigan, where he attended the election night watch party of the Democratic Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Mr. Balk spoke to supporters o…

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Have We Turned Personality Into Diagnosis? — 4:12 PM ET Why we keep searching for new ways to explain ourselves.

Cost of Trump’s Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More — 4:11 PM ET President Trump’s goal of building a “golden fleet” of 15 battleships could cost $275 billion, according to a government estimate.

Where El-Sayed Showed Strengths, and Weaknesses, in the Michigan Primary — 4:08 PM ET Dr. Abdul El-Sayed had a strong showing in college towns, while Representative Haley Stevens did well in Black urban centers.

A Democratic Governor Is Set to Pick a Former Republican Running Mate — 4:05 PM ET Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor.

Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strikes on Saudi Tankers — 3:46 PM ET Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claims by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.

Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation — 3:45 PM ET At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.

Google Names Demis Hassabis to New AI Role in a Leadership Shake-up — 3:17 PM ET Minutes after four top researchers said they were leaving, Google said that Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist who led the company’s A.I. lab, was stepping into a new job.

Hollywood is cranking out billion-dollar movies again. 'Spider-Man' just joined the ranks — 5:55 PM ET Box office analysts say the resurgence of billion-dollar releases bodes well for a film industry that's still chasing pre-Covid levels, even with higher prices.

S&P 500 is experiencing violent surge often seen at major market tops. One chart analyst is worried — 5:33 PM ET One chart analyst sees echoes of the dot-com bubble in the S&P 500's latest run-up, as the index has had a sharp surge often seen at major market tops.

SpaceX ramps up Tesla Megapack purchases in Q2 to power its AI data centers — 5:32 PM ET SpaceX is using Tesla's big Megapack backup batteries to help power its Colossus AI data centers in Greater Memphis.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Sandisk, Western Digital, E.l.f. Beauty, AppLovin & more — 5:31 PM ET Here are some of the companies making big moves in extended trading.

Flutter shares plummet on earnings miss and another key leadership change — 5:22 PM ET FanDuel, Flutter's most important business, has been losing its dominance in market share in the United States.

How Disney parks are bucking a travel slowdown — 5:22 PM ET Disney posted record quarterly revenue at its parks division despite a continued slump in international travel to the U.S.

Etsy laying off 12% of staff in bid to streamline business, position for growth — 5:22 PM ET Etsy announced the layoffs along with second-quarter earnings.

Fun isn't cheap anymore. Here's how your credit card can help cut the cost — 5:18 PM ET If you're looking to save funds on fun, CNBC Select dives into a variety of credit card perks that can help.

E.l.f. Beauty sees $50 million windfall in tariff refunds as profits surge 100% — 5:00 PM ET E.l.f. Beauty received $50 million in tariff refunds during its fiscal first quarter, leading profits to nearly double.

Marc Benioff gets a new operating chief, as Salesforce promotes Miguel Milano — 4:48 PM ET Salesforce promoted revenue head and former Oracle executive Miguel Milano to role of operating chief.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he is not worried about AI data center boom fizzling out — 4:47 PM ET JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sits down with CNBC's Leslie Picker in Los Angeles to talk JPMorgan's partnership with the 2028 Olympics, his take on current market conditions, his thought on Federal…

Dow jumps more than 250 points for record close and fifth winning day: Live updates — 4:44 PM ET The 30-stock Dow Industrials posted a fifth straight positive session on Wednesday.

Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation — 4:36 PM ET Cook was part of a 9-3 majority that voted last week to keep the central bank's benchmark borrowing rate in a range between 3.5%-3.75%.

Senate confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC director — 4:19 PM ET The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the U.S. CDC, handing the Trump administration a rare win after repeated failed attempts to fill top health posts.

Lisa Su brushes off Musk's Nvidia commitment as AMD stock sinks after earnings — 4:02 PM ET The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.

SpaceX stock falls 13% as AI spending surge rattles investors and massive share unlock looms — 4:02 PM ET CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.

Trump admin refunds $100 billion in 'liberation day' tariffs — 3:31 PM ET The Trump administration has taken steps to effectively re-create the IEEPA tariff regime using other legal authorities. They already face court challenges.

We're increasing our Eli Lilly price target after another beat-and-raise quarter — 3:28 PM ET The strength of its GLP-1 business suggests the stock still has more room to run.

As Warsh and the Fed contemplate fewer meetings, markets brace for potential volatility ahead — 3:21 PM ET Since taking office in May, Warsh has implemented several measures that reverse decades of Fed culture.

Wall Street's 'fear gauge' is doing something unusual as stocks hit record highs — 3:18 PM ET Stocks and the Cboe Volatility Index move together only about 20% of the time.

Australia news live: NSW man charged over alleged threats of violence against female MP — 5:49 PM ET Police allege man issued threats on social media to find woman and hurt her. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNews Corp’s Australian division weighs…

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – live — 5:47 PM ET The former public health official’s victory in Michigan US Senate primary race comes after progressive wins in New York and ColoradoAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primarySign up for the Breaking…

White House confirms new helipad for supersized Marine One helicopter — 5:25 PM ET Changes come after report says Trump unhappy with helipad’s appearance and lawn’s slopeThe White House has confirmed that contractors are redoing a new helipad built on the South Lawn to accommodate…

Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records — 5:12 PM ET President has sued the broadcaster for $10bn, claiming a documentary on 2021 Capitol attack led to financial harmDonald Trump’s legal team is making an 11th-hour attempt to block a court order that w…

New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation — 5:10 PM ET Filing by attorney general Raúl Torrez comes after DoJ appears to have ignored deadline for key Epstein ranch filesNew Mexico filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and the acting attor…

Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed — 5:03 PM ET Democrats ‘united by a common purpose: putting a check on Trump’, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand sayAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primaryWhat we learned from midterm primary electionsLead…

Drone carrying explosives at German airport marks ‘new level of danger’, says interior minister — 4:56 PM ET Investigators treating incident as part of ‘professional hybrid threat scenario’, says Alexander Dobrindt• The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for EuropeGermany’s interior minister ha…

Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director — 4:27 PM ET Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate voteDr Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the US Senate as director ‌of the Centers for Disease Control an…

Judge tosses Alex Murdaugh’s $600,000 suit against former court clerk — 4:18 PM ET Murdaugh, whose murder convictions were overturned due to clerk’s misconduct, will face trial againSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A US federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by Ale…

Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan — 4:11 PM ET Thomas Smith, whose name remained on ballot, beats Republican rivals in primary contest for eighth districtThomas Smith withdrew from the Republican primary contest for Michigan’s eighth district las…

Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid accusations of plagiarism — 4:08 PM ET Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and careerPlaybooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: the claims surrounding a star Cambridge professorJ…

NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper — 4:00 PM ET Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demandAdapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in…

Trump immigration crackdown ensnares families of US troops — 4:00 PM ET An AP investigation found dozens of active-duty troops’ parents and spouses detained despite protectionsThe Trump administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US troops as…

Adapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather? — 4:00 PM ET As NHS told to prepare for extreme weather, strain also felt in other areas including transport and farmingNHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette CooperThe NHS has been told i…

Chief constable considers joining legal action if PC’s killers are released early — 3:51 PM ET Thames Valley’s top officer says he may join Police Federation in court if convicted pair are freed from jailThe chief constable of Thames Valley police has said he will consider joining legal action…

Iran and Oman agree on coordinates of route through strait of Hormuz, says Iranian foreign ministry – as it happened — 3:34 PM ET This live blog is now closed. The ⁠geographic coordinates for a shipping ⁠route ⁠through the ​strait of Hormuz ⁠have been agreed by Iran and ⁠Oman, and ​a ‌joint announcement ‌is being ‌finalised, pr…

Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says — 3:31 PM ET Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s securityIran and Oman have reached an understanding on ⁠the geographic coordinates for a shippi…

US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum — 3:20 PM ET State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and CameroonThe US state department is to shut five foreign consulates and missions across Asia, Africa, Nor…

Cambridge announces investigation into professor accused of plagiarism — 3:04 PM ET University says it has ‘new information’ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its historyJason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment,…

Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting — 5:37 PM ET Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.

Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting — 5:37 PM ET Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.

Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England — 5:30 PM ET Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.

Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman — 5:21 PM ET A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".

Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal — 5:18 PM ET Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.

University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns — 5:18 PM ET Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".

Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate — 4:12 PM ET Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.

Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks — 4:03 PM ET Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say — 4:01 PM ET The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses — 3:39 PM ET It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.

How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT — 3:25 PM ET BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty — 3:02 PM ET The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty — 3:02 PM ET The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

US man arrested at Trump’s golf course charged with multiple felonies — 5:35 PM ET Ex-Marine denies charges after arrest at Trump golf course with weapons, badge and 'concerning' notebooks.

Israeli forces raid camp in occupied West Bank — 5:31 PM ET Israeli forces have launched a large-scale military operation in Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.

Clashes on anniversary of Imran Khan imprisonment — 5:28 PM ET Pakistan police fired tear gas at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Rawalpindi.

El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary — 5:15 PM ET Abdul el-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic senate primary

US announces more than $100m in rewards for eight Jalisco cartel leaders — 5:07 PM ET The Trump administration has sought to weaken the leadership of high-profile Mexican cartels by increasing the bounties.

Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in ‘final’ stages as route approved — 4:55 PM ET The geographical coordinates of the route in the waterway have been agreed upon with Oman, according to Tehran.

What’s behind US Representative Massie’s claims over crisis at Ceuta? — 4:55 PM ET Figures like Representative Thomas Massie have questioned whether crisis is related to US support for Morocco.

SpaceX shares slide on the heels of first quarterly report — 4:06 PM ET The stock was down more than 13 percent as investors were spooked by the company's heavy investments.

Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh in December — 4:03 PM ET Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she will return in December.

New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe — 3:51 PM ET The southwestern US state's attorney general argues that the federal government is withholding key unredacted documents.

Young pilot makes daring emergency landing on Florida interstate — 3:46 PM ET A 21-year-old flight instructor safely landed her small aircraft on a US freeway near Pensacola, Florida.

Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mate — 3:22 PM ET The announcement comes as Lula warns of foreign interference and polls show a tightening presidential race.

Nikita Bier steps down as X’s head of product — 5:30 PM ET The serial entrepreneur is stepping down a little over a year after taking the "24/7 job" of overseeing X.

Travis Kalanick’s robotics startup Atoms taps former Uber finance chief as CFO — 5:26 PM ET Kalanick continues to get the band back together, after acquiring Anthony Levandowski's autonomy startup, and even soliciting investment from Uber itself.

Meta launches Muse Code, an AI agent for large code bases — 5:21 PM ET Meta expanded its AI coding offerings with a new agent that, it promises, can handle complex tasks with complex software.

Trump’s DOJ gains oversight of OpenAI’s green-card employee sponsorships — 5:05 PM ET The DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningful attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for Visa-holding employees.

Moove raises $250M to become the backbone of the robotaxi industry — 4:50 PM ET Moove is scaling up the autonomous vehicle fleet management side of its business and plans to someday own, not just manage, Waymo robotaxis.

How Lightspeed found its newest hire … via Instagram DM — 4:48 PM ET Lightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau stopped by the Equity studio to talk about the strategies behind their growing social media presence and their podcast, Lightwork.

Why Lightspeed is going all-in on creator-led venture capital — 4:48 PM ET Venture firms are turning to creators to build trust with the next generation of founders before a check is ever written. It’s a trend that’s been building with a16z’s acquisition of Erik Torenberg’s…

Klaviyo acquires Elias Torres’ Agency in full-circle reunion for tech founders — 4:05 PM ET The serial entrepreneur joins the e-commerce company as CPO to lead its AI agents.

Jeff Dean and other top AI researchers are leaving Google to launch their own startup — 3:30 PM ET The legendary Google executive is joined by other outgoing Google execs in a joint mission to use AI to push forward the process of scientific discovery.

AP Report: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents — 5:55 PM ET President Donald Trump's administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deporta…

British Columbia is logging its last old-growth forests. Protesters are sleeping in the road to stop it — 5:29 PM ET Trees that took a millennium to grow can be felled in under an hour.

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short — 5:20 PM ET Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as Ukraine's depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow's…

France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week — 4:52 PM ET France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practic…

Man arrested at Trump's California golf course faces illegal weapons charges — 4:34 PM ET A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump's visit and had a stash of illegal weap…

U.S. offers $25 million reward targeting US citizen who reportedly leads Mexico's most powerful cartel — 4:08 PM ET The U.S. government on Wednesday offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, or "Pelón," scaling up pressure on a U.S. citizen who has emerged as the…

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency — 3:51 PM ET The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling a…

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe — 3:33 PM ET The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, saying the federal government blocked the state's ability to investigate the sex crimes o…

Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing — 5:03 PM ET Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.

Anthropic’s AI used fake identities, malware in rogue attack on GitHub project — 4:47 PM ET Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.

Reddit signals ominous upcoming "changes” for old.reddit.com — 4:01 PM ET Reddit says the beloved site is used for some "bad behavior."

Hank Green found the AI problem that YouTube labels can’t catch — 3:51 PM ET "Slop" isn't the only problem.

SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will be better than AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon — 3:38 PM ET SpaceX won't build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.

This Atlantic hurricane season is looking like a dud, but there will be a price to pay — 3:19 PM ET "The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed."

Google's AI shake-up: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart — 3:05 PM ET Google's AI brain drain continues.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Next Big Challenge — 5:23 PM ET He called out Democrats. Now he needs to bring them together.

Mike Johnson Would Prefer Not To — 5:17 PM ET The House speaker doesn’t want to get involved in the Max Miller scandal—or anything else that might seem like part of his basic duties as a leader.

A Biopic That Ends Right When It’s Getting Started — 4:39 PM ET A new film about Anthony Bourdain uses its subject to examine how a young person comes to love cooking.

An Unfortunate Surprise for BMW Owners — 4:06 PM ET The luxury automaker is beaming a Spider-Man ad into its cars.

Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentence — 4:43 PM ET Hasina's speech marked the second anniversary of her ouster. She fled Bangladesh by helicopter following nearly two months of protests in 2024 that left nearly 1,400 people dead, according to the Uni…

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum — 4:00 PM ET Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.

Democrats call on Interior Office of the Inspector General to probe Reflecting Pool controversy — 5:41 PM ET Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) are pressing the Office of the Inspector General in the Department of the Interior to investigate recent issues with the Lincoln Memoria…

Francesca Hong says Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday: 'I don't want to cancel it' — 5:26 PM ET Democratic socialist and former Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong (D) walked back on her previous social media post calling to "cancel Thanksgiving," telling Politico's Irie Sentner in an interview…

Live updates: Trump promotes economic agenda in Las Vegas; El-Sayed rocks Michigan with primary win — 5:19 PM ET President Trump is on the West Coast, with an event in Las Vegas Wednesday afternoon before returning to the White House. He's making remarks on his economic agenda, reminding the crowd of his "no ta…

AI ambitions fuel growing tech debt — 5:19 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tech firms rack up debt, risks to fund AI ambitions Major technology companies are taking on massive amounts of debt to fund their lofty AI ambitions, cas…

Trump files emergency motion to block BBC from getting financial details about business empire — 4:57 PM ET President Trump’s attorney filed an emergency motion Wednesday seeking to block the BBC from obtaining financial records linked to his trust. The British broadcaster received approval from a judge la…

Trump revamps White House helipad, then tears it up — 4:47 PM ET Construction on a new helipad went through a restart as crews demolished a granite seal that would be the landing spot for Marine One, as work on new changes to the helipad requested by President Tru…

Americans more concerned about cost of living, inflation than Iran war: Poll — 4:26 PM ET Americans are more concerned about the cost of living and inflation than they are about the Iran war, a new poll found. A Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday shows 35 percent of A…

UK's new foreign minister ignores questions about calling Trump ‘racist’ — 4:24 PM ET U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband ignored questions from reporters about his past criticisms of President Trump ahead of a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. After Trump’s fi…

Most Americans say Iran conflict not worth the cost, falls short of goals: Poll — 4:03 PM ET Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth the cost and has fallen short of its goals, according to a new poll. In a Marquette Law School Supreme Court poll, 88 percent of respondents said…

Hegseth's choice for top Army role faces GOP resistance in Senate — 3:49 PM ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s choice for the top uniformed Army job is at risk of not getting confirmed over objections from both sides of the aisle. Gen. Christopher LaNeve, who has been the acti…

Peters argues Fauci can't be punished for pleading Fifth ahead of contempt vote — 3:33 PM ET COVID czar Anthony Fauci cannot be prosecuted for asserting his Fifth Amendment rights in a recent hearing, Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) wrote in a letter to colleagues, arguing the former government s…

Blanche defers to Trump on Pirro's future over Reflecting Pool case: 'That’s his call' — 3:27 PM ET Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday deferred questions regarding the future of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, to President Trump, saying, "That's his call."…

Senate confirms Erica Schwartz as new CDC leader — 3:12 PM ET The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon have a new official director for the first time in nearly a year, after the Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz. Sch…

The risks of many diseases are linked to birth order, study finds — 3:07 PM ET The study didn’t include uninsured families or those on Medicaid, which means the data may be skewed.

450K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief after court ruling — 3:04 PM ET The Education Department will erase roughly $11 billion in federal student loan debt owed by more than 170,000 borrowers after a federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to d…

Rep. Edwards drops competitive reelection bid after House censure recommendation — 5:28 PM ET An Ethics Committee report detailed “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” by the North Carolina Republican toward two young female staffers.

Lawsuit over Missouri’s congressional map could throw a wrench into midterms — 4:59 PM ET If the court approves the request for a referendum, it could raise questions about whether Tuesday’s primary winners under the new map are the official nominees.

El-Sayed gives progressives another victory and a new challenge — 4:54 PM ET In Michigan’s primaries, the most progressive candidates won out, extending their movement into the Rust Belt and setting up a major test in November.

Government watchdog still can’t identify who all worked for DOGE — 4:30 PM ET Over a year after Elon Musk left the government, it remains unclear who was in DOGE and if they understood ethics rules.

Michigan Senate primary shows Democratic establishment has lost its grip — 3:53 PM ET The upset highlighted how out of touch the power brokers are with the party's surging left wing as they try to retake control of the Senate.

This chaplain may become first trans person elected to Michigan legislature — 3:46 PM ET Joanna Whaley is favored to win the heavily Democratic district in November.

Why there’s so much heat on Anthony Fauci right now — 3:36 PM ET Public health experts have a few theories.

Why did the polls miss so badly in Michigan? — 3:11 PM ET Polls overestimated Abdul El-Sayed’s lead by 12 percentage points. That isn't unusual for statewide primary contests.

Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller’s Strange CNN Interview — 5:51 PM ET In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.

Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as C.D.C. Director — 5:11 PM ET Dr. Schwartz, a deputy surgeon general in the first Trump administration, has publicly supported childhood vaccines.

El-Sayed Got a Big Win for the Left. Can It Win Like This Nationally? — 4:16 PM ET The new activist left is built on a coalition that may be too narrow to thrive in Democratic primaries in other areas, particularly the South.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Winning New Political Uniform — 4:02 PM ET Could the black T-shirt and jeans be the next big thing in Washington?

$150 million contract to represent migrant children awarded to Trump connected Texas law firm — 4:23 PM ET A small Texas law firm with ties to the Trump administration has been awarded a $150 million contract to represent children who cross the border without guardians.

The local impact of changing federal grant rules — 4:22 PM ET Democratic policy makers are pushing back on a rule change proposed by the Office of Management and Budget that would grant political appointees veto power over federal research grants. We talk with…

Holdouts meet with Blanche — 4:03 PM ET

Trump’s CDC pick wins Senate confirmation — 3:40 PM ET Senators voted mostly on party lines for Erica Schwartz, but Democrat Tim Kaine also backed her, citing her qualifications for the job.

Indiana Fever's Stephanie White named WNBA Coach of the Month — 5:51 PM ET After a historic July, Stephanie White has been named WNBA Coach of the Month.

Popular College Football Playoff contender Oregon could get upended by rebuilding program — 5:48 PM ET Some experts suggest the Oregon Ducks' expectation of making the College Football Playoff and winning the national title is a foregone conclusion. One analyst, however, is circling one game to look o…

Senior League Baseball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels, live streams to watch every game — 5:46 PM ET The oldest division under the Little League umbrella will see top 13-to-16-year-old players from around the world vying for the trophy in South Carolina.

😮 Is he stepping down now? Infantino speaks out after crisis meeting! — 5:46 PM ET After a crisis meeting he allegedly convened himself, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has now commented on the much-criticized plan to sell the World Cup, which he had already abandoned earlier after…

Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal — 5:45 PM ET Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.

What channel are the Phillies on tonight? What channel are the Nationals on? — 5:45 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies face the Washington Nationals tonight. Here's how to watch.

NY Giants training camp, practice No. 7: Odell Beckham has his best day — 5:44 PM ET Giants’ offense also had its best day of camp.

NWSL Matchweek 15 top moments — 5:44 PM ET Legends scoring goals, beatdowns and a standings race highlight matchweek 15

Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels to watch every game — 5:44 PM ET Here's everything that you need to know about watching the 2026 Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series, including live stream information for every game.

Who Are The Best Fantasy Snags of The AFC North? — 5:43 PM ET The AFC North boasts a historic division. Heated rivalries, Super Bowl champions, and legendary plays come to mind. Yet, despite the history, the North has been in a slump as of late. Who will take u…

Giovanni Leoni shares Liverpool injury update as Andoni Iraola talks emerge — 5:42 PM ET Giovanni Leoni has been out of action for Liverpool for almost a year after suffering an ACL injury on his debut, but the teenager is now edging closer to a return

Q&A: Shaq says LeBron James is 'at the party but not on stage' with Lakers legends — 5:42 PM ET Shaquille O'Neal said it's good LeBron got him one in LA, but it's not enough to sit at the big table.

Junior League Softball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels to watch every game — 5:42 PM ET Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series.

Press Room | Comments after Juventus Women - Torreense — 5:42 PM ET The Women’s First Team are through to the final of the UWCL Mini Tournament, beating Torreense 2-1 in Biella. They will face Hammarby in the final.Goals came from Estela Carbonell and Ana Capeta, wi.…

🚨 FIFA crisis: Gianni Infantino breaks his silence (Sky Sports) — 5:42 PM ET The FIFA President breaks his silence.After several days of crisis linked to the abandoned plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, Gianni Infantino and his number two, Mattias Graf…

Report: Luka Doncic Wants to Reunite With Former Maverick PJ Washington — 5:41 PM ET The Lakers are still looking to improve their roster, adding some pieces to their wing depth chart, possibly former Mavs forward PJ Washington. The post Report: Luka Doncic Wants to Reunite With Form…

Andy Reid: Everybody's saying Travis Kelce has a dad body, but he's in good shape — 5:41 PM ET Chiefs coach Andy Reid is dismissing talk that tight end Travis Kelce showed up to training camp out of shape.

Victor Wembanyama breaks out a Dirk Nowitzki signature in Spurs practice — 5:40 PM ET Victor Wembanyama was caught on camera pulling off Dirk Nowitzki's iconic one-legged fadeaway in Spurs practice.

Little League Softball World Series schedule: Full bracket, times, channels, live streams, scores for every 2026 game — 5:40 PM ET Here's everything that you need to know about watching the 2026 Little League Softball World Series, including TV and live stream information for every game.

Mets vs. Guardians: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/5/26 — 5:40 PM ET Christian Scott serves as this evening’s starter as the Mets look for a second straight victory against the Guardians.

Game #114: A’s at Reds Game Thread — 5:40 PM ET When Will the Losing End?

Caddie changes shake up the Wyndham Championship field — 5:39 PM ET Several PGA Tour players are making caddie changes at the Wyndham Championship as the race for the playoffs heats up.

Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting — 5:37 PM ET Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.

Ajax could land 3 Barcelona players this summer — 5:35 PM ET Three members of the first-team ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona could find themselves donning the colours of Ajax for the duration of the 2026/27 campaign.This comes amid the understanding that…

2026 DCI World Championships Prelims Schedule: Performance Order For Thursday — 5:34 PM ET View the schedule for the 2026 DCI World Championship preliminary round on Thursday, August 6. Here's how to stream the event live and when to watch.

📋 Grêmio and Mirassol named to battle for a Copa do Brasil spot — 5:32 PM ET Grêmio and Mirassol are set for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.This Wednesday’s (5) match takes place at the Arena do Grêmio, following a 1-1 draw over the weekend in the country...

Sophie Cunningham wants to put focus back on basketball: ‘What are we doing?’ — 5:31 PM ET Sophie Cunningham says the conversation that followed her comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports has been a “distraction” and that she wants to get back to focusing on basketball. “The…

Pac-12, Mountain West reach poaching lawsuit settlement — 5:31 PM ET The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences called a truce in their legal dispute over the former “poaching” member institutions from the latter. A settlement between the rival leagues was reached and a…

Protect College Sports Act includes major HBCU media investment — 5:30 PM ET The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 has been covered primarily through the lens of introducing reform and guardrails into the current landscape of college athletics. The legislation, which has bip…

Nashville SC vs León score, live updates, where to watch Leagues Cup opener — 5:30 PM ET Follow along for updates throughout Nashville SC's Leagues Cup opener against León on Aug. 5 at Geodis Park.

Nashville SC vs León score, live updates, where to watch Leagues Cup opener — 5:30 PM ET Follow along for updates throughout Nashville SC's Leagues Cup opener against León on Aug. 5 at Geodis Park.

Cubs cap off sweep of Dodgers, losing streak reaches six games — 5:30 PM ET Pete Crow-Armstrong crushes two home runs, drives in four, Dodgers leave eight on base in 7-6 loss to Cubs.

Dodgers Fall Deeper Into Slump, Get Swept in Back-to-Back Series — 5:30 PM ET The Chicago Cubs denied the Los Angeles Dodgers' late comeback attempt on Wednesday, completing a sweep over the World Series champions.

Lionel Messi donates to Spanish region after devastating wildfires — 5:30 PM ET Lionel Messi has made a significant contribution to help communities recover from the devastating wildfires that swept through Spain’s Sierra Oeste region.According to The Athletic, the Inter Miami .…

Opinion: Who partners Rice in midfield Guimaraes and Zubimendi? — 5:30 PM ET Arsenal have secured an agreement to add Bruno Guimaraes to their squad, with the Brazilian arriving as Christian Norgaard closes in on a move to Everton this summer.The Denmark international struggl…

UConn women’s program could not have picked a better assistant coach says this Husky legend — 5:30 PM ET UNCASVILLE — The UConn women’s basketball team had almost everything. All the Huskies needed in 1994 was a player who could do a little of everything. Nykesha Sales was the missing piece of that hist…

Ex-WKU football player who lost scholarship when mother died sues NCAA — 5:29 PM ET Former WKU football player Victory Vaka is suing the NCAA after it denied him a waiver to transfer. His scholarship was canceled after his mother died.

Christie Clinic announces theme for 2027 Illinois Race Weekend — 5:29 PM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The theme of the 18th running of the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend was revealed on Wednesday. This year’s theme — “Every Mile Tells a Story” — aims to capture partici…

UCLA women's basketball hires former WNBA coach Noelle Quinn — 5:29 PM ET A former Bruin is coming home as a coach.

Cody Bradford pitches 4 1/3 effective innings in first outing since 2024 as Rangers blank Giants 6-0 — 5:29 PM ET Texas starter Cody Bradford pitched 4 1/3 effective innings in his first appearance since September 2024, and Justin Foscue’s two-run triple highlighted a four-run third inning as the Rangers beat th…

2026 ACC betting preview, odds: Favorite over/unders, predictions for every team — 5:29 PM ET Our college football handicapper gives his favorite bets for the ACC and gives predictions for every team in the conference.

LSU CB DJ Pickett has a New Number — 5:28 PM ET Lane Kiffin gave some insightful thoughts behind why DJ Pickett’s number change is more than just a swap

Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein reveals possible role for rookie Koa Peat — 5:28 PM ET Suns rookie Koa Peat had a productive debut in summer league, and the team is eager to see him take the court when training camp begins next month.

UC basketball finishes Bahamas trip blowing out Calgary — 5:28 PM ET Cincinnati Bearcats basketball faced Calgary in their last exhibition in The Bahamas, winning by 41 points. Earlier, they defeated Victoria by 47.

UC basketball finishes Bahamas trip blowing out Calgary — 5:28 PM ET Cincinnati Bearcats basketball faced Calgary in their last exhibition in The Bahamas, winning by 41 points. Earlier, they defeated Victoria by 47.

Ben Stiller says goodbye to ‘really good looking’ New York Knicks champion after free agency exit — 5:27 PM ET Ben Stiller has sent a goodbye message to former New York Knicks player Trey Jemison after he moved teams in free agency. The famous actor is a diehard Knicks fan and regularly tweets about them to h…

Ex-Bills’ Stefon Diggs Signs With NFC Franchise on 1-Year Deal — 5:27 PM ET Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs is signing with an NFC playoff contender on a one-year contract. The post Ex-Bills’ Stefon Diggs Signs With NFC Franchise on 1-Year Deal appeared first…

49ers have a major problem amid 20-player injury report from training camp — 5:27 PM ET This is becoming a legitimate problem for the 49ers this summer.

Sloppy Arsenal handed wake-up call by Real Betis — 5:26 PM ET Arsenal were made to pay for a sloppy first-half display as they fell to 3-1 pre-season defeat to Spanish side Real Betis in Dublin.

Spurs Receive Good News As Wembanyama Shows Leadership With Offseason Camp — 5:25 PM ET Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are just two months removed from losing in five games against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. It was a tough defeat for the crew, as they looked in…

Cubs sweep Dodgers behind Pete Crow-Armstrong's mounting NL MVP campaign vs. Shohei Ohtani — 5:52 PM ET Crow-Armstrong and Ohtani both homered twice Wednesday and are now tied in the NL MVP odds

Aaron Donald works out with Rams as potential NFL return gains momentum — 5:40 PM ET Donald used team equipment during a workout in Los Angeles, requiring the Rams to report his activity on the NFL transaction wire

Victory Vaka lost his Western Kentucky scholarship while grieving mother's death; now he's suing to transfer — 5:21 PM ET The former Western Kentucky defensive lineman is suing the NCAA for the right to use his final year of college eligibility at another school

2026 Wyndham Championship longshot picks, PGA props: This golf parlay could return $40,000 — 5:10 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the Wyndham Championship 2026 10,000 times and revealed a PGA longshot parlay that could return more than $40,000 on just a $10 bet

FedEx Cup standings: Jackson Koivun, Keegan Bradley among notable names on bubble watch to make playoffs — 4:58 PM ET The PGA Tour's regular season comes to an end this week at Sedgefield Country Club

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 bonus bets by targeting Mets-Guardians, Royals-Twins, MLB on Wednesday — 4:36 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for MLB betting on Wednesday

WNBA Rookie Rankings: Sydney Taylor climbs to No. 2 after game-winner over Aces, Olivia Miles widens the gap — 4:29 PM ET Elsewhere, Pauline Astier makes her triumphant return

NBPA opens new state-of-the-art facility in Los Angeles: 'We literally do not have to go anywhere else' — 4:15 PM ET The training facility in Playa Vista features two full-sized courts, a premium weight room, on-site culinary options and more

2026 Fantasy Football Fallout: Stefon Diggs changes the Commanders outlooks for McLaurin and Daniels — 4:09 PM ET Stefon Diggs is joining the Commanders and here are the Fantasy Football implications

2026 Wyndham Championship TV schedule, coverage: Where to watch final event of PGA Tour regular season — 3:57 PM ET The PGA Tour rolls through Greensboro for the regular season finale

Successful Division II coach, former Kansas player, seriously injured after crashing car into bridge pillar — 3:54 PM ET Brett Ballard, the basketball coach at Division II Washburn, was hurt in a car accident in Kansas

Chelsea Green defends Michael Hayes after SummerSlam dig: 'What he said was the truth' — 3:51 PM ET After proving Hayes wrong at SummerSlam, Green explained why she holds no grudge and why her interim WWE women's title feels very real

HQ PM Newsletter 8/5/2026 — 3:45 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: White Sox vs. Red Sox in key AL clash + more best bets

2026 Wyndham Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 17 majors — 3:33 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the Wyndham Championship 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising golf picks

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

Agent's Take: Are the Cowboys turning over a new negotiating leaf with Quinnen Williams? — 3:14 PM ET The Cowboys have opened the door to a long-term Quinnen Williams extension, but their usual patient approach to negotiations may have strengthened his leverage

Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal — 5:18 PM ET Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.

Defender Walker 'at ease' with England retirement — 5:18 PM ET Former England defender Kyle Walker says he is "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hoped it could lead to an extended club career, similar to that enjoyed by James Milner.

Norrie beats Buse to reach Canadian Open last 32 — 5:04 PM ET Cameron Norrie progresses to the Canadian Open last 32 with a straight-set win over Ignacio Buse.

Pakistan win first away Test in three years to draw Windies series — 4:54 PM ET Pakistan complete their first overseas Test win for three years with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Port of Spain.

Rockets march on after easy win against Phoenix — 4:36 PM ET Trent Rockets' continued their excellent form as they comfortably beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets to move four points clear at the top of the men's Hundred table, with two matches to go in t…

Real Madrid agree £120m Diomande deal - Thursday gossip — 4:17 PM ET Real Madrid reach £120m agreement for Yan Diomande, Liverpool explore move for Ibrahim Mbaye and Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri.

How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT — 3:25 PM ET BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.

Gianni Infantino scrambling for future in Morocco, with Colombia his next stop — 5:05 PM ET Fifa president sits at match with No 2 Mattias GrafströmFlying to South America on Thursday to shore up supportGianni Infantino is continuing to fight for his future after holding crisis talks with s…

‘Fifa Super League’: Infantino discussed having governing body’s name on European breakaway — 3:19 PM ET Document shows Fifa staff were involved in projectFifa was prepared to sideline member associationsGianni Infantino held talks about rebranding the ill-fated European breakaway competition the “Fifa…

Real Madrid agree club-record £115m deal for Yan Diomande and want to keep Vinícius — 3:12 PM ET Forward becomes most expensive African playerClub are in positive talks with Vinícius JúniorReal Madrid have agreed a club-record fee of €135m (£115.7m) with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande and are confi…

Vampire Mockumentary ‘I Love Paris’ Takes Top Honors at 2026 Fantasia Film Festival Audience Awards — 5:58 PM ET The people have spoken at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. Nicky Murphy’s vampire mockumentary “I Love Paris” took home best international feature honors at the audience awards, whil…

‘Mustache’ Review: A Delightfully Anxious Pakistani American Coming-of-Age Comedy — 5:37 PM ET American coming-of-age comedies rarely beat with such uncomfortable verisimilitude. In the bilingual “Mustache” — the first feature from writer-director Imran J. Khan — 13-year-old Pakistani American…

‘Soulm8te’ Review: Fembot Goes Rogue in Polished but Predictable Tech Thriller — 5:22 PM ET Billed as a spun-off third entry in the “M3GAN” franchise, “Soulm8te” is to “Fatal Attraction” as M3GAN’s vehicles were to “Orphan” and “The Bad Seed” — a robotic replay of very familiar genre tropes…

Music Industry Moves: Alicia Keys Signs With CAA in All Areas; SONA’s Emerging Songwriter Award Nominations Now Open — 5:05 PM ET Alicia Keys has signed with CAA in all areas, the company announced earlier this week. Among her many achievements, the singer-songwriter has sold an estimated 65 million records since the release of…

‘Super Troopers 3’ Review: A Cult Comedy Franchise Seeks No Converts in Instantly Forgettable Third Go-Round — 5:02 PM ET 2018’s “Super Troopers 2” wasn’t so much fan service as fan self-service. Kickstarted with nearly $5 million of crowdfunding after studios doubted the public appetite for a tardy sequel to the 2001 i…

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Hits Nearly 19 Billion Minutes Viewed, Most-Watched Streaming Series of the Summer — 5:00 PM ET “Love Island USA” is officially the series of the summer. According to Peacock, Season 8 of the reality dating series has reached nearly 19 billion minutes watched to date, spanning 35 episodes relea…

Molly Ringwald Says ‘Secret Life of the American Teenager’ Was Her ‘Worst’ Work Experience: ‘One Person Was Really Difficult’ — 4:45 PM ET Molly Ringwald’s experience starring in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” was tarnished by one bad apple on set. The veteran actress was a guest on the Aug. 4 episode of Andy Cohen’s Bravo t…

Xbox Celebrates 25 Years With New Community Designs, Updates and FanFest Tour Dates (Gaming News Roundup) — 4:41 PM ET Xbox is celebrating 25 years of play with new updates, community designs, curated Game Pass collections and the FanFest Tour schedule. Xbox’s 25th anniversary is Nov. 15. In partnership with communit…

Avi Nash Joins FX Drama ‘Disinherited’ (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:30 PM ET Avi Nash has joined the upcoming FX series “Disinherited” in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Nash will appear alongside previously announced leads Victoria Pedretti and Kiera…

Carson Daly Not Quitting ‘The Voice’ and Says Keke Palmer Is Hosting ‘Celebrity’ Spinoff in 2027 Because She’s ‘Perfect For It’ — 4:14 PM ET Carson Daly has commented on why Keke Palmer is hosting “The Voice: Celebrity,” an upcoming spinoff of the NBC singing competition he’s hosted for 15 years. After praising the new series as a “fun, n…

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Merch Expands With Lego Set Designed in Record Time — 5:33 PM ET The Derpy and Sussie Lego set includes movable parts for different poses and adjustable facial expressions.

Billionaire Rick Caruso Brings Back Palisades Village After Wildfire: “This Is One Chapter of the Comeback Story” — 5:33 PM ET The onetime L.A. mayoral candidate extensively restored his luxury shopping center, which remained intact as much of the surrounding commercial district was destroyed.

Isabella Rossellini Gets Emotional Honoring Her Family Legacy at Locarno’s Opening Night — 5:11 PM ET The actress received the festival's Excellence Award, following in the footsteps of her father, Roberto Rossellini, and brother Renzo, as refugee drama 'The Green Eyes' opened the 79th edition.

Inside ‘Sterling Point’: Why Megan Park’s YA Series Trades Tired Tropes for a Refreshing Dose of Realism — 5:08 PM ET The cast and creative team behind Prime Video’s latest coming-of-age drama dig into what sets the series apart in an increasingly crowded YA landscape.

BMW Owners Angry ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Ads Are Suddenly in Their Cars: “F*** This” — 5:07 PM ET BMW's "special surprise" partnership with Sony-Marvel is getting some backlash online: "Insanely dystopian."

Nicolas Winding Refn Pays Tribute to Kavinsky: ‘Nightfall’ Is “Like Whipped Cream Floating Over Steel” — 4:56 PM ET The 'Drive' director pays homage to the late dance music pioneer, whose futuristic music became synonymous with the film's sexy-cool aesthetic.

Where to Watch ‘The Shards,’ Ryan Murphy’s Adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ Bestseller — 4:54 PM ET The thriller is set in early-'80s Los Angeles and surrounds a group of privileged prep school teens.

‘Super Troopers 3’ Review: The Broken Lizard Boys Strike Again, With More Mostly Unfunny Hijinks — 4:20 PM ET The comedy troupe is back with their latest wacky effort about a ragtag group of Vermont cops.

‘Martin’ Spinoff ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ Sets Premiere Date — 4:17 PM ET First look images from the new workplace comedy reveal Tommy Davidson bringing late night talk show host Varnell Hill back nearly three decades after audiences first met him.

From Toronto Film School to the Oscars: Saja Kilani on ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ — 4:01 PM ET Ranked one of THR's top international film schools of 2026, TFS set the stage for Kilani’s thriving career.

Lou Koller, Ambassador of New York Hardcore, Dies at 61 — 5:48 PM ET He screamed as much as sang, as his heavy-metal-inflected punk band, Sick of It All, spread the sound of the New York underground to the world.

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day — 3:39 PM ET ‘Kindergarten for adults,’ a video store tribute and The Thin Mint hustle.

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