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This is a snapshot of everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours. We poll 45 RSS feeds across roughly 21 outlets — NYT, BBC, Guardian, ESPN, Politico, NPR, Wired, Variety, and more — and combine them into one scannable feed.

How to read this: The 🔥 Top Headlines section up top is the “if you only have 30 seconds” cut — the most recent stories across the most outlets. Below that, the All Headlines list lets you scan every title in one glance. After that, the full breakdown gives you each story as a card with a one-line summary and a direct link to the source — stories are grouped by topic — News, Politics, Sports, and Culture — so you can jump to whichever beat you came for.

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Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:01 PM ET through 6:01 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 220 stories from 20 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
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across 12 outlets
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26 stories
across 4 outlets
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🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

The 7 most-recent headlines from across the newsrooms — if you only have 30 seconds, read these.

Airbnb stock soars 9% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter — CNBC, 6:00 PM ET Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions," contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.

Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands — TechCrunch, 6:00 PM ET Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San F…

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Writers Land Drama ‘A Really Bad Person’ at FX — Hollywood Reporter, 6:00 PM ET Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez are developing the show with FX Productions and Legendary.

Ryan Murphy Spills on All-Star Season of ‘American Horror Story,’ Talks Ariana Grande’s Exit and Is Seriously Considering Doing More ‘Glee’ — Hollywood Reporter, 5:58 PM ET Murphy talks about getting the 'AHS' gang back together, reveals he's already working on season 14 and that his next (untitled) project shoots December in Europe: "I'm plotting out my next two years."

Morgan Freeman Says You Can ‘Overlook’ a Mediocre Script ‘If They’re Going to Pay You Enough’ Money — Variety, 5:56 PM ET Morgan Freeman recently told The New York Times that he’s okay signing on for a movie with a mediocre script as long as the pay is good enough. “If somebody offers you a job, it’s very nice if they’r…

Mavericks offer massive 'bounty' for whoever finds one-of-a-kind Cooper Flagg autographed patch card — Yahoo Sports, 5:56 PM ET The lucky collector who gets the card will have a choice between a slew of Dallas basketball benefits, or the more than $1 million that the card is expected to fetch at auction.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Twilio, Airbnb, DraftKings, Trade Desk and more — CNBC, 5:53 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

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🌍 News & General (97)
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🎬 Culture & Entertainment (26)
🏛️ Politics (25)

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🌍 News & General — 97 stories across 12 outlets

📰 New York Times (26 stories)

Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels — 5:53 PM ET The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well as tariffs for products made with the material.

FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan — 5:51 PM ET The day before the World Cup final, key FIFA figures faced a stunning demand to sign off on a multibillion-dollar privatization project.

A Four-Ton SpaceX Rocket Stage Hit the Moon, but No One Saw It — 5:41 PM ET Amateur and professional astronomers pointed their telescopes at the impact site. Most did not detect anything.

Some House Republicans Are Backing a Challenger in Cory Mills’s Re-election Bid — 5:39 PM ET Two Republican lawmakers have endorsed a primary opponent of Representative Cory Mills, who has been accused of assault and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.

Florida Man Cut Diver’s Air in Miami Lobster Dispute, Authorities Say — 5:35 PM ET The authorities say that a confrontation over a diving spot off Miami ended with a boater shutting off a surface-breathing apparatus, leading to an attempted murder charge.

Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress — 5:33 PM ET Dr. Anthony Fauci had refused to answer questions at a hearing last week, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Republicans argued he wasn’t entitled to that protection because he had a presidential pardon.

Justice Department Accuses Duke Law School of Racial Discrimination — 5:28 PM ET The federal government said the school’s admissions policies, which promote diversity, allowed for racial preferences.

John O’Malley, Bronx Detective and Federal Investigator, Dies at 73 — 5:09 PM ET As a detective with the N.Y.P.D., he helped prosecute violent crimes under federal law. At the U.S. attorney’s office, he was involved in high-profile exonerations.

A List of Good Things — 5:04 PM ET For something different in August, we bring you ideas, rituals and activities to add joy to your days.

Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26 — 5:00 PM ET For an audience that grew to more than a million followers, she challenged assumptions about how people with serious illnesses should look and live.

Capybaras Were the Newest Lobbyists in This Brazilian Legislature — 4:58 PM ET In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion.

F.C.C. Removes Limit on Broadcast TV Ownership — 4:56 PM ET The move lifts a rule that said a single television-station owner could not reach more than 39 percent of U.S. households.

Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Facility — 4:55 PM ET The Kentucky Republican has been absent from Congress for nearly two months after a health episode. He said he would continue recovering from home.

Retrial Ordered in Child Killing With Parallels to Lindsay Clancy Case — 4:53 PM ET Massachusetts justices ruled that the jury should have heard evidence of mental illness in the case of Latarsha Sanders, who was convicted in the same county where Ms. Clancy is on trial for murder.

Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen — 4:52 PM ET The indictment was a rare case in which the Israeli authorities pressed charges against an Israeli in the killing of a Palestinian.

Fires Wrecked Their Village in France. Now They Want Answers. — 4:36 PM ET After fleeing France’s worst wildfire in decades, residents of Le Porge, a village west of Bordeaux, returned home 13 days later. They found a town in ruins.

Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers? — 4:20 PM ET Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature — 4:19 PM ET Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses.

Union Representing IRS Workers Sues Over Trump’s Deal Granting Sweeping Tax Protections — 4:19 PM ET The request was the first time that anyone had used the courts in an effort to directly kill the sweeping tax protections offered to the president and his family.

A Trans Woman Pulled a Gun and Started a ‘Stand Your Ground’ Debate — 3:49 PM ET Gun-friendly Wyoming has a “stand your ground” statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after being shoved to the ground?

Trump Administration to Deregulate Head Start, Antipoverty Program Created Under R.F.K. Jr.’s Uncle — 3:46 PM ET While administration officials say the changes will save money by lifting onerous requirements, advocates fear the anti-poverty program will be gutted.

Hemp Fight Snarls Speedy Passage of Government Funding Bill — 3:41 PM ET A White House effort to delay a ban on intoxicating hemp was holding up a final agreement on a bipartisan spending bill ahead of a monthlong Senate recess.

N.Y. Doctor Sentenced in Japan for Vandalizing Ancient Religious Sites — 3:26 PM ET Masahide Kanayama, a surgeon and an expert in endometriosis, received an 18-month suspended sentence after a court found him guilty of damaging the sites.

A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease — 3:10 PM ET The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease.

Houthi Attacks on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War — 3:01 PM ET The Iranian-backed militia said it had targeted the armed forces in two resource-rich provinces, as escalating violence in Yemen imperils a fragile truce.

📰 CNBC (17 stories)

Airbnb stock soars 9% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter — 6:00 PM ET Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions," contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Twilio, Airbnb, DraftKings, Trade Desk and more — 5:53 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

AMD buys chip startup that hardwires AI models into its silicon — 5:42 PM ET Taalas' current chip runs a small version of Meta's Llama 3.1, though the company is working on chips for bigger and more advanced models.

Michigan eases lettuce advice as state health department says cyclosporiasis reports decline — 5:28 PM ET Michigan has seen the worst of the outbreak, reporting the first two associated deaths this week. Both individuals had significant underlying health conditions.

Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales — 5:24 PM ET The salad chain has not been implicated in the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's left rehab, will work from home — 4:52 PM ET "On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period," the 84-year-old McConnell said.

Virginia governor to intervene in NextEra, Dominion merger over electricity price concerns — 4:50 PM ET Virginia's State Corporation Commission is tasked with reviewing the deal and will either accept, reject or impose conditions on it.

United Wholesale Mortgage plunges 35% after suspending dividend and raising capital — 4:37 PM ET "We're taking decisive action to make UWM stronger, more liquid and better positioned to win for years to come," CEO Mat Ishbia said in a statement.

Gas prices could remain high this fall even if crude prices stabilize. Here's why — 4:34 PM ET The refining market is very tight due to the Ukraine and Iran wars, keeping gas prices elevated even as crude prices fall.

American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights — 4:30 PM ET American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes

What Friday's jobs report could mean for investors — 4:17 PM ET The July readings for nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate come amid mixed signals about the health of the labor market.

The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect — 4:15 PM ET Nonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%.

Copper jumps to its highest level ever. What the metal is telling us — 4:07 PM ET Once a reliable gauge if economic health, "Dr. Copper" may be giving complicated signals this year.

Grindr's AI spend is paying off and its pricey new tier has had some surprises, CEO says — 4:07 PM ET Grindr says AI is boosting engineering productivity, supporting a new $350/month premium tier and driving stronger subscriber growth and retention.

Savers Value Village thrift store launches new AI tool to price items — 4:06 PM ET Savers Value Village is launching a new AI pricing tool to keep product prices consistent and low, the company told CNBC exclusively.

Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks — 3:38 PM ET Trump's reported phone calls to the Fed chairman will complicate his efforts to prove he will act independently on inflation and interest rates.

SpaceX shares passed a key test Thursday. Now sophisticated traders are betting the bottom may be in — 3:25 PM ET Shares of Elon Musk's rocket company were trading higher in Thursday's session even as a key lock-up provision expired.

📰 Al Jazeera (14 stories)

Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit US birthright citizenship — 5:27 PM ET The US president's latest effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against his push to reinterpret constitutional right.

Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation — 5:11 PM ET Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.

US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions — 4:59 PM ET US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.

Fire engulfs earthquake housing site in Turkiye — 4:55 PM ET A fire broke out at a workers' accommodation camp at a construction site for earthquake housing in Hatay, Turkiye.

WHO chief: Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at ‘unprecedented rate’ — 4:52 PM ET The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed 1,751 people in DR Congo.

How fragile is Lebanon’s uneasy peace? — 4:38 PM ET Israel goes on the attack after the first soldiers are killed since ceasefire began two months ago.

US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre — 4:36 PM ET Republican senator has not been seen in public since mid-June, sparking criticism of transparency over his condition.

Israeli settler charged over Palestinian activist’s killing — 3:48 PM ET Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with “reckless manslaughter” in the killing of prominent Palestinian activist

Deadly explosion on minibus near Damascus — 3:41 PM ET Two people were killed and 13 injured when an explosion ripped through a minibus in Jaramana, southeast of Damascus.

US ends cap on local TV station owners amid concerns of media consolidation — 3:25 PM ET Critics say the 39 percent cap was a safeguard against excessive concentration of media ownership in the US.

Vinicius Jr extends Real Madrid deal to 2032, ending transfer speculation — 3:21 PM ET The 26-year-old Brazil international had been linked with a move to English champions Arsenal.

Israeli attacks wound eight in Lebanon despite Rome talks — 3:21 PM ET Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon's Tyre as third day of the seventh round of US-brokered talks concludes.

Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids — 3:14 PM ET Sudan’s ongoing war is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The biggest AI bill for parents yet? — 3:04 PM ET Congress is pushing a new bill forward that would give parents the power over their kid’s interactions with AI chatbots.

📰 The Guardian (10 stories)

Australia news live: Surge in EV demand and fuel diplomacy push send trade surplus to nine-year low — 5:48 PM ET Jump in imports narrowed Australia’s goods trade surplus to $1.1bn in June quarter. Follow today’s news liveMarles maintains gambling reforms about striking a ‘balance’ over ‘complex’ issueRichard Ma…

Trump signs executive orders in effort to limit US birthright citizenship and target so-called ‘birth tourists’– live — 5:44 PM ET Pair of orders come month after supreme court struck down administration’s earlier attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship enshrined in US constitutionSign up for the Breaking News US…

US Pacific north-west blanketed in thick smoke as firefighters push back blazes — 5:24 PM ET Cities in Washington and Oregon seeing some of world’s worst air quality indices as smoke from fires cloaks regionWildfires raging in the US Pacific north-west are blanketing the region with thick sm…

Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship — 5:08 PM ET Executive orders come after supreme court rejected president’s first bid to restrict guarantee enshrined in US constitutionDonald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders that the White House sa…

‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs — 5:07 PM ET Westminster council has recommended banning ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policyNo 10 has vowed to confiscate powers from local councils which try to restrict cust…

Dons call for Cambridge leaders to take blame for Jason Arday appointment — 3:54 PM ET Exclusive: Academics call for inquiry, saying university must be held accountable for ‘grotesque racism unleashed’The University of Cambridge’s leaders deserve blame for the “grotesque racism unleash…

Mitch McConnell announces discharge from rehabilitation center — 3:47 PM ET Republican, 84, absent from Senate after fall that led to hospital stay, says he will continue recovery at homeUS politics live – latest updatesThe Republican US senator Mitch McConnell has been disc…

Nasa astronauts conduct spacewalk outside International Space Station – video — 3:21 PM ET Astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station, preparing the installment of new rollout solar arrays which will provide extra energy to support th…

Aipac-linked Super Pacs spend millions in California to thwart progressive candidate — 3:19 PM ET More than $5m in recent weeks have been spent in ads targeting Aisha Wahab and in support of Melissa HernandezSuper Pacs tied to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) have spent millio…

Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened — 3:15 PM ET This live blog is now closed.Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran saysDonald Trump’s Board of Peace, which was set up in January to oversee the reconstruction…

📰 BBC News (8 stories)

Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption — 5:43 PM ET An outage in Manchester caused delays and cancellations, with services expected to be affected throughout the evening.

Met Police boss admits mistake over Cambridge professor plagiarism row — 5:37 PM ET Sir Mark Rowley says his force "dropped the ball" after it investigated a reporter looking into claims about Jason Arday.

Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night — 5:36 PM ET Norfolk Police attend a residential area in Thetford on Thursday as a third night of protests begins.

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing — 5:00 PM ET They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations? — 3:55 PM ET The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president? — 3:55 PM ET The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence' — 3:39 PM ET Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26 — 3:17 PM ET Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

📰 TechCrunch (6 stories)

Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands — 6:00 PM ET Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San F…

Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world — 5:24 PM ET Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.

Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until tomorrow — 5:20 PM ET Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims — 3:40 PM ET Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.

China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US — 3:22 PM ET Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.

Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation — 3:02 PM ET Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.

📰 PBS NewsHour (5 stories)

After Michigan, Democrats' next battleground over the party's future shifts to Wisconsin — 5:42 PM ET In a year where voters upset with the Democratic Party mainstream have propelled outsider candidates to victory across the country, this candidate is hoping to buck the trend in Wisconsin.

WATCH: Trump signs executive orders imposing new limits on birthright citizenship — 5:41 PM ET President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that even after his first attemp…

Uganda approves sending troops to Gaza for international force proposed by Trump's Board of Peace — 5:32 PM ET The successful motion, brought by the defense minister, is Uganda's first public indication of its willingness to join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza. Morocco also has pledged troops…

Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned to spark wildfire for weeks — 5:25 PM ET A Spokane County detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the city's wildfires said the man confessed, described his planning process and explained how he created a device to igni…

Why was Fauci held in contempt for pleading the 5th, and what happens next? — 4:52 PM ET A Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday, a week after the former top health official and scientist refused to answer questions in a he…

📰 Ars Technica (4 stories)

X wants to keep suing advertisers, asks 5th Circuit to overrule district judge — 4:29 PM ET Musk continues appeal despite court loss and settlement with advertiser group.

Suno hopes to go legit with watermarks for AI-generated music — 4:17 PM ET Suno plans watermarks and download limits to stop "large-scale abuse."

Anthropic will design its own hardware to power Claude — 4:03 PM ET Anthropic and OpenAI are racing to scale up while reducing dependence on Nvidia.

Large genome models used to design new viruses — 3:04 PM ET The AI system makes genetically distant versions of a bacteria-killing virus.

📰 The Verge (3 stories)

Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event — 5:15 PM ET Google is set to host its next live Made by Google hardware launch event on August 12th, and the company says in a new video that comedian Trevor Noah will be hosting the show. The video indicates th…

Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker — 4:55 PM ET The AI device OpenAI is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive is "essentially a smart speaker without a display" that's battery-powered, doughnut-shaped and roughly the size of a hockey puck…

The AirPods Pro are $60 off, their best price since late June — 4:00 PM ET Best Buy kicked off a sale on Apple products with discounts on its latest smartwatches to phones. Another deal that caught our eye is on the latest AirPods Pro, Apple’s flagship wireless earbuds, whi…

📰 Wired (2 stories)

Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents — 3:55 PM ET The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.

ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows — 3:30 PM ET In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people with no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.

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📰 NPR
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
— NPR, 4:58 PM ET
Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan.
📰 The Atlantic
Icarus in the Faculty Lounge
— The Atlantic, 4:27 PM ET
The Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s unlikely ascent has come to a tragic end.

🏛️ Politics — 25 stories across 5 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Surprise GOP hemp fight drags spending bill — 5:52 PM ET An internal GOP fight over intoxicating hemp is dragging progress on the government funding bill. The White House’s insistence on delaying for a month a ban on hemp THC products that President Trump…

Teamsters suing over California self-driving truck rules — 5:45 PM ET Teamsters California sued the Golden State’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and several other agencies Wednesday, citing issues with the approval of self-driving trucks across the state. The laws…

Watch live: Trump honors Team USA with Rose Garden reception — 5:43 PM ET President Trump will welcome more than 100 members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House on Thursday. The U.S. won a total of 33 medals in the 2026 Winter Olympics held in north…

Trump administration installs Project 2025 author at Interior's internal watchdog, Democrat alleges — 5:21 PM ET The Trump administration has installed a former White House official and author of the Project 2025 Republican policy playbook at what is supposed to be an independent internal watchdog at the Interi…

Kellogg moves to ditch artificial dyes from cereals by end of 2026 — 5:17 PM ET WK Kellogg Co. said Thursday that it is moving to end the use of artificial dyes in its products by the end of this year for its cereals. In a Thursday press release, the company said it had unveiled…

Trump uses El-Sayed's calls to nix filibuster to pressure Senate Republicans — 5:02 PM ET President Trump on Thursday used Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s calls to abolish the filibuster to pressure Senate Republicans to nix the legislative procedure themselves. “For o…

Live results: Blackburn, Rose face off for GOP nod in Tennessee governor's race — 5:00 PM ET Voting concludes Thursday in Tennessee to select the Republican and Democratic candidates who will face off in November's gubernatorial election. In the reliably red Volunteer State, Sen. Marsha Blac…

Live results: Tennessee Senate race could be 2020 rematch — 5:00 PM ET Tennessee primary voting ends Thursday in the election to select the Republican and Democratic candidates for November's Senate election. One-term incumbent Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), who previousl…

Live results: Tennessee voters pick congressional candidates after redistricting battle — 5:00 PM ET Tennessee voting will finish Thursday in the primary to set key races after the state’s congressional lines were dramatically reshaped by GOP-friendly redistricting that squeezed out the state’s lone…

Is Iran to blame for America's water system cyberattacks? — 4:53 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story America’s water systems are under attack. Iran may be to blame A recent wave of cyberattacks on American water systems is raising alarm at all levels of g…

Inaccurate data included in DOGE 'Wall of Receipts' report, GAO says — 4:46 PM ET The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is saying some estimates in the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) “Wall of Receipts” are incorrect or lack evidence to support the claims. The wa…

‘Godfather of AI': Humans may not be able to outsmart next generation of models — 4:44 PM ET Geoffrey Hinton, also known as the “Godfather of AI,” said Wednesday humans may not be able to retain dominance over large language models as the technology expands across generations. “What’s happen…

Live updates: Trump signs orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship; Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt — 4:42 PM ET President Trump on Thursday afternoon signed two executive orders that take aim at birthright citizenship and the Supreme Court ruling in June that upheld it. Trump earlier Thursday trashed The Washi…

Trump faces suit over immunity memo signed by Blanche — 4:40 PM ET An amended lawsuit now challenges a May memo from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that gives sweeping immunity to President Trump, his adult children and their businesses from any government rev…

Iowa Democratic Senate nominee slams Democrats on Agriculture panel over farm bill failure — 4:31 PM ET Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, the Democratic nominee for Iowa's Senate race, criticized Democratic lawmakers on a congressional panel who voted against the annual farm bill Thursday. All of the Democra…

📰 Washington Post (4 stories)

McConnell discharged from rehab center, will continue recovery at home — 5:50 PM ET The Kentucky Republican has been absent from the Senate since he was hospitalized June 14 following a fall at home.

Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress — 5:31 PM ET The longtime infectious-disease scientist refused to answer questions from committee members at a hearing last week.

Ohio’s other GOP senator calls on Rep. Max Miller to resign — 4:37 PM ET Sen. Jon Husted joined Sen. Bernie Moreno, Miller’s former father-in-law, in calling for the embattled congressman to step aside.

Francesca Hong scrutinized over ‘cancel Thanksgiving’ post in Wisconsin governor race — 4:32 PM ET Hong, a democratic socialist running for Wisconsin governor, is getting attention for social media posts calling for canceling Thanksgiving and abolishing police.

📰 Politico (3 stories)

JD Vance’s Senate lunch visit dominated by Iran — 4:41 PM ET The vice president briefed Republicans on the state of peace talks.

House Democrats pitch AI tax to fund worker protections — 3:39 PM ET The legislation would impose a levy on leading AI companies and channel the proceeds into a new Work Protection Administration for displaced workers.

McConnell says he is leaving rehab, heading home — 3:12 PM ET The 84-year-old senator said that while he has been discharged, he is not yet returning to Washington.

📰 New York Times (2 stories)

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace — 4:34 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.

Women’s Share of Top Military Promotions Falls as Hegseth Blocks Nominees — 3:03 PM ET The percentage of high-ranking officer nominations going to women is currently at its lowest level in over two decades.

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📰 NPR
The Senate voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Now what?
— NPR, 4:41 PM ET
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the covid pandemic. Chairman Rand Paul plans to refer the case to the DOJ.

🏟️ Sports — 72 stories across 4 outlets

📰 Yahoo Sports (50 stories)

Mavericks offer massive 'bounty' for whoever finds one-of-a-kind Cooper Flagg autographed patch card — 5:56 PM ET The lucky collector who gets the card will have a choice between a slew of Dallas basketball benefits, or the more than $1 million that the card is expected to fetch at auction.

Bills rookie Kani Walker's push to make the final roster is fueled by going undrafted — 5:48 PM ET PITTSFORD — A familiar name popped up on Kani Walker’s caller ID. It was three days before the NFL Draft and Walker wasn’t getting the attention from teams he anticipated. But one coach kept calling…

Cowboys claim TE Zack Kuntz off waivers — 5:47 PM ET The Cowboys lost Princeton Fant for the season to a torn ACL and they replaced him on the roster with another tight end on Thursday.

Training camp update: Jim Leonhard says Bills top-three linebackers will have roles in defense — 5:47 PM ET PITTSFORD — Dorian Williams or Kaleb Elarms-Orr? Experience or upside? That’s what the assumed competition was supposed to be as the Buffalo Bills searched for an inside linebacker to pair with Terre…

Ex-NFL Receiver Stedman Bailey Arrested After Police Say He Had Sex In Mall Arcade — 5:46 PM ET Stedman Bailey, a former NFL wide receiver, and a woman have been arrested for exposing their private parts after it was reported that they had sexual intercourse in a bar… The post Ex-NFL Receiver S…

Late celebrations amid rain-struck Pafos drama — 5:46 PM ET Tabakovic grabs winner in home qualifierTorrential downpours, a two-hour interruption, and deep-lying opponents turned the first leg of the UEFA Europa League qualifiers into a real test of endurance…

Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces: Caitlin Clark points, stats — 5:45 PM ET Follow along live to Caitlin Clark's points and stats as the Indiana Fever host the Las Vegas Aces.

Giants' Dru Phillips to miss 'a little bit' of time with knee injury — 5:45 PM ET New York Giants CB Dru Phillips will miss "a little bit" of time with a knee issue, plus other injury updates.

No Alvarez or Ferran Torres: Barcelona draw up emergency forward plan — 5:45 PM ET The brass at La Liga giants Barcelona have this week made an important call on the transfer front. This comes with a view to the club’s options at centre-forward for the season ahead.Hansi Flick’s...

Jahmyr Gibbs agrees to three-year deal worth $22.5 million annually — 5:41 PM ET The Lions' fourth-year running back will receive $51.5 million in guarantees.

Jaylen Brown describes relationship with Sixers teammate Joel Embiid — 5:41 PM ET Jaylen Brown describes his relationship with Philadelphia 76ers teammate Joel Embiid in his new chapter.

'Huge ask': ECB explains why Harry Brook missed out as Joe Root returns as Test captain — 5:41 PM ET Joe Root's return as England's Test captain has caught the cricket world off guard, but the England and Wales Cricket Board deemed his seasoned experience essential for the team's current challenges.…

Q&A Recap: Tyler Roehl, Jaylen Raynor and Tyler Fortenberry meet with the media — 5:40 PM ET Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl and a pair of Arkansas State transfers in Jaylen Raynor and Tyler Fortenberry met with the media on Thursday. The following is a transcript of their respe…

Eagles’ defensive depth has shined with several starters sidelined — 5:40 PM ET Vic Fangio's unit has continued to win vs. the Eagles offense, and they've also done so without many of their projected defensive starters.

Romano: No ongoing talks between Roma and Nusa — 5:40 PM ET Roma is very active in the transfer market. The Roman club has already welcomed Santiago Castro and Kostantinos Koulierakis, and Nahuel Molina is also expected to join Gian Piero Gasperini’s side so.…

Saddlers stun Robins in Carabao Cup opener — 5:40 PM ET The Carabao Cup proper has only just begun but there's already been an upset as League Two Walsall knocked out Championship side Bristol City.There had been two League Cup games played already with R…

Longtime New York Liberty standout waived amid DNP-filled season — 5:39 PM ET Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been waived by the Liberty and could be picked up by another WNBA team.

Insider Reveals Dolphins’ Interest in 4-Time Pro Bowl Rival WR — 5:38 PM ET After the Miami Dolphins released All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill and traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, they created a glaring need at the position.With the Dolphins facing an apparent re…

Five San Antonio-area setters to watch for the 2026 volleyball season — 5:38 PM ET Five San Antonio-area setters for to watch for the upcoming 2026 volleyball season.

Indiana defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt returning for 5th season — 5:37 PM ET Indiana defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt is returning to the Hoosiers after receiving a fifth season of eligibility.

Palm Beach Gardens football head coach Tyrone Higgins II resigns — 5:37 PM ET Palm Beach Gardens football coach Tyrone Higgins II is stepping down to pursue a new college coaching opportunity.

NFL highest-paid running backs: How Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson reinvented the RB contract with Jeremiyah Love's help — 5:37 PM ET With some help from Jeremiyah Love and the Cardinals, three running backs

Bruno André thrilled by under-20 call-up, eyes Bolivia friendlies — 5:36 PM ET Bruno André in action during training at Granja ComaryCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBFThe call-up to the Brazil Under-20 national team came as further recognition of Bruno André’s current form. The V...

NASCAR Stage Break Rule Change Begins at Iowa Speedway After Growing Fan Backlash — 5:35 PM ET NASCAR is making an immediate change to its race procedures after months of criticism over lengthy caution periods. CEO Steve O’Donnell announced Thursday that a new stage break rule will debut this…

Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Thread — 5:35 PM ET Follow along as the Nats look to build off last night’s win and get a split in Philly

Anthony Davis, Wizards to reportedly hold off contract extension talks until after 2026-27 NBA season begins — 5:33 PM ET Davis is eligible to sign an extension of up to four years and $275 million, but he and the Wizards will see how the early season goes with a new roster before moving forward.

Lions make Jahmyr Gibbs the NFL's highest-paid RB with new contract — 5:33 PM ET Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs agreed on new contract, a 3-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million.

Lions make Jahmyr Gibbs the NFL's highest-paid RB with new contract — 5:33 PM ET Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs agreed on new contract, a 3-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million.

Lions make Jahmyr Gibbs the NFL's highest-paid RB with new contract — 5:33 PM ET Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs agreed on new contract, a 3-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million.

Canadiens May Lean on Demidov to Help Land $9.5 Million Star — 5:33 PM ET The Montreal Canadiens could use the help of star winger Ivan Demidov to land a fellow Russian forward in free agency. The post Canadiens May Lean on Demidov to Help Land $9.5 Million Star appeared f…

Jaylen Brown says trade to Sixers has been 'crazy transition' — 5:33 PM ET Jaylen Brown said he "wasn't that surprised" when he learned he'd been traded from the Boston Celtics to their rival, the Philadelphia 76ers, because of how often he'd heard his name in trade discuss…

Jahmyr Gibbs joins Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor in resetting RB market — 5:33 PM ET The Lions signed Jahmyr Gibbs to a three-year, $67.5 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid running back.

Pat Fitzgerald Is Quickly Becoming Must-See TV in East Lansing — 5:32 PM ET From high-octane energy and Ric Flair shouts to strict accountability over stadium trash, Michigan State’s new coach is instilling a transformative culture that demands excellence everywhere.

Detroit Lions give Jahmyr Gibbs record-breaking contract extension — 5:32 PM ET Jahmyr Gibbs is signing an extension that will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions agree to record-breaking contract extension — 5:32 PM ET Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs signed a new contract after a record-breaking start to his NFL career.

Jaylen Brown processing how he became a former Celtic. Ready to win with LeBron, Embiid and 76ers — 5:32 PM ET Brown has slowly settled into his new team, all while admitting he’s still processing the details of his messy breakup with the Celtics.

Colts sign free agent TE Pharaoh Brown — 5:31 PM ET The Colts signed free agent tight end Pharaoh Brown on Thursday, the team announced.

Packers: $2.5 Million Investment Risk Could be Steal of the Offseason — 5:30 PM ET After losing key veterans, the Green Bay Packers gamble on former second-round pick Skyy Moore to ignite their return game and add explosive versatility to Matt LaFleur’s young offense.

Jahmyr Gibbs inks contract extension with Lions: Everything to know — 5:30 PM ET Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions have agreed on an extension that will keep the RB in the Motor City. Here's what to know about the contract details.

Zach Neto makes Angels history in the cleanup spot against Orioles — 5:30 PM ET A new spot in the lineup led to a historic at-bat for Zach Neto.

New Purdue AD Takes Massive Shot at the Indiana Hoosiers — 5:30 PM ET The Indiana Hoosiers are the defending national champions. Yet, the new Purdue athletic director is taking shots at them. The post New Purdue AD Takes Massive Shot at the Indiana Hoosiers appeared fi…

D.J. Jones expects Malcolm Roach to replace John Franklin-Myers — 5:30 PM ET "I believe he's going to take that JFM job and he's run with it," D.J. Jones said of Broncos DL Malcolm Roach.

Tom Brady and 3 other quarterbacks in NFL history have defeated all 32 teams in their careers. Can you name them? — 5:30 PM ET Can you name the other 3 QB's besides Tom Brady who have done it?

Rachel Heck craved the pressure. Now she's embracing it again at the U.S. Women's Amateur — 5:30 PM ET Rachel Heck missed the pressure. Now she's embracing again in her home state at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur at The Honors Course.

TNT Sports latest network to add women’s college volleyball rights — 5:30 PM ET TNT Sports is adding women’s college volleyball to its programming lineup for the first time with the acquisition of a new tournament. TNT Sports will hold the rights to Spikes Under the Lights, a vo…

Pirates Series Takeaways: Season Slipping Away, More Skenes Struggles — 5:30 PM ET And just like that, the Pirates are in last place in the National League Central. After dropping three out of […] The post Pirates Series Takeaways: Season Slipping Away, More Skenes Struggles appear…

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 38 — 5:30 PM ET We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 38

LSU has a new financial model + Could there be a vote on the 'Save College Sports' act + Which transfers you should know for Yahoo! College Fantasy — 5:29 PM ET Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the latest from LSU, the 'Save College Sports' act and which transfer portal players should you draft in Yahoo's new college football fantasy

Ravens’ $36 Million Playmaker Takes Subtle Jab at Former Coach — 5:29 PM ET Last season was about as forgettable a season as it could be for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman.During the year, Bateman battled injuries and never looked like the same receiver. He en…

📰 CBS Sports (12 stories)

Cardinals vs. Panthers predictions, odds: 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game picks by top NFL expert — 5:25 PM ET SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White has revealed his Carolina vs. Arizona picks for the NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026 on Thursday, August 6

Jaylen Brown details bumpy Celtics exit, relationships with Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid in 76ers introduction — 5:24 PM ET Brown knows the new-look 76ers look good 'on paper,' but says the team can't 'skip steps'

WNBA picks: A'ja Wilson, Aces meet Caitlin Clark, Fever in potential Finals preview on Thursday — 5:00 PM ET The Aces visit the Fever on Thursday as WNBA superstars A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark face off

Free MLB home run odds, picks for Aug. 6: Bryce Harper features in expert's best Thursday HR player props — 5:00 PM ET We are revealing the best home run props from SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson for Thursday, Aug. 6

WNBA rookie Flau'jae Johnson on handling losses, embracing optimism and getting praise from A'ja Wilson — 4:44 PM ET The Seattle Storm guard spoke to CBS Sports about her transition to the pros

2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game odds, prediction, time: Panthers vs. Cardinals picks from expert on 50-37 run — 4:27 PM ET SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein has revealed his NFL Hall of Fame Game for Carolina vs. Arizona on Thursday in Canton, Ohio as the 2026 NFL preseason gets underway

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. signs new deal until 2032 despite Arsenal interest — 3:58 PM ET The Brazilian striker has signed a new long term deal with the Spanish giants

HQ PM Newsletter 8/6/2026 — 3:35 PM ET What to watch Thursday: Wilson vs. Clark in key WNBA showdown, Red Sox go for another sweep

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

Colts signing Jonathan Taylor to reported two-year, $44 million extension as another NFL RB gets paid — 3:20 PM ET Taylor's new deal checks in just behind Falcons' Bijan Robinson

Mike Boynton Jr. opens up about initial conversations with Michigan's administration after Dusty May's exit — 3:18 PM ET New Michigan coach Mike Boynton Jr. spoke to Jon Rothstein about his interactions with Wolverine leadership after Dusty May left for the NBA

2026 Fantasy Baseball Week 20 Trade Values: Rest of season rankings for Roto, H2H points — 3:17 PM ET The trade values chart aims to help you make the best value trades you can

📰 BBC Sport (9 stories)

Birmingham sign striker Effa Effa for £100K — 5:26 PM ET Birmingham City sign France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre.

Barron scores hat-trick as Hull FC sink St Helens — 5:20 PM ET Harvey Barron's first senior hat-trick inspires lowly Hull FC to a first win at the BrewDog Stadium in nine years as St Helens' season continues to unravel.

Spirit eliminated after losing fiery match against MI London — 5:18 PM ET London Spirit become the first team to be eliminated from The Hundred after a four-wicket defeat by MI London in front of a record crowd at Lord's.

Liverpool not pursuing Spence move - Friday's gossip — 5:01 PM ET Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Djed Spence this summer, Juventus looking to secure Joshua Zirkzee on loan, Arsenal and Manchester United send scouts to watch Kaua Elias, plus more.

Spirit eliminated after defeat by MI London — 4:52 PM ET London Spirit are the first side to be knocked out of the men's Hundred after a six-wicket defeat by MI London at Lord's.

Irish boxer Reeves 'making progress' in hospital — 4:47 PM ET Queensberry promoter Frank Warren says Irish boxer Michael Reeves is "making progress" after being hospitalised following his fight in Dublin on Saturday night.

St Helens and Hull FC confirm Dublin double-header — 3:39 PM ET St Helens will face Hull FC in Dublin as part of a Super League double-header next April, the day after Warrington Wolves take on Wigan Warriors.

Van de Ven close to agreeing new Spurs contract — 3:11 PM ET Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

Brook's time will come as Test captain - McCullum — 3:02 PM ET England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.

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Kerolin failed to report for pre-season at Manchester City before Barcelona switch
— The Guardian, 3:35 PM ET
City taken aback by forward’s absence from trainingWSL champions wait two days before mentioning dealThe Brazil forward Kerolin failed to report back for pre-season training at Manchester City in Jul…

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📰 Hollywood Reporter (10 stories)

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Writers Land Drama ‘A Really Bad Person’ at FX — 6:00 PM ET Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez are developing the show with FX Productions and Legendary.

Ryan Murphy Spills on All-Star Season of ‘American Horror Story,’ Talks Ariana Grande’s Exit and Is Seriously Considering Doing More ‘Glee’ — 5:58 PM ET Murphy talks about getting the 'AHS' gang back together, reveals he's already working on season 14 and that his next (untitled) project shoots December in Europe: "I'm plotting out my next two years."

Aisling Bea Joins Brendan Fraser, Jeff Daniels in Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Starman’ (Exclusive) — 5:53 PM ET The Irish actress will star alongside the Oscar winner and Emmy winner in Josh Wakely's feature, currently filming in Australia.

‘Anna Pigeon’ Review: USA’s National Park-Set Drama Is a Disposable Combination of Pretty Vistas and Flimsy Plotting — 5:50 PM ET Tracy Spiridakos plays a crime-solving ranger in this series adaptation of Nevada Barr's literary mysteries.

How to Stream the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships Online — 5:38 PM ET The national championships kick off on Aug. 6 in Phoenix, Arizona, and run through the weekend.

Minnie Driver Recovering After “Really Bad Car Accident” in France — 5:22 PM ET The Oscar-nominated actress says she has a sprained neck but is otherwise "fine" and "grateful to be alive."

‘Spaceship Earth’ Series Based on EPCOT Ride in the Works at Disney+ — 5:00 PM ET 'IT: Welcome to Derry' co-showrunner Jason Fuchs is writing the project, which has a pilot order.

‘Michael’ Helps Lionsgate Post Sharply Higher Quarterly Revenue — 4:35 PM ET The Michael Jackson biopic has sashayed past the $1 billion global box office mark.

Julie Klausner Joins ‘It Happened in Hollywood Live’ at Televerse for a Conversation Celebrating ‘Difficult People’ — 4:20 PM ET The acclaimed writer, comedian and creator of Hulu's cult-favorite comedy joins Seth Abramovitch for a live conversation at the Television Academy's annual TV festival.

How New Movie ‘The Wrong Girls’ First Brought Together Kristen Stewart and Wife Dylan Meyer — 3:55 PM ET Meyer wrote and directed the stoner comedy, which has been in the works for over a decade and stars Stewart alongside Alia Shawkat.

📰 Variety (10 stories)

Morgan Freeman Says You Can ‘Overlook’ a Mediocre Script ‘If They’re Going to Pay You Enough’ Money — 5:56 PM ET Morgan Freeman recently told The New York Times that he’s okay signing on for a movie with a mediocre script as long as the pay is good enough. “If somebody offers you a job, it’s very nice if they’r…

Be For Films Acquires Ione Hernández Sáenz’s ‘Sisters’ Ahead of Toronto Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:26 PM ET Brussels-based Be For Films has acquired the international sales rights to “Sisters” (Hermanas), Spanish director Ione Hernández Sáenz’s debut feature film, ahead of the premiere at Toronto Film Fest…

Nielsen to Acquire DoubleVerify for $2.15 Billion in Bid to Augment Digital Measurement — 5:09 PM ET Audience-measurement giant Nielsen said it would acquire the digital-media monitor DoubleVerify in an all-cash transaction that takes place as more media companies and advertisers are putting the com…

Emmys Acting Solo Nominees: Can Steve Carell, Chase Infiniti and Others Beat the Odds? — 5:05 PM ET Can you win an Emmy by yourself? When the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards landed July 8, most of the focus went to the giants — “The Pitt” and “Hacks,” which both led the field. But sc…

NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026: How to Watch Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Live Online — 5:00 PM ET With the start of the NFL preseason, the pro football league gears up for Enshrinement Week to induct the class of 2026 (former players Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Ada…

‘Spaceship Earth’ TV Series Based on EPCOT Ride Gets Disney+ Pilot Order — 5:00 PM ET Disney+ has ordered a pilot for a “Spaceship Earth” TV series inspired by the EPCOT ride of the same name. Jason Fuchs is attached to serve as showrunner and executive producer via Five Ten Productio…

Gareth Edwards Exits ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Sequel Over Creative Differences — 4:17 PM ET “Jurassic World Rebirth” director Gareth Edwards is leaving the dinosaurs behind. The filmmaker was expected to return for Universal’s sequel to 2025’s “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which rebooted the sc…

How the Muppets are Having Another Moment, Thanks to the Emmys and the World Cup — 4:06 PM ET For fans of the Muppets, it’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. This year has been sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational for Kermit and company, highlighted by…

Perez Hilton’s Kids Were Evacuated During Blogger’s Graphic Livestream; Family Confirms ‘He Is Able to Communicate’ After Hospitalization — 4:06 PM ET Perez Hilton’s family released a new statement Thursday that revealed the celebrity blogger’s children were evacuated from his home alongside his sister and niece amid his disturbing TikTok livestrea…

Roku Q2 Revenue Up 22% and Net Income Zooms to $164 Million in Huge Beat, Abstains From Providing Outlook Amid Pending Fox Corp. Sale — 4:05 PM ET Roku kept its streaming engines blazing in the second quarter of 2026 with earnings that blew past Wall Street estimates. The company reported Q2 revenue of $1.35 billion, up 22%, topping Wall Street…

📰 New York Times (5 stories)

Cambridge Professor Jason Arday’s Work Challenged Ahead of Book Launch — 5:33 PM ET A knife-wielding masked man. A pig’s head outside his parents’ door. Running 30 marathons in 35 days. The Cambridge professor Jason Arday, accused of plagiarism, says he’s been through it all. Not ev…

‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Shows How to Beat Franchise Fatigue — 5:05 PM ET There have been ups and downs, including a widely reviled big-screen disaster. But the latest film shows a story that is headed in the right direction.

Tarot Was a Courtly Card Game. How Did It Become a Tool for Divination? — 3:27 PM ET A Morgan Library & Museum exhibition explores the origins of a popular tradition that has drawn occultists and everyday people alike.

A Bat Lord Has Landed at the Cloisters. He’ll Be Its Caretaker. — 3:08 PM ET As the museum reframes its story of medieval art, Andrew Winslow, the collections manager, embraces the challenge.

‘Olmo’ Review: A New Mexican Coming-of-Age Comedy — 3:05 PM ET Fernando Eimbcke’s film, set in Las Cruces, finds tenderness and turmoil in a 1970s Mexican American household.

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📰 BBC News
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
— BBC News, 3:17 PM ET
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

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