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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.

Every headline is a clickable link to the original article. Times are in Eastern. Duplicates (same story syndicated to multiple feeds at the same outlet) are filtered out automatically.

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 225 stories from 20 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
98 stories
across 11 outlets
🏟️ Sports
88 stories
across 4 outlets
🏛️ Politics
20 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
19 stories
across 4 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

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

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings — BBC News, 6:00 PM ET Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

Bernie Sanders says he can’t get involved in every race. Some allies wish he would. — Politico, 6:00 PM ET Some high-profile progressives are blaming the Vermont senator for not endorsing Francesca Hong in Wisconsin. Sanders told POLITICO he has “limited resources.”

Reddit stock jumps on inclusion in S&P 500 — CNBC, 5:56 PM ET Reddit shares jumped on the company's inclusion in the S&P 500.

Australia news live: Albanese says he argued for tariff exemption in ‘productive and substantial’ call with Trump — The Guardian, 5:53 PM ET PM says he also spoke with the US president about Aukus, which ‘remains full steam ahead’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese is speak…

‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier — The Verge, 5:53 PM ET One month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco courtroom today - where Judge James Donato just ordered…

Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard — New York Times, 5:52 PM ET The government argued the university had not done enough to combat antisemitism during campus protests. A judge called the incidents “isolated and episodic.”

Warrington crush York to boost top-two hopes — Yahoo Sports, 5:51 PM ET Warrington's teenage sensation Ewan Irwin dazzles as Sam Burgess' men beat York Knights at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

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🌍 News & General (98)
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🎬 Culture & Entertainment (19)

Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 98 stories across 11 outlets

📰 New York Times (20 stories)

Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard — 5:52 PM ET The government argued the university had not done enough to combat antisemitism during campus protests. A judge called the incidents “isolated and episodic.”

Appeals Court Sidesteps Key Question Over Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act — 5:49 PM ET The court dismissed a case over the Alien Enemies Act in a messy conclusion to a long-running legal battle that had seemed destined to end up before the Supreme Court.

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Has Been Deployed for Months, Prompting Concerns — 5:49 PM ET The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.

The Nuns Who Took Over an Assisted Living Center — 5:30 PM ET As convents are closing all over, the sisters are facing the end of their lives together — and they have brought the party to an assisted living center in the suburbs.

Train Derails Near Town of Lewes in East Sussex, U.K. — 5:22 PM ET Emergency services said they were working at the scene of a derailment near Lewes, in East Sussex, on Thursday. Eighteen other people were less badly hurt.

Female Afghans Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule — 5:21 PM ET Decrees restricting women’s rights to study, work, travel and act independently now threaten to damage Afghanistan permanently, experts say.

Another OpenAI Executive, Denise Dresser, Departs the A.I. Start-Up — 5:15 PM ET Denise Dresser, who was previously the C.E.O. of Slack, is the latest in a string of executives to leave the artificial intelligence start-up.

Charlie Kirk Suspect Fights Death Penalty, Says No Others Were in Danger — 4:52 PM ET Prosecutors say they can seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson because he also endangered people near Charlie Kirk, who was shot in the throat last year. Mr. Robinson’s lawyers note that the…

Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals — 4:34 PM ET The practice would align the United States more closely with countries like China and Russia, where spy agencies have long relied on private-sector hackers to help with national security missions.

What We Know About the Storms Battering the Midwest — 4:32 PM ET A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.

Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker — 4:25 PM ET The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.

Kennedy Center Board Decides to Inscribe Trump’s Name on Building — 4:20 PM ET The vote to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” is an aggressive test of a judge’s order to remove his name.

Luigi Mangione, Facing Stalking Charges in Federal Court, Is Expected to Plead Guilty — 4:19 PM ET He is charged with stalking resulting in the death of an executive, but the specifics of his plea were unclear. A murder trial in state court is set for next month.

Israeli Settlers Resume West Bank Siege After Eviction — 4:18 PM ET The military’s failure to keep extremists away from two Palestinian families trapped in their West Bank homes made clear the chaos gripping the Israeli-occupied territory.

More Than 40 Dead After a Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba — 4:16 PM ET The vessel was crowded far beyond capacity and was hit by strong waves, the police said. While dozens have been rescued, the search continues for an unknown number of missing people.

Electric Thrills — 4:03 PM ET Electric motorcycle sales are surging in Pakistan, as wartime prices accelerate the pivot away from fossil fuels in the developing world.

Covid Vaccines Are Not Linked to Miscarriage. Here’s How We Know. — 4:01 PM ET Prominent Republicans and others have falsely claimed this week that the shots are linked, despite years of data showing they are safe.

Consumer Debt Data Shows ‘Overall’ Health Amid Persisting Divides — 3:48 PM ET Homeowners with low fixed-rate mortgages lead a resilient picture of the economy. But many consumers are frustrated with declining real wages and other loans.

Early-Onset El Niño — 3:28 PM ET The global weather disrupter appears to be taking a toll, and its peak could still be months away.

Timber Fire Threatens California’s Big Sur Region: What to Know — 3:02 PM ET The Timber fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and was 7 percent contained on Thursday.

📰 BBC News (17 stories)

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings — 6:00 PM ET Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds — 5:51 PM ET Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says — 5:43 PM ET A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

Hunt surges to 200m glory to win second European gold — 5:39 PM ET Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith claims bronze.

Hunt surges to 200m glory to win second European gold — 5:39 PM ET Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith claims bronze.

Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails in East Sussex — 5:36 PM ET "It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.

'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold — 5:08 PM ET GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.

Count Binface has taken on three PMs and lost - but could this be his best ever performance? — 5:01 PM ET The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak.

BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her — 4:37 PM ET BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

Watch: Aerial footage shows homes engulfed in flames in Stourbridge — 4:26 PM ET Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes.

Big Issue says vendors struggling as sales hit by heatwaves — 4:22 PM ET Sales have fallen by as much as 30% in some areas of the UK as people retreat from the heat.

Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses — 4:12 PM ET The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.

Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms — 4:01 PM ET Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms — 4:01 PM ET Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level — 3:46 PM ET The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level — 3:46 PM ET The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.

Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages — 3:08 PM ET A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.

📰 The Guardian (14 stories)

Australia news live: Albanese says he argued for tariff exemption in ‘productive and substantial’ call with Trump — 5:53 PM ET PM says he also spoke with the US president about Aukus, which ‘remains full steam ahead’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese is speak…

Trump-led board reportedly votes again to close Kennedy Center for renovations – live — 5:47 PM ET In May, a judge issued a temporary block on Trump’s demand to close the arts institution for renovations after the board – mostly handpicked by the president – voted unanimously in favorSign up for t…

Polls close in Clacton byelection where Nigel Farage faces slew of fringe candidates — 5:37 PM ET Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader Polls have closed in Clacton, where thousands of residents in the Essex seat voted in…

Massachusetts teen accused of killing mother and brother used ChatGPT — 5:34 PM ET District attorney says Arjun Aravind, 17, used internet and AI to search for fantasy stories regarding killing of his familyA Massachusetts teenager accused of killing his mother and younger brother…

Two seriously injured after passenger train derails near Lewes in East Sussex — 5:20 PM ET Additional nine passengers sustain less serious injuries and major disruption to services reportedTwo people have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Le…

Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals — 4:20 PM ET CEO announces steps after reports that system is used to target immigrants or people seeking out-of-state abortionsFor nearly a decade, the company Flock Safety has gradually built out a network of c…

Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln — 4:06 PM ET Defense secretary said conditions on aircraft carrier deployed in support of Iran war have been ‘completely misrepresented’The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, insisted a wave of reports describin…

Four taken to hospital and homes damaged in West Midlands fires — 3:56 PM ET Grassfire covering about 16 hectares near golf course in Stourbridge was one of several large blazes in regionFour people have been taken to hospital and several homes damaged as fires tore through r…

Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary? — 3:54 PM ET Karoline Leavitt’s abrupt departure has sparked a tough race inside Trump’s circle for the prominent positionKaroline Leavitt’s surprise resignation as the White House press secretary is set to trigg…

Russian plot to kill Ukrainian American thwarted in Warsaw, says Polish PM — 3:32 PM ET Donald Tusk says it is first time ‘someone on the order of Russia’ has sought to attack US citizen in Nato countryA Russian plan to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw was thwarted by Poland…

Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks — 3:21 PM ET President signed memorandum giving private sector a role in fighting ‘transnational criminal organizations’Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that aims to give private companies the power to car…

Kennedy Center board votes again to renovate building and inscribe Trump’s name on it – report — 3:17 PM ET The center has until next week to present plan to judge who had blocked earlier rehab and name changeUS politics live – latest updatesThe board of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in…

Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit that claimed Harvard failed to protect Jewish students — 3:17 PM ET Federal court rules administration failed to plausibly show ongoing violation of civil rights lawA US federal ⁠judge ⁠has dismissed ​the Trump administration’s lawsuit that ⁠claimed ​Harvard ‌Univers…

UK sees temperatures of 38.1C, the hottest day of 2026; Greece battles wildfires after gale force winds – as it happened — 3:02 PM ET A former UK government scientific adviser warned amid the ‘shattering’ heat that worse is still to comeMet Office has just offered an update on temperatures across the UK, with several stations alrea…

📰 CNBC (13 stories)

Reddit stock jumps on inclusion in S&P 500 — 5:56 PM ET Reddit shares jumped on the company's inclusion in the S&P 500.

Mamdani's NYC pied-à-terre tax can continue rollout during court appeal — 5:31 PM ET The tax championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, who said it must be stopped and vowed to explore federal options.

Apple's Tim Cook joined by Howard Lutnick in opening Houston manufacturing plant — 5:23 PM ET As Tim Cook gets set to step down as Apple CEO, he's offering a glimpse into what he may be doing as chairman.

UConn women's coach Geno Auriemma says WNBA should shift focus away from transgender debate — 5:21 PM ET Geno Auriemma said the WNBA should steer attention away from the transgender athlete debate and focus more on basketball.

Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump name on facade despite court order — 5:00 PM ET President Donald Trump's name was removed from the Washington, D.C., performing arts center in June as the result of a lawsuit by an Ohio congresswoman.

Cisco shares slide 8% despite earnings beat and stronger-than-expected guidance — 4:57 PM ET Cisco is showing booming demand for AI infrastructure, but its results weren't good enough to satisfy investors.

These charts show why stocks keep rallying. Profit margins are the highest on record — 4:21 PM ET Recent FactSet data show that the rise in earnings is not coming from sales growth alone.

These are Mizuho's top real estate picks for August. They also offer attractive yields — 4:19 PM ET Mizuho sees upside ahead for an office real estate investment trust, as well as one that focuses on retail properties.

Workday shares post best day in 10 years on Silver Lake takeover report — 4:07 PM ET Workday investors have been on edge over the prospect of AI disrupting its business model

Oil prices fall after U.S. says crude exports through Strait of Hormuz near 9 million barrels per day — 4:05 PM ET Oil futures retreated early Wednesday morning after prices rose overnight.

Trade court upholds Trump's closure of 'de minimis' loophole — 3:56 PM ET President Donald Trump in a Truth Social post celebrated the continued closure of the deminimis exemption as a "BIG WIN."

Cramer: How words of wisdom from Gene Hackman help me make peace with investing mistakes — 3:23 PM ET This is an excerpt from the CNBC Investing Club's August Monthly Meeting, which was held Thursday.

Gas prices are the highest on record for August. Here are the credit cards and rewards programs that help you save — 3:16 PM ET With the national average at $4.07 per gallon, here’s how to save on rising fuel costs.

📰 Al Jazeera (13 stories)

Tate supporters rally for brothers ahead of bail hearing in Miami — 5:17 PM ET Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Miami detention centre ahead of their bail hearing.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two, including police chief — 5:10 PM ET Israeli drone strikes killed at least 2 people and wounded several others in Gaza on Thursday.

Mexico says Colombia rejected its earthquake rescue team — 5:04 PM ET Colombia denies politics played a role after Mexico said its military rescuers were refused entry.

What’s at stake in Zambia’s elections? — 5:04 PM ET The economy dominates voter concerns in the southern African country.

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name to venue, close for two years — 5:00 PM ET Trustees condemn Kennedy Center’s move to re-add Trump’s name and shut down for extensive renovations.

Multiple houses ablaze as wildfire sweeps into UK town — 4:57 PM ET At least six homes were set alight by an extensive wildfire in Stourbridge

Huge explosion rocks Italian munitions factory south of Rome — 4:52 PM ET A powerful explosion tore through a munitions faction south of the Italian capital Rome on Thursday.

Photos: Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday — 4:48 PM ET Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his legacy continues to overshadow the island.

Are We in the Singularity? — 4:07 PM ET Sam Altman just said AI has entered "the singularity."

Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia — 3:53 PM ET Military and government sources say the paramilitary RSF and allies advance into town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state.

Passenger train derails, injuring several in southern England — 3:48 PM ET A passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, England, injuring at least 11 people, and two of them seriously.

Israeli forces order families to evacuate homes in Qusra — 3:36 PM ET Israeli forces have ordered Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank to evacuate their homes in Qusra

Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage — 3:23 PM ET Earthquake damages Cali's hospitals, forcing medical staff to prioritize critical patients as rescue teams work nonstop.

📰 The Verge (6 stories)

‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier — 5:53 PM ET One month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco courtroom today - where Judge James Donato just ordered…

The fight over Flock and other ALPRs — 5:46 PM ET There are over 120,000 of Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed all over the US. Flock’s cameras, and others like them, use AI to identify and track vehicles based on their…

Microsoft’s Clippy-like Mico character is no longer the face of Copilot — 5:42 PM ET Microsoft Copilot will no longer show its emotive yellow blob, Mico, when you use the chatbot's voice mode. In a support page, Microsoft says it's going to move Mico to its Learn Live platform, where…

Netflix is closing two game studios — 4:52 PM ET Netflix plans to shut down two of its gaming studios, as reported by Game File and Variety, as it makes a bigger shift toward party games and titles streamed to TVs. One of the studios being shut dow…

This school-friendly laptop from HP is $300 off — 4:07 PM ET With memory prices still high and showing no signs of dropping, we’re always happy to find a good deal on a budget-friendly system with an adequate amount of RAM. Best Buy has the HP OmniBook X Flip…

OpenAI is losing its second executive this week — 3:28 PM ET Another OpenAI executive is departing. Denise Dresser, who joined OpenAI as its chief revenue officer in December after serving as CEO of Slack, will be leaving in the "coming weeks" to "pursue other…

📰 TechCrunch (5 stories)

If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously — 5:50 PM ET Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.

Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness to contain token costs — 5:13 PM ET Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.

Databricks wanted to raise $1B, investors wanted $15B. It settled on $5B at a $190B valuation. — 4:14 PM ET AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned.

OpenAI introduces ‘Ultrafast,’ a new mode that makes GPT-5.6 Sol work at 14x the speed — 3:22 PM ET OpenAI is launching a preview of a sped up version of its latest, most powerful model, in an effort to court enterprise users.

IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push — 3:19 PM ET IBM plans to train and certify tens of thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.

📰 PBS NewsHour (4 stories)

Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting — 5:34 PM ET Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday.

Taliban detained 6 staff from a women's and children's rights group, Human Rights Watch says — 5:20 PM ET The six men — employees of the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation — were detained on July 18 after they were told to come to their office to retrieve confiscated laptops and phones, Human R…

Ukrainian drones strike major oil refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze — 4:27 PM ET Russia is one of the world's biggest energy producers, with oil providing an economic mainstay as its military tries to push deeper into Ukraine in a slow and costly advance more than four years afte…

AP report: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over CEO killing — 3:43 PM ET Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a person familiar with the matter told The…

📰 The Atlantic (3 stories)

The Lesson Watergate Was Supposed to Teach — 4:50 PM ET Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. thought Nixon’s downfall would restrain presidents for generations. Instead, Watergate helped write the script for the scandals that followed.

Trump’s New Plan to Get His Name Back on the Kennedy Center — 4:38 PM ET The center’s board voted—again—to shut down for a renovation. It threw in a design tweak.

Hunger Games, MAGA Style — 3:21 PM ET A gym-class-style competition might be the oddest 250th celebration yet.

📰 Ars Technica (2 stories)

Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals — 3:38 PM ET Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyberattacks.

Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship — 3:12 PM ET Will it be the VSS... Horizon, Explorer, Ascend or Apeiron?

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📰 Wired
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500-Words—and Barely Says Anything
— Wired, 5:14 PM ET
AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat and Defcon, this week on Uncanny Valley.

🏛️ Politics — 20 stories across 4 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Trump cancels Biden-era bid to speed power line construction — 5:41 PM ET The Trump administration is canceling a Biden-era effort to speed up power line construction in parts of Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The Energy Department…

New aircraft carrier going to Middle East amid questions over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln — 5:32 PM ET The U.S. is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been long deployed to the theater in support of the war against…

Republican Senate candidate: Voters say 'it's embarrassing' to be from Minnesota — 5:31 PM ET Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya, a former sportscaster, said Wednesday that voters told her it was “embarrassing” to be from Minnesota, amid progressive candidates’ wins across the state.…

Flock revises privacy policies following backlash — 5:20 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Flock updates privacy policies amid backlash Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated licens…

Stephen Miller on 'Woke 1': 'It never stopped' — 5:16 PM ET White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Wednesday claimed that the “woke 1” era and its consequences have not ended after recent comments about the time period from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio…

DOJ alleges California prisons failed to protect female prisoners from sexual abuse by staff — 5:04 PM ET The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday blasted California for allegedly failing to protect female prisoners from sexual abuse and harassment. The DOJ leveled its accusations at the California De…

Vance to GOP: Don't blame young people for being sympathetic to socialism — 4:58 PM ET Vice President Vance issued a warning to Republicans on Thursday about the momentum of progressive candidates on the left, saying GOP members can only blame themselves if they don’t persuade young vo…

Judge grants EEOC request to dismiss enforcement action against Nike in DEI policies investigation — 4:37 PM ET A federal judge in Missouri agreed on Thursday to dismiss a subpoena enforcement action against Nike after a federal anti-workplace discrimination agency said the company has complied with its invest…

Jennings: Ocasio-Cortez 'heir to the Sanders socialist movement' — 4:34 PM ET Conservative commentator Scott Jennings on Wednesday described Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as an “heir” to the Democratic Party's growing socialist movement, one he said Sen. Bernie Sander…

Appeals court rules key Alien Enemies Act lawsuit moot — 4:27 PM ET A federal appeals court on Thursday sidestepped major questions on whether President Trump lawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act last year to conduct swift deportations, finding a key challenge moot…

Trump memo allows private sector to aid cyber offense against transnational criminal groups — 4:21 PM ET President Trump is laying the groundwork for private sector firms to take a larger role in the U.S.'s cybersecurity offense against transnational cyber crimes in what could be one of the largest ever…

Kennedy Center board OKs new way of adding Trump’s name to building — 4:05 PM ET The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to add President Trump’s name to the performing arts building months after a judge blocked an effort to rename the center after him, according to multiple repo…

Cassidy: New CDC Director Schwartz 'will do the right thing' on vaccine order — 3:52 PM ET Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said he has confidence that new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Erica Schwartz will stand up for science and won’t enforce President Trump's execut…

Live updates: Appeals court calls deportation case 'moot'; Pentagon pushed on complaints from USS Abraham Lincoln — 3:52 PM ET The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that a case challenging the Trump administration on its use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants is now moot, with the plaintiffs having…

Retired general predicts Iran will get more aggressive 'as we get closer to the midterms' — 3:38 PM ET Retired Gen. Jack Keane forecasted Thursday that Iran’s military would ramp up its campaign against the U.S. approaching the November elections — a move he said would be a miscalculation. “I think as…

📰 NPR (3 stories)

Could the National Guard play a role in the Midterms? — 5:49 PM ET The National Guard's presence has become routine in D.C., but there's nothing routine about questions over the role the troops could play in the upcoming midterms.

AIPAC didn't always spend on campaigns. Now it faces criticism over money in politics — 5:18 PM ET U.S. support for Israel has been a central issue in Democratic primary contests. That's put a spotlight on the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC and the strength of its political influence.

Democratic socialism's next test is the Midwest — 5:12 PM ET A democratic socialist narrowly lost Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary. But conversations with swing voters suggest voters may be more open to the "socialist" label than expected.

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📰 Politico
Bernie Sanders says he can’t get involved in every race. Some allies wish he would.
— Politico, 6:00 PM ET
Some high-profile progressives are blaming the Vermont senator for not endorsing Francesca Hong in Wisconsin. Sanders told POLITICO he has “limited resources.”
📰 Washington Post
How a baby born via surrogate became the center of an abortion fight
— Washington Post, 5:30 PM ET
The intended parents had asked to end the pregnancy at 20 weeks when the fetus was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, setting off a painful legal battle.

🏟️ Sports — 88 stories across 4 outlets

📰 Yahoo Sports (50 stories)

Warrington crush York to boost top-two hopes — 5:51 PM ET Warrington's teenage sensation Ewan Irwin dazzles as Sam Burgess' men beat York Knights at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Robins stay fifth after beating Dragons — 5:51 PM ET Hull keep up the heat up on the top four and boost their hopes of a home play-off with a comfortable 28-10 victory over Catalan Dragons at Craven Park.

Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds — 5:51 PM ET Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.

Vikings sign former Lions draft pick to a contract — 5:48 PM ET The Vikings signed a veteran running back ahead of their preseason opener.

No Offense and Poor Relief Pitching, Jays Lose — 5:48 PM ET Red Sox 7 Blue Jays 0 If you had told me, going into this series, that we would win 3 of 4, I would have been happy. I knew we weren’t going to run the table. As Meatloaf never said, 3 out of 4 ain’t…

Whitefish Bay to play for spot in Little League World Series — 5:46 PM ET Whitefish Bay could become the first Wisconsin team to play in the Little League World Series.

NBA schedule release, by the numbers: Most back-to-backs, longest road trips, Game 7 rematches and more takeaways for 2026 — 5:46 PM ET The most nationally televised teams, longest road trips, most back-to-backs and many more takeaways from the 2026-27 NBA schedule.

Robert MacIntyre suffers through Round 1 at FedEx St. Jude Championship — 5:46 PM ET Eight shots off the next worst round and 17 off the shared lead, Robert MacIntyre's first round 82 at TPC Southwind immediately stands out amongst the Thursday scorecards.

MSU football listed near bottom of CBS Sports preseason poll — 5:45 PM ET See where Michigan State football landed in CBS Sports' preseason poll of all 138 teams

Texas football dominates list of Top 10 biggest games in 2026 — 5:45 PM ET In a new list of the Top 10 biggest games in 2026, the Texas Longhorns play in 50-percent of the matchups.

When is the Community Shield? Arsenal vs Manchester City date and time — 5:45 PM ET Two of the world's biggest clubs – last year's Premier League and FA Cup winners – face off for silverware.

In first Preseason ‘Reacts’ poll, Chiefs fans want to see Peter Woods — 5:45 PM ET Sign up here to join SB Nation NFL Reacts.

Kyle Schwarber credits brief return to Iowa for helping his career — 5:44 PM ET Phillies star Kyle Schwarber credits a short stint with the minor-league Iowa Cubs in 2017 with helping getting his career back on track.

Payton Tolle, Caleb Durbin Help Red Sox End Skid In Dominant Fashion — 5:44 PM ET Payton Tolle delivered the type of dominant start the Red Sox desperately needed in Thursday’s series finale.

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has a no-hitter through 6 innings against the Cubs — 5:44 PM ET Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Cavalli was perfect before Dansby Swanson led off the sixth with a walk. Cava…

Bryce Harper discovers a hidden talent — and it involves corn — 5:43 PM ET Ahead of playing in the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams game, Harper and Kyle Schwarber faced off in a challenge inspired by the film.

Craig Richards vs Radivoje Kalajdzic and Lee Cutler vs Louis Greene join Sept. 26 Zuffa card — 5:43 PM ET Craig Richards is set to compete next month in a light heavyweight fight.

European Championships medal table & GB medallists — 5:42 PM ET Full medal table and Great Britain's medallists for the European Athletics Championships at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani reportedly unlikely to opt out of Dodgers contract if Mark Walter sells team — 5:42 PM ET The Dodgers star has a "key man" clause in his contract that allows him to leave the team if the club chairman or president of baseball operations exit the organization.

Ex-college golfer resigns from club after admitting to faking hole-in-one in wild tournament cheating scandal — 5:41 PM ET Zach Holland admitted to placing a ball in the cup before his round to fake a hole-in-one at a member tournament in St. Louis earlier this month.

Sal Stewart dodges beanball, leads Reds to series win over White Sox — 5:41 PM ET The Reds won 9-8 over the White Sox on an eventful day in Chicago’s south side.

NBA Schedule Reveals Interesting Trends — 5:40 PM ET The NBA features the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers prominently on national TV

Good vibes powering Djokovic return to Cincinnati — 5:40 PM ET Novak Djokovic brings a boatload of good memories into this edition of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, an event he has won three times.With the resting Sinner and the wrist-injured Alcaraz missing fr…

UFC 330 Pre-Fight Press Conference — 5:39 PM ET The UFC 330 Pre-Fight Press Conference begins at 6 p.m. ET on MMAWeekly.com.

The Zodiac GM Is Creating a New Basketball Perspective Using Astrology — 5:39 PM ET The sun, moon, and stars have shaped astrology from the dawn of time. The concept of astrology has been crucial in introducing a new perspective on life through horoscope research. However, sports fa…

Steelers place DE Logan Lee on IR — 5:39 PM ET The Steelers place a veteran defensive lineman on IR.

Kyle Busch’s Iconic M&M’s Car Will Return for One Final NASCAR Race — 5:39 PM ET Samantha Busch announced that Kyle Busch's legendary M&M's paint scheme will return one final time at Bristol Motor Speedway as Ty Gibbs honors the NASCAR champion's legacy.

Hunt surges to 200m glory to win second European gold — 5:39 PM ET Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith claims bronze.

Man City reject fresh Rodri bid - Friday's gossip — 5:37 PM ET Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tijjani Reijnders set to leave Manchester City, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, plus more.

Who won the Patriot Games in 2026? Meet Kennadi Fuhrman and Rockwell Myers, winners of inaugural event — 5:36 PM ET The first-ever Patriot Games were held in Geneva, Ohio, earlier this week.

Patrick Mahomes won’t play vs. Rams in preseason opener — 5:35 PM ET The Chiefs will hold Patrick Mahomes out of the preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday.

Payton Tolle, Caleb Durbin break Red Sox out of five-game skid — 5:35 PM ET The Red Sox came back down to Earth from the historic July stretch over their last five consecutive losses. Being swept into Toronto would’ve begun the calls for valid concerns. Instead, two key cont…

Generous 12-year-old has wish fulfilled by Eagles after helping homeless — 5:33 PM ET A 12-year-old boy from Philadelphia who has dedicated his own Make-A-Wish experience to helping others saw one of his personal dreams fulfilled Thursday.

UH releases men’s MW conference basketball schedule — 5:31 PM ET The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team today announced its inaugural 2026-27 Mountain West schedule. After 14 seasons in the Big West, the Rainbow Warriors joined the Mountain West last month…

OPINION: Former QB Cade Klubnik’s NFL window will slam shut quickly — 5:30 PM ET Cade Klubnik has the arm talent to make NFL throws, but his processing, pocket awareness and clutch performance prevent him from lasting long.

Mateya Dessieux, goalkeeper for Texas soccer from Knoxville, tears ACL again — 5:30 PM ET Texas sophomore goalkeeper Mateya Dessieux from Knoxville tore the same ACL, just 250 days after the initial knee injury, she announced on Instagram Aug. 12.

When is the Field of Dreams game 2026? Where to watch Field of Dreams game — 5:30 PM ET MLB returns to Iowa on Aug. 13 as the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins clash at the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa.

NBA announces 2026 national TV schedule on ESPN/ABC, NBC, Prime — 5:30 PM ET The NBA has revealed its national television schedule for the 2026 season, which will see an increase in games shown on broadcast television. The NBA will air 90 games on over-the-air television in 2…

Breaking down the Warriors 2026-27 schedule — 5:30 PM ET Here's everything you need to know about the Warriors' 2026-27 schedule.

Detroit Pistons Full Regular Season Schedule Breakdown — 5:30 PM ET The NBA officially released the full 2026-27 regular season schedule earlier today, and the Detroit Pistons have an important opening week on the docket

WATCH: Indiana safety Amare Ferrell, cornerback Jamari Sharpe press conferences — 5:30 PM ET Two of Indiana’s most senior defensive backs addressed the media during Fall Camp on Thursday afternoon.

America's first indoor 18-hole ‘golf course' is in the works — 5:30 PM ET CityGolf USA's Nashville venue will feature 18 sequential simulator holes, offering a cross of real and virtual golf inside a sprawling warehouse.

Cup Champ Proposes IndyCar-Inspired Fix for NASCAR’s Next Gen Problem — 5:30 PM ET NASCAR wanted to level the playing field. It was arguably the main reason behind the Next Gen cars being introduced in 2022.

Utah Open celebrating its 100th anniversary this week at Riverside Country Club in Provo — 5:30 PM ET Utah's Larry H. Miller Company and the Utah Section PGA made a $100,000 gift to Special Olympics Utah to kick off the 100th Utah Open golf tournament

Caleb Williams won’t play in Bears preseason opener Saturday vs. Browns — 5:30 PM ET CHICAGO — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field, coach Ben Johnson announced before practice Thursday. Sa…

Top receiver Malik Nabers takes a 'big step' forward at Giants training camp — 5:29 PM ET Malik Nabers wore a red no-contact jersey like the quarterbacks and caught a handful of passes from them, much to the delight of the players around him. The New York Giants' No. 1 receiver isn't full…

Kushner & Iger's $12.5B Steal of the Century — 5:29 PM ET Lakers Acquired For $12.5B, Brady's CardVault Raises Funding, Serena William's New Venture Fund

Scottie Scheffler delivers honest verdict on the state of his game after day one at FedEx St. Jude — 5:29 PM ET Scottie Scheffler played alongside Rory McIlroy on day one of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Kiffin maintaining initial stance on D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 of former LSU QB Jayden Daniels — 5:29 PM ET LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Thursday that he is standing by his initial stance on allowing cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey previously worn by 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels…

Rockets star Kevin Durant posts heartfelt tribute after Russell Westbrook's retirement — 5:28 PM ET Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook grew up together in the NBA as Oklahoma City Thunder teammates. On Thursday, the Rockets star paid respect to his friend after Westbrook retired.

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Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 bonus bets by targeting NFL preseason, MLB Field of Dreams Game, Aug. 13 — 5:35 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for NFL and MLB betting on Thursday

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers, breakouts, busts from model that called Daniel Jones' big year — 5:26 PM ET SportsLine simulated the upcoming NFL season 10,000 times to help form your early 2026 Fantasy football draft strategy

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Busts per model that called Terry McLaurin's down year — 5:24 PM ET SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts 2026 to fade during your Fantasy football draft prep

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for NFL preseason, MLB Field of Dreams Game — 5:22 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NFL and MLB betting on Thursday

Steelers 2026 NFL futures odds: Will Aaron Rodgers' last hurrah work in reunion with coach Mike McCarthy? — 5:20 PM ET How will the Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers relationship go in Pittsburgh?

Phillies vs. Twins prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Game picks for Thursday from proven model — 5:11 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated Philadelphia Phillies vs. Minnesota Twins 10,000 times and revealed its MLB at Field of Dreams Game picks for Thursday's matchup

2026 NFL preseason Week 1 NFL odds, best picks today: Expert backs Titans in Thursday best bets — 5:00 PM ET SportsLine's Larry Hartstein reveals his best bets for NFL preseason action on Thursday, August 13

NFL DFS: Week 1 NFL preseason daily fantasy football picks, Thursday lineups for DraftKings, FanDuel — 4:45 PM ET R.J. White shares his top NFL DFS picks and lineups for the Week 1 NFL preseason schedule on Thursday

NFL preseason Week 1 schedule: One reason to watch each game — 4:45 PM ET A look at some of the biggest storylines as Week 1 of preseason action kicks off

NFL training camp injuries tracker: Latest updates on Chuba Hubbard, Christian McCaffrey, Alec Pierce and more — 4:29 PM ET Keep track of every major injury, setback, and recovery timeline across the league as teams prepare for the upcoming season

Winners and losers of the 2026-27 NBA schedule: A weird Opening Day, a James family reunion and more — 4:09 PM ET The full schedule for the upcoming season is out and not everyone is running happily to the calendar

Bears owner responds to speculation of a possible name change if the team moves to Indiana — 3:57 PM ET A change of venue could be coming for the Bears, but will it affect their team name?

NBA schedule release: 10 key dates to circle for 2026-27 season from big returns to rivalries renewed — 3:49 PM ET The NBA season tips off on Oct. 20 as the reigning champion Knicks host the 76ers, plus there's a packed Christmas Day slate

Could Mark Walter sell the Dodgers next? Why Shohei Ohtani makes a potential deal more complicated than Lakers — 3:46 PM ET Walter is selling the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a reported $12.5 billion

UFC 330 predictions, odds, best bets: Ian Garry prop and big underdog among top picks to consider — 3:36 PM ET The action heats up on Saturday night in Philadelphia and there's plenty of ways to get in on it

HQ PM Newsletter 8/13/2026 — 3:30 PM ET What to watch Thursday night: NFL preseason, Brewers vs. Dodgers + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: 49ers vs. Titans, Brewers vs. Dodgers and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease and desist after Tigers give No. 5 jersey to DJ Pickett — 3:03 PM ET Daniels' salvo towards LSU faced immediate backlash

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Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds — 5:51 PM ET Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.

Man City reject fresh Rodri bid - Friday's gossip — 5:37 PM ET Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tijjani Reijnders set to leave Manchester City, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, plus more.

Warrington crush York to boost top-two hopes — 5:33 PM ET Warrington's teenage sensation Ewan Irwin dazzles as Sam Burgess' men beat York Knights at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

'I hope you're not sick of my face' - Hunt wants more after 200m gold — 5:23 PM ET Great Britain's Amy Hunt reacts to taking her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships by winning the women's 200m, but stresses that "it's not over yet" as she looks forward to the s…

'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat — 5:09 PM ET England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.

'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold — 5:08 PM ET GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.

English wins Ireland's first men's gold in 800m — 4:57 PM ET Mark English wins gold in the 800m to earn Ireland's first men's gold at a European Athletics Championships, a race that GB's Max Burgin is forced to drop out from through injury.

PSG agree deal in principle for Barcelona's Torres — 4:36 PM ET Paris St-Germain agree a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about £43m.

English makes history with European 800m gold — 4:35 PM ET Mark English becomes the first man to win a gold medal for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships as he wins the 800m in Birmingham.

English makes history with European 800m gold as Adeleke wins silver — 4:35 PM ET Mark English becomes the first man to win a gold medal for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships as he wins the 800m in Birmingham.

Draper loses in Cincinnati as Norrie progresses — 4:25 PM ET Britain's Jack Draper slumps to a straight sets defeat in the first round of the Cincinnati Open although compatriot Cameron Norrie progresses.

GB teenager Nowacki wins dramatic European gold — 4:08 PM ET British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Done in a weekend - the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA — 4:00 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn (£9.3bn) sale was agreed in the space of a weekend, leaving the NBA world and fans in shock.

Nowacki wins European 200m breaststroke gold in thrilling finish — 3:34 PM ET Britain's Filip Nowacki wins gold in the 200m breaststroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris with a thrilling finish.

Can Werro recover from heavy fall to challenge for 800m gold? — 3:04 PM ET Having suffered a fall in the 800m semi-finals, Audrey Werro may have to contend with physical and mental consequences in the finals as she faces stiff competition in Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broed…

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Leigh dent Leeds’ title ambitions as Super League set to reject £7m NRL deal — 5:47 PM ET Leeds 16-20 LeighClubs optimistic of securing better offer soonOn what may prove to be the most significant day in Super League’s modern history away from the field, Leigh Leopards blew wide open the…

Rangers crash out of Europa League as Derek McInnes’s winless start goes on — 5:30 PM ET Rangers 1-1 Jagiellonia Bialystok (2-3 agg)Spirited Hearts hold Benfica but also out of competitionDerek McInnes’s fledgling tenure as Rangers manager is in disarray after his side exited the Europa…

Quicksilver Amy Hunt flies to glorious golden double with 200m triumph — 5:22 PM ET Hunt had won 100m already; Asher-Smith wins bronzeMark English wins 800m for Ireland’s first men’s goldTwo down. Two to go. Amy Hunt’s dream of winning a record four gold medals at a single European…

Jack Draper ‘in difficult place’ after defeat by Martín Landaluce at Cincinnati Open — 3:50 PM ET Former world No 4 slumps to 6-3, 7-5 first-round lossDraper still recovering from long-term arm injuryThe minuscule amount of confidence and self-belief Jack Draper currently has to call upon in the…

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Beneficiary of $21.7 Million Stock Sale as Paramount Merger Is Stuck on Hold — 5:21 PM ET David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has now sold over $195 million worth of stock since the media company clinched a deal to be acquired by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance e…

Matthew McConaughey Says Acting in ‘The Wedding Planner’ With Jennifer Lopez Saved Him From Being Searched at U.S.-Mexico Border: ‘They Let Me Go’ — 5:20 PM ET Matthew McConaughey revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that acting alongside Jennifer Lopez in 2001’s “The Wedding Planner” ended up getting him out of a “major mess-up” at the U.S.-Mexico…

Tramell Tillman Says ‘I Had to Sign NDAs’ Before Even Meeting for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role: ‘A Little Frustrating Because Everything Was Shrouded in Secrecy’ — 4:32 PM ET Tramell Tillman is going to play a big role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future. And he can finally talk about it. Tillman, who won an Emmy last year for his supporting role in Apple TV’s “Seve…

Matthew McConaughey on Immortality, Shooting With Linklater and Nolan and Teaching His Film Students Not to Fear ‘Doing Something Sh—y’ — 4:30 PM ET In all his homespun wisdom, Matthew McConaughey doesn’t think the world is a stage — he thinks it’s a story told by the fire. “Am I doing things that I want to last? Yeah. Am I trying to build bonfir…

NFL Preseason 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch Pro Football Games Online — 4:24 PM ET Although the first game of the preseason is the NFL Hall of Fame Game, the rest of the teams in the league begin play during Week 1 of preseason on Thursday, Aug. 13. The NFL 2025-27 season is just a…

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Gerhard Zeiler to Recieve Directorate Award at This Year’s International Emmys — 4:20 PM ET Warner Bros. Discovery president of international Gerhard Zeiler has been tapped to receive the 2026 International Emmy Directorate Award. He joins Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria, who was…

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Finale Hits 21 Million Viewers in Three Days — 4:13 PM ET “House of the Dragon” concluded its third season on HBO on Sunday night, with the finale reaching 21 million viewers in its first three days of availability. More than 11 million of those viewers wer…

WOW – Women Of Wrestling Sets Major Season 5 Expansion, Jeanie Buss to Appear On-Camera (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:00 PM ET WOW – Women Of Wrestling is going through a major growth spurt for its fifth season — which includes the league’s first live broadcast and expanded on-camera presence from Jeanie Buss. Season 5 will…

Stretching Time: Nicolaas Schmidt on ‘September Afternoon’ — 3:53 PM ET On a windy afternoon, a family packs a beach bag, perhaps for the last time, and languidly walks towards the coast. A sense of gloom hangs in the air. While the child and her mother play in the sand,…

This AI Startup Made a 24-Hour AI News Channel. Who Wants This? — 3:37 PM ET Is there an audience for AI-delivered news? Public data says no, and previous attempts to deliver such ventures have yielded many human-written stories about projects that never materialized. And yet…

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Great Movie and TV Adaptations From 21st- Century Thrillers — 5:08 PM ET From “Slow Horses” to “Big Little Lies,” our list of great psychological thrillers, spy novels and crime fiction have inspired a heap of great adaptations.

Readers Choose the Best Thrillers and Mysteries of the Century — 4:30 PM ET The backbone of the list: nine novels by Tana French, and five novels each from John le Carré, Kate Atkinson and Mick Herron.

‘Mysterious Skin’: One of the Great Movies of the Early 2000s — 3:57 PM ET Gregg Araki’s coming-of-age drama, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, tracks the story of two traumas with one source: a baseball coach.

John Crowley, Author of Reality-Blurring Fantasy Novels Like ‘Little, Big,‘ Dies at 83 — 3:47 PM ET The eminent critic Harold Bloom called his 1981 book “Little, Big” a “neglected masterpiece” and one of the best novels of the 20th century.

‘An American Daughter’ Review: Wendy Wasserstein’s Cautionary Tale — 3:29 PM ET The playwright’s drama about a woman’s troubled nomination for surgeon general arrives Off Broadway. It’s all very ’90s and still very now.

📰 Hollywood Reporter (3 stories)

When and Where to Watch ‘Camp Rock 3’ — 4:35 PM ET After 16 long years, 'Camp Rock' (and the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato) return for a highly-anticipated third go-around.

Matthew McConaughey: ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Pays “by Far” My Best “Mailbox Money” — 4:33 PM ET The actor on how his 2003 rom-com is "the gift that keeps on giving."

‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Sets Premiere Day Viewing Record for Apple TV — 3:02 PM ET The show's return drew nearly 300 million minutes of viewing time on Aug. 4 and 5.

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What to know as a gang leader goes on trial in Tupac's murder
— BBC News, 5:14 PM ET
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, the intrigue over who killed him and why has only grown.

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