⚡ News Roundup: 269 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Aug 12)

Amazon Game Studios Divests MMOs ‘Lost Ark,’ ‘Throne and Liberty’ in Strategy Shift — Variety, 5:58 PM ET Amazon Game Studios will return Western territory publishing responsibilities for “Throne and Liberty” and “Lost Ark” to game developers NC and Smilegate, respectively, amid the company’s pivot away…

Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official indicted over payments to informants — Washington Post, 5:57 PM ET Prosecutors say Heidi Beirich was romantically involved with an informant who was receiving payments. Her lawyer called the case an effort to “silence political opponents.”

AOC Said ‘Woke 1.0 Was Crazy.’ But What Is It? — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET In a recent interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from the 2020 era of progressivism.

Gasoline prices stick at $4 per gallon as war drags on — The Hill, 5:53 PM ET Prices that U.S. consumers are paying at the gas pump have stubbornly stuck around $4 per gallon, a high price for this late in the summer, as the Iran war’s trajectory remains uncertain. “We're payi…

ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks — BBC News, 5:53 PM ET The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

Three big questions after shocking Lakers sale: Dodger-fication on hold? What does this mean for a Vegas team? — CBS Sports, 5:53 PM ET The Lakers were sold this week for the second time in 14 months as Bob Iger and Josh Kushner bought the team from Mark Walter

European Championships: Day four schedule & BBC coverage — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.

AOC Said ‘Woke 1.0 Was Crazy.’ But What Is It? — 5:54 PM ET In a recent interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from the 2020 era of progressivism.

Woman Arrested After Confessing to Starting Nevada Fire, Officials Say — 5:48 PM ET The woman was arrested on suspicion of arson and possession of a controlled substance. Officials said she set multiple fires that later became part of the Bug fire, which has burned over 66,000 acres.

The Surprising Truth About Instagram’s VHS Dates Videos — 5:37 PM ET The Instagram account advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. Social media users have been genuinely touched.

For Trump, Secret Flight Was a Stunning Ruse. For Putin, ‘a Regular Tuesday.’ — 5:37 PM ET President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.

The White House’s Secret A.I. Rules + The State of Model Alignment With METR’s Chris Painter + The Final Hot Mess Express — 5:31 PM ET A few details from the White House’s A.I. plan have leaked to the news media, but the administration has officially communicated almost nothing.

First Total Eclipse in Europe in Decades Turns Day to Night — 5:29 PM ET From Iceland to Spain, people flocked to viewing spots to see the moon completely block out the sun.

See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos — 5:24 PM ET People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.

With Big Choices Ahead, Ocasio-Cortez Navigates New Territory — 5:23 PM ET Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s sharing of her decision to freeze her eggs, the news that her longtime relationship had ended and talk of a presidential run have intensified the debates tha…

South Carolina Senate Runoff Kicks Off With Chick-fil-A and Trump Calls — 5:20 PM ET Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.

Mike Fincke, Astronaut Who Spent 549 Days in Space, Has Retired — 5:19 PM ET A medical issue during Mr. Fincke’s fourth space journey resulted in an early medical evacuation, the first ever from the International Space Station.

What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely — 5:15 PM ET We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.

Muddling through Iceland’s rainy eclipse, accompanied by clouds, whales and at least one proposal. — 5:10 PM ET In a place known for its fickle weather, eclipse watchers took a risk. Only some got to see the sun.

Johanna Fernández, Historian of the Young Lords, Dies at 55 — 5:05 PM ET She wrote an award-winning book about the leftist collective, a Latino counterpart to the Black Panthers.

A Space Expert Hoped to Use the Eclipse as Science Class. The D.J.s Had Other Plans. — 5:04 PM ET Mar Carretero-Castrillo, an astrophysicist, returned to her remote village in Spain to be in the path of totality. Hundreds of partygoers came too.

Israeli Settlers Are Out of Control — 5:02 PM ET If Netanyahu is ousted in October’s balloting, don’t expect peace to break out, but the worst violence might be reined in.

Afghanistan’s Unhappy Anniversary — 4:57 PM ET Five years into their hard-line rule, the Taliban find themselves in crisis at home and abroad.

Ex-Official at Southern Poverty Law Center Accused of Plotting to Misuse Far-Right Informants — 4:53 PM ET The charges signaled an escalation of the Justice Department’s prosecution of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating white supremacist groups.

Forbes Fired Top Editor After Discovering He Received Secret $6 Million Payment — 4:53 PM ET Randall Lane, the magazine’s chief content officer, received the money from the founder of Shook Research, which has worked with Forbes on content about wealth advisers.

Treasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell Companies — 4:52 PM ET The Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.

Two Killed in Military Helicopter Crash Near Fort Hood in Texas — 4:40 PM ET The helicopter crashed in Salado, a small town about 20 miles from the military base, the authorities said.

Watching Trump at the Patriot Games — 4:40 PM ET Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, was at the finale of the Patriot Games, an athletic event marking the U.S.’s 250th birthday, where President Trump made an appe…

How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton — 4:37 PM ET Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.

Trump Is Sued Over Plan to Sell Early Access to His Truth Social Posts — 4:37 PM ET The lawsuit filed in federal court said President Trump “stands to gain financially by giving ‘market-moving’ government information to those who are willing and able to pay his personal company.”

3 Ex-Georgia Deputies Used Flock Cameras to Stalk People, Sheriff Says — 4:27 PM ET The former Bibb County deputies were arrested this week amid a growing national debate over Flock cameras, which can be found on roads in every state but Alaska.

How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker — 4:20 PM ET The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.

Trump Wants the M.M.R. Vaccine Split Into Three Separate Shots. Doctors Say It’s a Bad Idea. — 4:20 PM ET President Trump is calling for immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella to be given in individual jabs in three different appointments instead of the standard combination shot.

A.C. Vests and UV Parasols: East Asia Deploys Heat-Fighting Gadgets — 4:15 PM ET The innovations include air-conditioned apparel, refrigerators for humans and hand-held fans that use the science behind semiconductors. Governments are making cooling devices central to heat adaptat…

The Eclipse Is Coming, and Iceland Is Looking for a Break in the Clouds — 4:13 PM ET Rooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders might go to find the best possible view.

ICE Agent Points Gun at Woman in Car in Virginia, Videos Show — 4:09 PM ET The agent accused the woman of trying to run him over with her vehicle, a claim she denied. It was the latest tense encounter between a federal agent and a driver.

Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race? — 4:09 PM ET Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, had a double-digit lead in polls as recently as last week. Then she lost. What happened?

As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt — 4:06 PM ET Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.

Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s White House Press Secretary, Is Leaving the Role — 4:03 PM ET President Trump said that Ms. Leavitt, who recently gave birth to her second child, would be leaving to spend time with her family.

A Bright Spot in Colombia as Rescuers Free Quake Victim — 4:01 PM ET

At Iceland’s eclipse festival, a prayer for sea cucumbers and ‘generosity from the sky.’ — 3:59 PM ET

3 People Are Killed at a Minnesota Day Care Center — 3:53 PM ET The authorities in Hopkins, Minn., said two adults and a child, all family members, were killed at an in-home day care center.

How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary — 3:51 PM ET A shifting race and a key endorsement helped the moderate Democrat overcome his progressive challenger, Francesca Hong, voters said.

Which Trump Officials Joined Him on His Secret Flight Out of Turkey? — 3:49 PM ET The White House aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were among those traveling with the president on a military jet.

The Perseids, Summer’s Strongest Meteor Shower, Will Peak Tonight — 3:48 PM ET Unlike the total solar eclipse that swept across Europe, the Perseids can be seen at night by anyone in the Northern Hemisphere.

Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H. — 3:40 PM ET Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.

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At Shambhala Music Festival, a Plan To Make Drugs Like Ketamine and MDMA Safer — 3:25 PM ET Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether.

ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks — 3:19 PM ET The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.

Gulf Oil Giants Are Spending Billions to Build Ways Around Strait of Hormuz — 3:16 PM ET Even if a cease-fire materializes, Gulf exporters recognize that relying strictly on the Strait of Hormuz is a risk they can no longer take.

A Special U.S. Navy Squadron Photographed the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Spain in 1905 — 3:08 PM ET Three American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun’s corona with a high-definition camera that would cost over $34,000 in today’s money.

Small investors became a major stock market force. Now, they risk getting pushed back into the dark — 5:37 PM ET Retail investors' access to information could take a hit at a time when they are more important than ever in financial markets.

Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary — 5:30 PM ET Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary ever, gave birth in May to a girl, her second child.

Cerebras stock plunges 14% after second earnings report following IPO — 5:18 PM ET Cerebras Systems reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and and raised its full-year guidance.

Where gold price is headed next as Fed rate hike and inflation odds change direction — 5:18 PM ET Gold prices have been volatile in 2026, but a recent rally shows renewed investor interest amid tamer inflation data and changing Fed rate expectations.

Wendy's stock jumps on report of potential takeover bid from Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management — 5:13 PM ET Peltz's relationship with Wendy's dates back to an activist campaign he led more than two decades ago.

Saudi Arabia ramps up oil exports through Mediterranean pipeline to avoid attacks in Red Sea — 5:04 PM ET Oil exports from Egypt's Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir have more than doubled. The crude is mostly from Saudi Arabia, according to Kpler.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cisco, Jack in the Box, Cerebras, StubHub & more — 4:51 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves after the bell.

Cisco's stock drops despite earnings, revenue beat — 4:51 PM ET Even though Cisco's quarterly results topped estimates, they weren't good enough to satisfy Wall Street.

S&P 500 closes higher after tame consumer inflation report, tech sector rises — 4:42 PM ET Investors are bracing for an important inflation report that could determine the near-term direction for interest rates.

Half of Americans would struggle if their paycheck was a week late. 4 tips for managing a cash crunch — 4:20 PM ET If missing a paycheck would wreak havoc on your finances, here are a few tips to help bridge the gap.

CoreWeave counters a key bear case on the AI trade. What it means for our data center stocks — 4:16 PM ET CoreWeave is seeing strong demand for six-year-old Nvidia chips, helping justify all the current AI capex.

Everything is going right for the financials sector. Why that is — 4:01 PM ET Financials are running away as a group, with just about every corner offering something compelling for investors.

CoreWeave gains 19%, Nebius surges 34% in post-earnings neocloud rally — 4:00 PM ET AI cloud giant CoreWeave jumped in premarket trading after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled on surging AI demand from hyperscalers.

'Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers — 3:50 PM ET Lettuce prices posted their sharpest month-over-month decline on record as diners reconsider the vegetable amid the cyclospora outbreak.

Google’s new Pixel 11 puts Gemini at center of AI phone battle with Apple — 3:19 PM ET Google is launching the Pixel 11 lineup weeks before Apple rolls out a rebuilt Siri powered by Gemini AI models.

SpaceX short sellers are running out of bullets as stock rebounds more than 40% off low — 3:15 PM ET Short interest in SpaceX fell to about 11% of the company's publicly traded shares Wednesday, down sharply from a peak of 34% last week, according to S3.

Investors question data center loan valuations after latest Nvidia financing move — 3:09 PM ET Data center loans are much more complex than mortgages and auto loans, investors caution

ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks — 5:53 PM ET The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies — 5:46 PM ET Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain? — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.

Two dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas — 5:21 PM ET An Apache military helicopter crashed in central Texas, officials said Wednesday.

Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero — 5:18 PM ET Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.

Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit — 4:58 PM ET Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.

Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit — 4:58 PM ET Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.

Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post — 4:57 PM ET Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.

Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake — 4:56 PM ET Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement — 4:32 PM ET As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932 — 4:26 PM ET Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.

GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track - highlights & report — 4:04 PM ET Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results — 3:26 PM ET Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university.

GB's Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke — 3:23 PM ET Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

GB's Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke — 3:23 PM ET Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks — 3:05 PM ET The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.

Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues — 5:25 PM ET Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues

Morocco says working to prevent potential new Ceuta crossings surge — 5:07 PM ET Morocco Interior Ministry says it has increased security along its borders with the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla.

11-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces in Gaza — 5:06 PM ET The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.

Drone attacks on energy infrastructure deepen Libya’s energy crisis — 4:59 PM ET Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya's energy crisis.

Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza — 4:58 PM ET Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week

Deadly India landslide kills at least seven in Mumbai — 4:58 PM ET Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.

Can Syria deliver transitional justice? — 4:53 PM ET A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.

Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria — 4:26 PM ET Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.

Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness — 4:16 PM ET A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.

‘Platformicide’ of Palestine: Activists struggle to be heard on Meta — 4:15 PM ET Report by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.

Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary — 4:05 PM ET Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.

Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn — 4:04 PM ET Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.

Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse — 3:29 PM ET A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.

Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen’s death — 3:21 PM ET Regulator says Discord failed to protect minors from violence, self-harm, and suicide content.

Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’ — 3:11 PM ET A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.

Thousands flee drought in Somalia amid sharp aid decline — 3:06 PM ET Thousands of hunger-stricken families have lost their livestock and farms due to a yearslong drought in Somalia.

Australia politics live: Rio Tinto given $2.5bn bailout for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter; tech giants face law to pay for news content — 5:40 PM ET Tim Ayres says bailout means the facility will remain operational until 2039. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBragg was sharing ‘personal views’ in…

Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says — 5:36 PM ET US president announced departure on social media, saying Leavitt was leaving to ‘spend more time’ with familyUS politics – live updatesKaroline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary a…

Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes — 5:29 PM ET Settlers and soldiers cut off water and electricity to homes, and block medical care in campaign of terrorIsraeli militants have besieged two Palestinian families in their homes since the weekend, ai…

Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role, president says – US politics live — 5:23 PM ET Donald Trump says Leavitt is leaving to spend more time with her family and would become one of his ‘top outside advisors’Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretarySign up for the…

Europe solar eclipse: millions watch rare spectacle across Spain, UK and Iceland – as it happened — 5:00 PM ET Eclipse witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totalitySolar eclipse 2026 across Europe: in picturesCruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival:…

The doctor who helps put prisoners to death – Stateside with Kai and Carter — 4:45 PM ET On 13 August, three states are set to carry out executions by lethal injection. It’s the first time since 2010 that three people will be put to death on the same day in the US. In Tennessee, the exec…

Wisconsin Democrats chose a middle path – will it lead to victory in November? — 4:31 PM ET Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general electionDemocratic socialist Francesca Hong was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisc…

Triple-double king Russell Westbrook calls time on 18-year NBA career — 4:25 PM ET 2017 MVP announces retirement after 18 seasonsWestbrook holds NBA record with 209 triple-doublesGuard spent first 11 seasons with Oklahoma CityRussell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-dou…

Nick Reiner indicted for murders of parents Rob and Michele Reiner — 4:16 PM ET Reiner, 32, charged with first-degree murder in deaths of Hollywood towering figures Rob Reiner and Michele ReinerA grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner with first-degree murder in the deaths of his p…

Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe — 3:56 PM ET Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and GreenlandIt was a moment of awe shared by millions across…

‘A magical eeriness’: Cornwall comes together for communal moment during solar eclipse — 3:55 PM ET People came from far and wide to witness phenomenon that has thrilled humans for thousands of yearsAt 6pm the beach and village began to empty, and those in the know headed up the hill towards the ol…

Double murderer and rapist Simon Levy sentenced to whole-life tariff — 3:46 PM ET Errors by police and prosecutors after first murder had left serial sex offender free to kill againSimon Levy, the prolific sexual predator left free by police and prosecution errors to murder two wo…

Trump’s justice department arrests expert on far right as part of SPLC crackdown — 3:19 PM ET Prosecutors charge Heidi Beirich with financial crimes as part of case against the Southern Poverty Law CenterThe justice department on Wednesday arrested a leading expert on far-right extremism, cha…

Pixel 11 event live blog: Let’s watch Trevor Noah introduce Google’s new phones — 5:30 PM ET It's almost time for the Made by Google keynote, where the company will show off the brand-new Pixel hardware it announced today. Like last year, it'll be a celebrity-packed live show, though Trevor…

This 8BitDo mechanical keyboard has an extra keypad and is 30 percent off — 5:21 PM ET If you’re looking for a mechanical keyboard that can give your desk a touch of retro flair, Amazon has 8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard with Dual Super Buttons on sale for $69.99, one of the lowest…

Cats and dogs are missing meals after a popular smart feeder went down — 5:07 PM ET A Petlibro outage is preventing its smart pet feeders and other devices from performing scheduled tasks, like dispensing food. The outage began on Tuesday, with users across Reddit reporting that the…

The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings — 3:30 PM ET Kinetic Publishing, a new indie publisher from the development team behind the co-op horror game Phasmophobia, just hosted its first games showcase, and it includes five ambitious new titles set to r…

It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year — 3:27 PM ET According to an Economic Daily News report spotted by MacRumors, executives for Apple supplier Pegatron confirmed during an earnings call that the iPhone 18 Pro series phones will launch this fall, b…

Trump's vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line — 5:33 PM ET President Donald Trump pivoted the nation's attention back to vaccines this week with an executive order that aims to scale back the childhood immunization schedule and space out shots into separate…

3 states are set to hold executions on the same day, a first in the US since 2010 — 4:44 PM ET Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday in what would be the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to death on the same day in the United States.

PHOTOS: Millions gather to watch Europe's first total solar eclipse in decades — 3:50 PM ET Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth will briefly plunge par…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Convenient Truth — 5:15 PM ET The Meta CEO has a new message now that his company is losing the AI race.

It May Be Time to Panic About AI — 4:05 PM ET Bots are starting to conspire with one another. Can they be reeled back in?

Photos: The Total Solar Eclipse of 2026 — 3:48 PM ET In western Europe, millions of people looked into the sky, hoping to witness today’s total solar eclipse as the moon’s shadow swept over them, briefly turning day into night.

Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts — 4:33 PM ET The federal lawsuit alleges that the service from the president's media company violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Trump Media executives say they have signed up more than 10 customers.

Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children — 4:19 PM ET Utah-based Our Rescue was founded by activist Tim Ballard. It was previously known as Operation Underground Railroad and it says it helps law enforcement perform sting operations and rescues human tr…

White House press secretary leaving — 4:05 PM ET Karoline Leavitt will continue to be an outside adviser, Trump said

Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer — 4:53 PM ET The Mission Robotic Vehicle is making the first attempt to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite.

Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out — 4:10 PM ET "If this was opt-in, nobody would opt in," Twitch CPO Mike Minton said on a livestream responding to user feedback. "That's honestly the answer."

Gasoline prices stick at $4 per gallon as war drags on — 5:53 PM ET Prices that U.S. consumers are paying at the gas pump have stubbornly stuck around $4 per gallon, a high price for this late in the summer, as the Iran war’s trajectory remains uncertain. “We're payi…

Bush Hager on how her father's presidency helped her career: 'You can own that' — 5:47 PM ET Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush, discussed how her father’s presidency helped her career during a Wednesday segment of “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle." “I haven’t asked m…

Meta heads back to court for online safety trial — 5:13 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta youth safety trial kicks off in California The latest kids online safety trial against Meta kicked off Wednesday in a California federal court, where…

Khanna defends Hong endorsement after surprise loss in Wisconsin primary — 4:59 PM ET Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Wednesday defended his endorsement of Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong after her loss, while accusing some of “caricaturing and labeling” her “…

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signs late-term abortion bill into law — 4:58 PM ET Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Monday signed a bill lifting the restriction on abortion at or after 24 weeks, making the state's abortion law one of the broadest in the country. "We've heard…

Nick Reiner indicted in parents’ slayings, faces new ‘lying in wait’ allegation — 4:54 PM ET Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner will face two counts of first-degree murder with "lying in wait" special circumstances for the death of his parents, according to an indictment made public Wednesday. The…

Texas orders treatment in 'baby Gabriel' surrogacy case after Paxton intervention — 4:49 PM ET A Texas court ruled a surrogate from Alaska must receive medical care after the baby’s intended parents demanded an abortion due to health defects. The court issued a temporary restraining order for…

DOJ charges former SPLC employee in superseding indictment against the civil rights group — 4:28 PM ET A former employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was charged Wednesday in a superseding indictment against the civil rights nonprofit, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) accusing Heidi B…

Leavitt to leave White House press secretary role, Trump says — 3:49 PM ET President Trump announced via TruthSocial that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her role at the end of the month to focus on her family.

DOJ announces indictments in sham marriages case — 3:45 PM ET The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges Wednesday against 11 people for their alleged involvement in a decadelong "multimillion-dollar marriage fraud scheme" that federal prosecutors said s…

Freight railroads lose challenge to crew size rule — 3:45 PM ET A federal appeals court upheld a Federal Railroad Administration rule mandating certain trains must operate with two crew members after a challenge from railroad companies and industry groups. Six ra…

Palestinian students, staff allege discrimination at Columbia — 3:45 PM ET Palestinian students, faculty and alumni are suing Columbia University for discrimination, alleging the school fostered a "hostile campus climate" and unfairly targeted them with disciplinary investi…

Blanche seeks distance from 'anti-weaponization' fund questions: 'It was never set up' — 3:43 PM ET Attorney General Todd Blanche again said Wednesday the “anti-weaponization” fund he proposed, then later revoked, is “dead.” During a press conference on the Department of Justice (DOJ) securing indi…

Rubio calls RFK Jr's meat and sauerkraut menu 'a crazy diet' — 3:37 PM ET Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday described Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s diet centered on meat and fermented vegetables as "crazy." Rubio and his wife Jea…

Ocasio-Cortez surpasses Newsom as 2028 Dem presidential favorite on Polymarket — 3:29 PM ET Ocasio-Cortez currently has an 18% chance of winning the Democratic nomination compared with 17% for Newsom.

Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official indicted over payments to informants — 5:57 PM ET Prosecutors say Heidi Beirich was romantically involved with an informant who was receiving payments. Her lawyer called the case an effort to “silence political opponents.”

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave administration — 5:28 PM ET She will leave the administration at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday.

How mainstream Democrats pulled off a big upset against a democratic socialist — 3:27 PM ET Supporters and detractors agreed that voters appeared to be increasingly worried over whether Hong could beat GOP nominee Tom Tiffany.

Wisconsin surprise raises big questions about polls and Democratic voters — 3:13 PM ET Surveys had shown Francesca Hong with a significant lead in the Democratic primary for governor. Then she lost. What did the polls get wrong?

European Championships: Day four schedule & BBC coverage — 5:53 PM ET Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.

European Athletics Championships medal table — 5:53 PM ET Full medal table and Great Britain's medallists for the European Athletics Championships at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.

Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez — 5:52 PM ET Chelsea set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m for clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Mark Walter reportedly doesn't plan to sell Dodgers, which would allow Shohei Ohtani to hit free agency — 5:52 PM ET Mark Walter was reported to be selling the Lakers for $12.5 billion on Wednesday.

Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como — 5:50 PM ET Bruno Guimaraes put in an assured performance as he made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with Como at Emirates stadium.

Commanders' Jayden Daniels shines in joint practice vs. Dolphins in front of a star-studded audience — 5:49 PM ET Jayden Daniels’ injury-ridden second NFL season ended in December when the Washington Commanders opted to sit their franchise quarterback for the final three games to preserve his health. Daniels und…

Stadium architect explains reason behind Bills obstructed view seats — 5:49 PM ET The Bills new stadium comes with some obstructed view seats, a trade-off one of the stadium's architect explained was necessary.

PONY League World Series championship game canceled due to inclement weather, ‘unplayable’ field — 5:45 PM ET The PONY League World Series championship game in Washington County has been canceled.

Pre-season: Hack and Neuhaus score braces for Gladbach before Aston Villa test — 5:45 PM ET Borussia Mönchengladbach continued their preparations for the upcoming season with an 8-0 win over Oberliga side SSVg Velbert. Robin Hack and Florian Neuhaus scored half the goals, each scoring a bra…

Who is Jay Allen II? Reds promote OF prospect to Triple-A Louisville — 5:44 PM ET The Cincinnati Reds promoted outfield prospect and former first-round pick Jay Allen II from Double-A Chattanooga to Triple-A Louisville.

Who is Jay Allen II? Reds promote OF prospect to Triple-A Louisville — 5:44 PM ET The Cincinnati Reds promoted outfield prospect and former first-round pick Jay Allen II from Double-A Chattanooga to Triple-A Louisville.

Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain? — 5:43 PM ET Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.

What channel are Thursday NFL games live? NFL preseason Week 1 TV schedule — 5:43 PM ET NFL preseason football continues with Week 1. Who plays NFL games Thursday night? What is the NFL TV schedule? Start times and how to watch tomorrow.

PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup — 5:43 PM ET Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.The Super Cup, which pits the winners of…

4 Keys To Watch For In Las Vegas Raiders Preseason Opener — 5:43 PM ET Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Players To Watch Thursday

Puka Nacua injury update — 5:42 PM ET The Rams don’t expect to have Nacua for the next few practices, at least

Watch highlights after PSG beat Aston Villa to win Uefa Super Cup — 5:41 PM ET Watch highlights after Paris St-Germain beat Aston Villa to win the Uefa Super Cup in Salzburg.

WIP not replacing Devan Kaney for Eagles broadcasts — 5:40 PM ET WIP’s Philadelphia Eagles broadcasts will go into the 2026 NFL season without anyone specifically assigned to work the sidelines. Merrill Reese and Mike Quick, entering their 29th season calling game…

Analyzing top storylines from Commanders training camp, joint practice vs. Dolphins — 5:40 PM ET Brandon Coleman, Colson Yankoff, and joint practice with the Miami Dolphins lead the top stories this week.

PSG beat Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup — 5:40 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a narrow 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in Salzburg, securing the trophy for a second consecutive year.Villa started brightly and created several ch…

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Jacob Junk — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Azzi Fudd injury updates: Latest news on Wings star rookie after being ruled out with knee injury vs. Tempo — 5:39 PM ET In the middle of a standout rookie campaign, Fudd was sidelined for Wednesday's Dallas vs. Toronto game.

John Harbaugh: Terrion Arnold is a player that can help us — 5:37 PM ET Arnold visited the Giants on Wednesday.

Myles Lewis-Skelly scores in Arsenal friendly with Como as transfer speculation continues — 5:37 PM ET Arsenal 1-1 Como (4-3 pens): Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring after a week which has seen him linked with Chelsea and Manchester United

Draws wrap up Brasileirão Under-17's 11th round — 5:37 PM ET Bahia and Athletico-PR drew 3-3 in the Brazilian U-17 ChampionshipCredits: Catarina Brandão/EC BahiaThe 11th round of the Brazilian U-17 Championship came to an end on Wednesday afternoon (12) with t…

UH football’s Kaonohi-Kaihenui recognized for service to others — 5:37 PM ET Wouldn’t it be something if there were a football player who pays his way to school, enthusiastically embraces a no-glory role, and considers community service a privilege? Meet the University of Haw…

‘Do the Eagles’ Front Office Hate Jalen Hurts?’ — NFL World Clowns Philadelphia for Bizarre Social Media Post on Star QB — 5:36 PM ET Jalen Hurts enters the 2026 NFL season under immense pressure, as speculations about his future have continued throughout the offseason. After this year, he has no guarantees left on the five-year, $…

Rainbow Wahine soccer team will open its season on its new lower campus pitch — 5:36 PM ET Like many people living on the West side of Oahu, Hawaii women’s soccer coach Michele Nagamine has had to worry at times about traffic. That won’t be the case for at least the nonconference portion o…

Dave Reardon: LB Otis the man in middle of UH defense — 5:36 PM ET Two unknown practice attendees were politely asked to stop shooting football practice video Tuesday at the University of Hawaii. More than ever, college football is full of offseason question marks —…

Hawaii hall inducting 4 for achievements — 5:36 PM ET The Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame hosts its annual banquet Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Honolulu Country Club. This year’s honorees are skateboarder Darren Ho, surfer Kelia Moniz, volleyball contributor Be…

Atlético Madrid star to miss start of La Liga season through injury — 5:35 PM ET La Liga giants Atlético Madrid will be forced to make do without a leading member of the club’s attacking ranks for the opening weeks of the fast-approaching new campaign.This comes after Alexande...

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle is a fan of Carlos Baleba — 5:35 PM ET Eddie Howe is at St James’ Park. Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle is a huge admirer of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to the Daily Mail.After a turbulent summer .…

Kevin Stefanski "very, very pleased" with where Michael Penix is in ACL recovery — 5:34 PM ET Falcons quarterback Michael Penix has still not been fully cleared to return from his November ACL tear, but the team thinks Penix is exactly where he needs to be at this point in his recovery.

Brian Gutekunst: Packers didn’t plan on picking Trey Smack — 5:34 PM ET Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst thought that 6th-round pick Trey Smack was going to be drafted early on Day 3

MI London and Welsh Fire eliminated from knockouts — 5:34 PM ET Welsh Fire and MI London are eliminated from The Hundred as they were beaten in their final group phase matches.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox – Rhett Lowder vs. Luis Castillo — 5:34 PM ET The Reds face their former ace in Chicago with a series victory in the balance.

Manchester United beat Leeds on penalties after pre-season draw at Croke Park — 5:34 PM ET Manchester United 1-1 Leeds (4-3 pens): Noussair Mazraoui scored the decisive penalty after new signing Youri Tielemans slotted his home

Oklahoma football announces changes to 2027 schedule — 5:33 PM ET The Oklahoma Sooners have added a game against the Utah State Aggies and changed the date for their matchup with the SMU Mustangs in 2027.

🚨 Reports: World Cup starter! Atlético sign Argentine for €40m — 5:33 PM ET Atlético Madrid are adding another one! As journalist Gastón Edul and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano are both reporting, Argentina international Christian Romero is set to move from Tottenham Hotsp.…

FedExCup full list of champions: Who has won PGA Tour's top prize since 2007 — 5:33 PM ET With the playoffs set to tee off in Memphis, here's a look at everyone who has won the FedExCup since it began in 2007

Big 22: Hough CB Josh Dobson — 5:32 PM ET Wednesday’s Big 22 Player to Watch is back on the list again this season, and Channel 9’s DaShawn Brown learned there’s been a few life updates since we last spoke with Hough High School Cornerback J…

Shedeur Sanders trade idea sends him to a Super Bowl contender — 5:32 PM ET The Cleveland Browns could send their quarterback Shedeur Sanders off.

Rams release first unofficial depth chart of preseason — 5:31 PM ET The Rams released their first depth chart of 2026, giving an unofficial look at the starters and backups.

Myles Garrett made sure he was heard while sitting out Cowboys joint practice — 5:30 PM ET Dak Prescott didn't see Myles Garrett on the field during the Rams-Cowboys joint practice, but he "definitely heard him out there."

Steelers mailbag: Rookies, Big Mike McCarthy, and future QBs — 5:30 PM ET You sent Read & React your burning questions, and we’re here to answer them.

Celtic complete transfer of Egypt winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo — 5:30 PM ET Celtic have announced the signing of Egypt international Haissem Hassan on a permanent deal from Real Oviedo.The 24-year-old winger underwent his medicals in London after an agreement was reached wit…

No-stress Sabalenka won't fret over lackluster 2026 results — 5:29 PM ET Aryna Sabalenka was keeping a brave face on Wednesday as she prepped for her final US Open warm-up in Cincinnati, where the former champion is the top women's seed in the ATP-WTA Masters 1000 event.T…

St. John’s basketball newcomer Tounde Yessoufou listed as first-round pick in recent 2027 NBA mock draft — 5:29 PM ET The five-star Baylor transfer is on track to become the next Red Storm star taken in the first round.

Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders on how they're approaching preseason opener at Bears — 5:28 PM ET Todd Monken has yet to reveal which Browns QB, Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders, will start Saturday against the Bears.

2026 FedExCup playoff odds: Who will be crowned champion at East Lake? — 5:28 PM ET Tommy Fleetwood is the reigning FedExCup champion . Here are what oddsmakers give his chances at a repeat.

Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez — 5:49 PM ET Chelsea set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m for clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain? — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.

Highlights: PSG beat Aston Villa in Super Cup — 5:39 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.

Doue goal awarded on VAR after tight offside — 5:29 PM ET Desire Doue's goal is awarded after initially being flagged offside to give PSG the lead in the second half of the Super Cup against Aston Villa.

MI London hold on to beat Phoenix but fail to progress to eliminator — 5:28 PM ET MI London hang on to beat Birmingham Phoenix by just two runs, but their margin of victory isn't big enough to help them finish in the top three of the Hundred table, meaning they're eliminated despi…

European Championships: Day four schedule & BBC coverage — 5:26 PM ET Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.

Teenager Madgo scores equaliser for Villa — 5:25 PM ET 17-year-old Brian Madjo equalisers for Aston Villa against PSG in the Uefa Super Cup.

Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como — 5:24 PM ET Bruno Guimaraes put in an assured performance as he made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with Como at Emirates stadium.

Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero — 5:18 PM ET Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.

Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open — 5:15 PM ET Elena Rybakina comes back from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in three sets in their Canadian Open quarter-final.

Kvaratskhelia smashes PSG into lead in Super Cup — 5:01 PM ET Khvicha Kvaratskhelia smashes PSG into lead in the Uefa Super Cup against Aston VIlla.

MI London and Welsh Fire eliminated from knockouts — 4:57 PM ET Welsh Fire and MI London are eliminated from The Hundred as they were beaten in their final group phase matches.

Jaissle 'aware' of Newcastle needs after Everton friendly loss — 4:42 PM ET Matthias Jaissle says he is "aware" of Newcastle's shortcomings after a comfortable 3-1 friendly defeat by Everton.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement — 4:32 PM ET As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

'Wonderful run!' GB's Newnham fights back for 400m hurdles silver — 4:24 PM ET Great Britain's Emily Newnham runs a personal best to seal an excellent silver in the women's 400m hurdles at the European Championships in Birmingham, having recently earned the same medal in the Co…

Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978 — 4:15 PM ET Former Barcelona manager Xavi is appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal.

Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf — 4:04 PM ET Matt Hudson-Smith wins gold in the men's 400m, his third in the European Athletics Championships, on the track that he raced on growing up.

GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track - highlights & report — 4:04 PM ET Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

Egypt's Hassan joins Celtic on initial four-year deal — 3:57 PM ET Celtic sign winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo on a four-year contract with the option of a further year.

'Great moment' for Hassan as he joins Celtic on initial four-year deal — 3:57 PM ET Celtic sign winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo on a four-year contract with the option of a further year.

Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final — 3:57 PM ET Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

Asher-Smith and Hunt winners as GB trio reach 200m final — 3:51 PM ET Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt win their semi-finals, while Success Eduan's time is quick enough to see all three sprinters into the 200m finals.

Solar eclipse distracts from sporting events - in pictures — 3:43 PM ET Pictures from sporting events as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is visible across the UK and Europe on Wednesday.

Ireland's Walsh beats British teen Smith to IM gold — 3:18 PM ET Ireland's Ellen Walshe beats British 16-year-old Amalie Smith to win gold in the 400m individual medley at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Evans wins breaststroke gold in British record time — 3:15 PM ET Angharad Evans wins gold in the 100m breaststroke in a British and championship-record time at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Three big questions after shocking Lakers sale: Dodger-fication on hold? What does this mean for a Vegas team? — 5:53 PM ET The Lakers were sold this week for the second time in 14 months as Bob Iger and Josh Kushner bought the team from Mark Walter

College basketball rankings: Louisville lands UNC's Seth Trimble, makes big move in early Top 25 And 1 — 5:21 PM ET The Cardinals surge into the top 10 of our early rankings after Pat Kelsey secures a commitment from Trimble

Mets vs. Braves Wednesday MLB picks: Trade to contender may have energized new Atlanta pitcher Tyler Mahle — 5:15 PM ET Tyler Mahle's first start with Atlanta went well, and he returns to the mound tonight vs. the Mets

2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs picks, predictions, sleepers as PGA Tour postseason opens at St. Jude Championship — 5:08 PM ET An early look at who will thrive (and struggle) across the three-week FedEx Cup Playoffs

PSG defeat Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shines — 5:01 PM ET Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shined and PSG’s unmatched depth secured a 2-1 UEFA Super Cup win over Aston Villa as Marquinhos claimed his 40th trophy with the French giants

NFL's most and least optimistic fan bases entering 2026 season: Non-playoff team takes No. 1 spot — 5:00 PM ET Which fan bases are expecting big things in 2026, and which ones are already preparing for another year of doom and gloom?

Could Mark Walter sell the Dodgers next? Why Shohei Ohtani makes a potential deal more complicated than Lakers — 4:57 PM ET Walter is selling the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a reported $12.5 billion

2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions by model that's nailed 17 majors — 4:55 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising picks for the first event in the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 bonus bets by targeting Yankees-Mariners, Red Sox-Blue Jays on Wednesday — 4:49 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for MLB betting on Wednesday

Chicago Stars FC part ways with Marin Sjögren and assistant coach Anders Jacobson amid last place season — 4:46 PM ET The two coaches joined the club last season and combined for a one-win improvement from 2025.

NFL DFS: Week 1 NFL preseason daily fantasy football picks, Thursday lineups for DraftKings, FanDuel — 4:44 PM ET R.J. White shares his top NFL DFS picks and lineups for the Week 1 NFL preseason schedule on Thursday

Lakers sold for record-breaking $12.5 billion: Everything to know about Josh Kushner, Bob Iger's purchase — 4:25 PM ET Mark Walter bought the team just 14 months ago; now, Luka Dončić and friends have new owners as they try to get back into title contention

Seahawks and Broncos set for a rare uniform matchup in 2026: This almost never happens in the NFL — 4:01 PM ET The "Thursday Night Football" showdown in Week 6 will feature both teams' throwback jerseys

2026 St. Jude Championship TV schedule, coverage: Where to watch first event of FedEx Cup Playoffs — 3:55 PM ET The PGA Tour's postseason begins in Memphis with players vying for a top-50 spot to advance

College basketball transfer portal five-for-five tracker: Grading each move in unparalleled free agency window — 3:54 PM ET Grading Seth Trimble to Louisville, Darrion Williams to Texas Tech, and other top five-for-five commits

Stefon Diggs already looks like missing piece for Jayden Daniels, Commanders offense — 3:43 PM ET Diggs tormented Miami's defensive backs throughout Wednesday's practice

HQ PM Newsletter 8/12/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Yankees go for series win over Mariners, Pirates-Marlins + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Pirates vs. Marlins, Mariners vs. Yankees 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: Why NFL tight ends have been left behind by contract boom, plus 3 stars who could reset market — 3:25 PM ET Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta and Brock Bowers could finally push the tight end market to new heights

UFC 330: Comparing Islam Makhachev's career to his legendary coach and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov — 3:22 PM ET Makhachev may have already passed his Hall of Fame coach in the eyes of some

Oregon RB Jordon Davison expected to miss time with collarbone injury — 3:15 PM ET Davison rushed for 15 touchdowns last season for Oregon, which faces Boise State, Oklahoma State and USC -- all in September

Hudson-Smith dazzles home fans as he surges to golden European 400m hat-trick — 5:07 PM ET Becomes first man to win three European 400m titlesHudson-Smith: ‘Nobody is going to beat me on this track’Stand … and deliver. On a balmy night in Birmingham, Matt Hudson-Smith powered past the stan…

Désiré Doué does the business as PSG edge Aston Villa to lift Super Cup — 5:07 PM ET Uefa Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Aston VillaKvaratskhelia 20, Doué 62; Madjo 45Luis Enrique says it doesn’t matter what sport he is playing – football, tennis, padel or parchis, a board game –…

Manchester United enjoy trip to Dublin with penalty shootout win over Leeds — 5:01 PM ET Manchester United 1-1 Leeds (5-4 on pens)First game between two ­English clubs at Croke ParkWith blazing sunshine fading over a hot Dublin day, this penultimate friendly for Manchester United and Lee…

Anderson still pained by England defeat but ready to shine at Manchester City — 5:00 PM ET Midfielder takes confidence from World Cup performancesAnderson intent on making impact for CityElliot Anderson has admitted ­England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina still pains him, but i…

Jack Draper: ‘When you reach rock bottom like that you can come back up again’ — 4:31 PM ET Former world No 4 reflects on emotional reaction in Canada and rebuilding after the most difficult period of his careerThose painful images have relentlessly spread to all corners of the internet. De…

Xavi Hernández appointed head coach of the Netherlands on four-year contract — 4:26 PM ET Former Barcelona coach given deal until 2030 World CupSpaniard has been out of management since 2024The former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has been appointed the new head coach of the Netherl…

Amazon Game Studios Divests MMOs ‘Lost Ark,’ ‘Throne and Liberty’ in Strategy Shift — 5:58 PM ET Amazon Game Studios will return Western territory publishing responsibilities for “Throne and Liberty” and “Lost Ark” to game developers NC and Smilegate, respectively, amid the company’s pivot away…

Ewan McGregor Says ‘Come On, Disney!’ While Pressuring Studio to Let Him Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again: ‘They Just Seem Not to Be Ready’ — 5:45 PM ET Ewan McGregor is putting the pressure on Disney when it comes to playing Obi-Wan Kenobi again. The actor told E! News on the press tour for his latest movie, “The End of Oak Street,” that the ball is…

Bob Chapek, Who Was Ousted as Disney’s CEO, Pens Memoir in Which He Wonders if He Became ‘the Scapegoat’ — 5:29 PM ET Bob Chapek is ready to tell his side of the story of his rocky ride as Disney’s chief executive. Chapek has written a 272-page memoir, “Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place…

‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Spinoff Starring Cobie Smulders in the Works at Netflix — 5:14 PM ET A spinoff of “The Lincoln Lawyer” starring Cobie Smulders is in early development at Netflix. According to Deadline, which first reported news of the project, the series would center around Smulders…

Walt Disney Studios Promotes Melissa Stone to Publicity Chief — 5:00 PM ET Melissa Stone has been named senior VP of publicity for the Walt Disney Studios. She will lead the publicity team and oversee the PR strategy across theatrical, including Disney Live Action, Disney A…

Charlie Hunnam on His Physical and Vocal Transformation to Play Ed Gein in ‘Monster’ — 4:45 PM ET It’s a huge responsibility to bring a version of a character to life who was a real person. Throw in the success of a franchise and an infamous serial killer and Charlie Hunnam knew he needed to get…

‘Chicago PD’s’ Jesse Lee Soffer, Matt Olmstead to Develop ‘Strike Force’ Drama at CBS, Jerry Bruckheimer to Produce — 4:30 PM ET CBS is developing a new law enforcement drama that hails from two “One Chicago” mainstays. Variety has learned that CBS has opened a development room for the series, titled “Strike Force” (working ti…

Jon Favreau on His First Documentary, National Geographic’s ‘Lion’: Not Knowing Whether the Lead Character Would Survive Was ‘Harrowing’ — 4:23 PM ET When renowned wildlife producer Mike Gunton approached “The Lion King” director Jon Favreau about collaborating on a documentary, the director, who had never made a doc, immediately said yes. It was…

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Creator’s New Action-Adventure Game ‘1666: Amsterdam’ Sets Early Access Release (Gaming News Roundup) — 4:17 PM ET Panache Digital Games announced “1666: Amsterdam” will release in Early Access on Aug. 25. From “Assassin’s Creed” series creator Patrice Désilets, the dark, third-person narrative action-adventure g…

Salli Richardson-Whitfield on Making Emmy History With ‘Task’ and ‘The Gilded Age’ — 4:15 PM ET An hour into Salli Richardson-Whitfield’s directorial debut, she was left to sink or swim. This was 2011, and Richardson-Whitefield was standing behind the camera on the set of Syfy’s quirky small-to…

Jeremy Strong Says He Reached Out to Mark Zuckerberg After Being Cast as Him in ‘The Social Reckoning’ — and He Responded — 5:48 PM ET "I know that he is a reviled person and not a popular person in our culture, but I do not think you should have an actor playing him who wants to set out to condemn him," the 'Succession' star told G…

Melissa Stone Named Senior VP of Publicity for Walt Disney Studios — 5:00 PM ET The exec has worked on campaign for 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Ford v Ferrari,' and 'Andor.'

Inside ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3’s Best Storyline: “It’s a Bit Like a Boxing Ring” — 4:45 PM ET The Hollywood Reporter spoke with James Norton, Freddie Fox and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth about their work on the 'Game of Thrones' prequel and the big changes made from the book, now that the finale i…

A Man Secured a Lost Billy Joel Interview. Then He Re-Created the Singer in AI. (Exclusive) — 4:19 PM ET The strange story of an AI Billy Joel project that the icon had nothing to do with and likely is unhappy about

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Step Down, Trump Reveals — 4:15 PM ET The president wrote on Truth Social that Leavitt "will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally unde…

Ousted Disney CEO Bob Chapek Writing Tell-All Memoir — 4:13 PM ET The exec is planning a memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' which will be released in September and address his tenure at the company and Bob Iger's return.

Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty to New Allegation in Murder of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner — 3:39 PM ET If convicted, Reiner faces a sentence of life without parole. Prosecutors haven't said whether they'll seek capital punishment.

The America ‘Gilded Age’ Creator Julian Fellowes Fell For Is the America He Puts on TV — 3:30 PM ET From the Russells’ rise to Peggy’s fairy-tale ending, the Emmy-nominated HBO drama channels Fellowes’ belief in American reinvention — even as he mourns the country’s decline.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Writers Believe There’s One Line Jean Grey Didn’t Cross — 3:05 PM ET Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers break down their record-breaking movie and crafting a villain that will someday become an X-Men hero: "You have to start them off in a place where they feel formidable.”

Eurovision Bans Countries in War Zones From Hosting — 4:17 PM ET The event’s organizers would not say whether that included Israel, but its participation has been a matter of contention during the war in Gaza.

Lucy Davis, Star of ‘The Office’ U.K., Shares Terminal Cancer Diagnosis — 4:08 PM ET Lucy Davis, who portrayed the timid, frustrated Dawn Tinsley in the original version of “The Office,” said she had been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer.

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day — 3:26 PM ET Cosmic reset, chatting outside and a very old cat.

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