⚡ News Roundup: 236 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Aug 19)

Champions League play-offs, first legs — BBC News, 6:26 PM ET Featuring Celtic v LASK and six more matches

Champions League play-offs, first legs — BBC Sport, 6:26 PM ET Featuring Celtic v LASK and six more matches

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK — BBC News, 5:59 PM ET The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.

Ossoff annoys Trump, White House, to Democratic delight and dismay — The Hill, 5:56 PM ET Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) found a way to annoy President Trump and his White House aides. And a number of Democrats are loving every moment of it. The Georgia senator seemingly got under Trump’s skin e…

UFC's Michael 'Venom' Page books RAF debut — Yahoo Sports, 5:54 PM ET Michael 'Venom' Page has a date and opponent for his RAF wrestling debut.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Coming Back To Canada's Best Race Track — Yahoo Sports, 5:54 PM ET "We are very happy to have the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series back competing at our track," said Myles Brandt, President and General Manager of CTMP. "The series has produced some of the most thrilling racin…

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to Move Back to the U.K. — Hollywood Reporter, 5:52 PM ET The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to leave California and take up a private residence outside London after leaving for the U.S. in 2020.

NASA’s Attempt to Save the Swift Telescope Has Failed — 5:51 PM ET NASA’s Swift Observatory, which studies some of the most powerful explosions in the universe, will soon burn up in the atmosphere.

Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time — 5:49 PM ET The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.

Trump, Who Has Amassed Enormous Wealth in Crypto, Hosts Industry Leaders — 5:49 PM ET President Trump called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor.

Mamdani Sues City Council Over $10,000 Bonuses to Teachers’ Aides — 5:47 PM ET New York City says the Council’s legislation violates collective bargaining law. The dispute could set up the first high-profile battle between the mayor and a public sector union.

Alabama Democrats Look for a Black Backlash Over Voting Rights — 5:39 PM ET Democrats in Alabama and beyond are trying to harness Black anger over the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act and the Republican redistricting that followed.

Trump to Appear on Radio With Michael Cohen, His Onetime Nemesis — 5:37 PM ET The call is the latest sign of a rapprochement between President Trump and his former fixer, who served as the star witness against his former boss in New York State Court.

Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to Britain After 6 Years in U.S. — 5:37 PM ET The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.

Columnist Ross Barkan Apologizes Amid Plagiarism Scandal — 5:34 PM ET Mr. Barkan, who has written for New York magazine and The New York Times, said he had “never intended to crib from anyone’s work.”

Tom Begich, a Scion of Democratic Politics, Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor — 5:20 PM ET Tom Begich, a former Democratic legislator and singer-songwriter, will be one of four candidates on the ranked-choice ballot for governor in November.

Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy — 5:16 PM ET Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.

Natalie Harp, Trump’s Most Devoted Aide, Is Always by His Side. What Exactly Does She Do? — 5:01 PM ET President Trump’s White House aide Natalie Harp is always by his side. What, exactly, does she do?

Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Eases Bond Investor Stress — 4:50 PM ET Government bond yields fell and stocks rose on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court — 4:50 PM ET The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.

Inside the Data Center Capital of the World — 4:50 PM ET Cecilia Kang, who covers technology and regulatory policy for The New York Times, traveled to the “data center capital of the world” to see how the A.I. boom is affecting Loudoun County, Va.

Trump and Canada’s Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger — 4:45 PM ET After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.

Driver Kills 2 Milligan University Cycling Team Members, Officials Say — 4:37 PM ET Milligan University said two members of its cycling team had been killed. At least seven others were injured, officials said.

U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues — 4:32 PM ET President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.

Suspect in Deadly L.A. Fire Pleads Not Guilty Again After Mistrial — 4:32 PM ET The man accused of setting the blaze that later turned deadly in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood is now readying for a new prosecution after a previous effort in June failed.

More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries — 4:20 PM ET A series of recent losses has eroded the president’s winning record, raising new questions about his hold over the party’s voters.

Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers — 4:18 PM ET Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.

Voters Aren’t Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centers — 4:05 PM ET As a backlash grows over data centers, more local officials are facing recall elections for their support of the computing sites.

More Than 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse — 4:03 PM ET The country’s small-scale gold mining sector has been booming in recent years, leading to a series of deadly accidents.

China Wants Its Tech Champions to Raise Money at Home — 4:02 PM ET Blockbuster market debuts by two technology companies show how Beijing is turning to local investors to finance its A.I. ambitions and reduce reliance on Wall Street.

Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion — 4:02 PM ET The deal is significant for the artificial intelligence industry, uniting Stripe’s payments business with OpenRouter’s helping businesses direct their spending on A.I. models.

How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz — 3:59 PM ET With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys.

The ‘Crack Spread’ Is Going to Make Your Life Unpleasant — 3:53 PM ET Gas prices are going to remain high. Don’t blame the price of crude oil.

Byron Donalds Is Favored to Become Florida’s First Black Governor — 3:50 PM ET Byron Donalds, a three-term congressman who won the state’s Republican primary on Tuesday, endorsed President Trump over his own governor, Ron DeSantis. The payoff has been huge.

More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting — 3:46 PM ET Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures.

Moderna, Merck Say mRNA Vaccine Prevents Melanoma From Returning — 3:38 PM ET Moderna and Merck say the experimental vaccine prevented the return and spread of the cancer in high-risk melanoma patients.

Derrick Parker, Known as New York’s ‘Hip-Hop Cop,’ Dies at 65 — 3:27 PM ET A veteran detective with deep connections in the city’s rap scene, he served as a one-man intelligence unit and liaison to the music world.

In Wyoming’s G.O.P. Primaries, an Emphatic Rebuke of the Hard Right — 3:26 PM ET The Wyoming Freedom Caucus had ambitions for a total takeover of elected state government. But its candidates were rejected from the governor’s mansion to the Legislature.

The Local: Vaccines and Lip Balm — 3:09 PM ET Why so many kids in Minnesota aren’t getting vaccinated.

Google’s Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? — 3:06 PM ET The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?

Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less — 5:29 PM ET As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.

Treasury, IRS move to restrict refundable tax credits to certain immigrants — 5:19 PM ET The move would likely impact hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have Social Security numbers and have received authorization to work in the U.S., experts said.

Carvana shares are under pressure this week as Mark Walter probe fuels investor jitters — 5:05 PM ET The scrutiny raised questions about what could happen to Walter's Carvana position if fallout from the investigation pressures him to raise cash.

U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade — 5:01 PM ET

You don't need a rewards card — you need a lower interest rate. Here are 3 zero-interest cards to consider — 5:01 PM ET High credit card interest rates can easily wipe out any value a rewards card can offer you. Here are the top 0% APR credit cards to consider.

Cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar — 4:34 PM ET The combination regimen significantly extended the time patients lived without their melanoma returning, compared with Keytruda alone.

Trump touted a deal to avert new tariffs on Canada. Here's what we know so far — 4:10 PM ET Trump's new tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods were set to take effect Wednesday, but were postponed by three days.

Stripe to buy OpenRouter as fintech expands deeper into AI — 4:10 PM ET Stripe said it's acquiring OpenRouter, as the payments company expands into the artificial intelligence model market.

OpenAI 'will be a public company in 2027' or sooner, CFO Friar tells employees — 4:07 PM ET In an all hands meeting, Friar told employees not worry about rival Anthropic's IPO timeline.

Yields pull back from multi-year highs after Treasury Department says it will double government debt repurchase size — 4:03 PM ET Longer-term U.S. Treasury yields pulled back on Wednesday after the Treasury Department announced an upscaled buyback operation of the nation's debt.

Bessent moves to curb Treasury yields, putting new pressure on Warsh's Fed — 4:02 PM ET Treasury's move to buy back more long-term debt cooled a bond selloff, but economists warn it could raise new inflation and independence questions for the Fed

Marvell's stock pops 10% on AI chip deal that lets Google buy up to $12.2 billion in shares — 4:01 PM ET Google and its competitors have been pursuing custom chips to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on Nvidia.

Lowe's gives muted outlook as it sees 'pressure' in home improvement spending — 4:00 PM ET Lowe's reported mixed quarterly results as the retailer said it continued to see pressure in home improvement spending.

Target says its turnaround is picking up steam, with help from a big tariff refund — 4:00 PM ET Target posted better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter sales and raised its full-year outlook.

Getting in on single-stock futures? Watch for these potential tax surprises — 3:59 PM ET Single-stock futures are enticing for active retail traders, but they may come with unintended tax consequences.

Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market — 3:49 PM ET The announcement targets the sensitive longer-duration part of the Treasury market.

Champions League play-offs, first legs — 6:26 PM ET Featuring Celtic v LASK and six more matches

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK — 5:59 PM ET The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.

Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash — 5:32 PM ET Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.

Rashford wants to play football 'without name mentioned every day' — 4:56 PM ET Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.

People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged — 4:54 PM ET Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.

Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces — 4:45 PM ET Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March

Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election — 4:34 PM ET Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky — 3:59 PM ET Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky — 3:59 PM ET Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.

Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation — 3:59 PM ET The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.

How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain — 3:49 PM ET Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

Behaviour guidelines for life in UK published for asylum seekers — 3:45 PM ET The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.

US long-term borrowing costs ease after government steps in — 3:26 PM ET It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman? — 3:02 PM ET One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.

Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman? — 3:02 PM ET One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.

The U.S. national debt now stands at $40 trillion — 5:51 PM ET The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit to ma…

FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing — 5:40 PM ET Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed policy released Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission.

'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high — 5:19 PM ET Many Federal Reserve officials think the central bank will have to lift its key short-term interest rate in the coming months if inflation doesn't subside, minutes of the Fed's meeting last month sho…

How did U.S. debt hit $40 trillion? Here's what to know — 5:09 PM ET There is a lot to unpack about the national debt. Here's a starter guide to what's happening with the national debt right now.

What to know about the fake election poll numbers shared and retracted by a mysterious company — 4:59 PM ET Locked in a competitive reelection race, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared on social media last week that a new poll was evidence that her campaign was "gaining momentum."

WATCH: Trump talks about North Korea, interest rates while hosting cryptocurrency leaders at the White House — 4:39 PM ET President Donald Trump held court on Wednesday with several cryptocurrency and finance leaders for an event on digital assets.

An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again — 4:22 PM ET Normally quiet, the bond market can occasionally send warning signals loud enough to hit stock markets worldwide and even grab the attention of U.S. presidents and other world leaders.

WATCH: Trump previews new White House helipad — 4:14 PM ET At times, the president sounded almost like a construction manager, singing the praises of granite over asphalt in painstaking detail and noting for reporters he brought out for the show that the sto…

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery — 4:04 PM ET Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at lea…

Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial — 3:34 PM ET The judge in the case of a Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was ordered removed Wednesday, as the defendant seeks a new trial in a case t…

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says — 3:34 PM ET Cosmic radiation comes from space. Only a small amount reaches the Earth's surface, but exposure is greater for people flying at high altitudes.

“I get along with him very well.” — 5:35 PM ET US President Donald Trump praised his relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.

Israeli strike on Gaza City police headquarters kills women’s police chief — 5:22 PM ET An Israeli strike on Gaza City’s police headquarters has killed the women’s police chief and several officers.

Displaced Lebanese watch southern Lebanon’s ‘pilot zones’ from afar — 5:10 PM ET “You can't do anything. Just stand here and watch.” Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.

Israel orders inquiry into killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza — 5:09 PM ET The Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.

USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts — 5:01 PM ET Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.

Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland — 4:53 PM ET Ceuta leaders want children returned to Morocco, but Madrid says deporting them is 'outrageous'.

Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread — 4:39 PM ET Moderna's mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.

What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria? — 4:18 PM ET US envoy warns Israel's strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.

Seven people, mostly foreign tourists, killed in helicopter crash in Kenya — 3:53 PM ET Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and NBCUniversal journalist Jose Suarez are among the dead.

582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave — 3:26 PM ET A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.

Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections — 3:09 PM ET Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.

Australian politics live: Penny Wong says government ‘outraged’ and will call in Israel ambassador over IDF decision not to investigate Frankcom killing — 5:37 PM ET Foreign affairs minister says timing of decision was ‘especially insulting’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s gross national debt to tick…

Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor — 5:37 PM ET MyPillow founder and Trump ally lost primary to Lisa Demuth by 11 points, but still refuses to concede defeatUS politics live – latest updatesThe pillow salesman, Trump supporter and election denier…

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent — 5:30 PM ET Andy Burnham promises drive to tackle toxic waste, raise fines and use AI-powered drones to detect illegal activityIllegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent will be cleared up using taxpayer m…

‘Not another Trump sycophant’: Democrats blast Trump’s nomination of Heidi Overton for FDA chief – live — 5:30 PM ET The abortion opponent stood next to the president as he made false claims about vaccines last weekTrump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDASign up for the US Breaking News ema…

US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time — 5:24 PM ET Milestone marks years of government spending that grew under both Donald Trump and Joe BidenUS debt reached $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, the US treasury department said, after the governmen…

Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom — 5:17 PM ET Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoyFollow our Australia news live bl…

Thousands of pounds of squid spilled on Rhode Island highway – video — 4:43 PM ET The Rhode Island town of Narragansett was left with a very smelly cleanup over the weekend after thousands of squid spilled over the highway. The incident happened on Sunday morning when the driver o…

Five Americans among seven killed in safari helicopter crash in Kenya — 4:17 PM ET Officials say all seven people onboard killed, including Telemundo executive and Ecuador intelligence chiefSeven people, including five Americans, were killed when a safari helicopter crashed on Wedn…

Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment — 3:35 PM ET ‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive Senate candidate said. ‘But I think people see through that’US politics live – latest updatesIt wasn’t supposed to be this way.In conserv…

Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup — 5:51 PM ET SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.

Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’ — 5:48 PM ET After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.

Rillet raises $100M Series C at $1B valuation — 2 years after emerging from stealth — 4:12 PM ET AI-native account startup Rillet became a unicorn, led by Iconiq, after it doubled its ARR in the past three months, it said.

Gwyneth Paltrow allegedly set to throw dinner in honor of Sam Altman — 4:04 PM ET The actress' firm Kinship Ventures is an investor in the company.

Gambling on the Little League World Series? Sports bettors have gone too far — 4:01 PM ET Have we tried turning off society and turning it back on again?

AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t — 3:11 PM ET As AI becomes harder to avoid, consumers are growing more wary of the technology — and Silicon Valley is discovering that widespread adoption doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance.

Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting — 5:27 PM ET A Trump-aligned think tank has ties to a highly unusual Census Bureau report that the president is using to renew false claims of widespread voting by non-U.S. citizens in 2020, NPR has learned.

Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta — 5:20 PM ET The former Meta employee testified that the company culture prioritized user numbers over child safety measures.

The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T. — 4:09 PM ET The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates —pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.

Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records — 3:45 PM ET Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by trying to conceal emails about the origins of the COVID-1 pandemic.

A Stubbornly Naive Group of GOP Senators — 5:11 PM ET A small caucus of non-MAGA Republicans keeps falling for the president’s flimsy promises.

Are You Sure You Want a Car With a Giant Touch Screen? — 4:22 PM ET The AI boom is making phones and laptops more expensive. Cars are next.

Why the Closing of Harvard’s Writing Center Matters — 4:07 PM ET Students, faculty members, and alumni are asking how seriously the school is taking human learning in the age of AI.

The ‘Resistance’ Is Over — 3:22 PM ET The insurgent left cares more about its own factional agenda than the president’s threats to democracy.

Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops — 4:21 PM ET Framework says it's replacing some out-of-warranty AMD mainboards.

Flight attendants freaked out that Google is buying tons of Spirit employee data — 4:04 PM ET Bankrupt Spirit accused of selling out workers in massive data sale to Google.

FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies — 3:45 PM ET FCC decides 1Gbps is too fast, standard must be "technologically neutral."

Ossoff annoys Trump, White House, to Democratic delight and dismay — 5:56 PM ET Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) found a way to annoy President Trump and his White House aides. And a number of Democrats are loving every moment of it. The Georgia senator seemingly got under Trump’s skin e…

Data center fervor ignites Ohio Senate race — 5:52 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Data center fervor ignites Ohio Senate race One of the most competitive Senate races this year is pivoting around data centers. © Greg Nash The contest in…

Trump claims he will meet with Kim Jong Un, North Korea has 57 nukes — 5:42 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump claims he will meet with Kim Jong Un, North Korea has 57 nukes Pre…

Trump's border plans spark controversy at Texas national park — 5:41 PM ET The Trump administration’s border construction plans inside a national park have hit a wall: resistance from community members ranging from environmental activists to county sheriffs. Last year, news…

Crash involving Tennessee university's cycling team leaves 2 dead — 5:30 PM ET Universities in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee are extending condolences to Milligan University after a fatal crash involving Milligan's cycling team on Wednesday morning.

National debt crosses $40 trillion — 5:23 PM ET The U.S. national debt crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, according to newly released data from the Treasury Department. It marks a key milestone for the U.S., which has seen its total outstanding debt…

Derek Chauvin asks state to reconsider George Floyd murder conviction — 5:21 PM ET Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, is requesting a dismissal of state murder charges in the case. This is the third time the former po…

US ambassador to India causes diplomatic firestorm with Kashmir comment — 4:58 PM ET U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday stirred a diplomatic firestorm after he told reporters that the state of Jammu and Kashmir is an “important part of India.” Gor reignited diplomatic t…

Federal court pauses Trump changes to Teen Pregnancy Prevention program — 4:56 PM ET A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s changes to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program that resulted in the abrupt loss of tens of mil…

UAE cuts off trade with Iran after missiles land in water — 4:38 PM ET The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Tuesday it is cutting off trade with Iran after accusing it of firing two missiles toward the UAE. Afra Al Hameli, director of the UAE's Ministry of Foreign A…

Trump plays down bond market fears, pushes interest rate cuts — 4:25 PM ET President Trump downplayed concerns around the bond market and called for lower interest rates during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives at the White House on Wednesday. “No, I don’t think so,”…

Democrats flip Pennsylvania state House seat in Trump district — 4:09 PM ET Democrats are declaring victory in a Tuesday special election for a Pennsylvania state House seat, flipping a district that has supported Republican candidates for decades. Brandon Dukes, the Democra…

Kennedy Center delays restoring Trump’s name to front amid legal battle — 4:06 PM ET The Kennedy Center has agreed to hold off on placing President Trump’s name onto the performing arts building amid an ongoing legal battle over the venue. The center’s Trump-aligned board voted last…

Trump to sit down with Michael Cohen for interview, former fixer says — 3:59 PM ET President Trump will sit for an interview with Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney turned critic, who admitted to facilitating payments to adult film actor Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleg…

Turley says fake pollster 'raises an interesting legal question' — 3:51 PM ET Jonathan Turley, a George Washington University Law School professor, on Wednesday said the fake pollster that claimed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) and former Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Fr…

What it means that Democrats are winning special elections in Trump country — 5:02 PM ET The latest victory came in a state House race near Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an attempt on his life in 2024 and won big.

Ties to data centers could cost Ohio Sen. Jon Husted his seat, memo warns — 4:31 PM ET A GOP memo obtained by The Post urges the tech industry to take action to improve the image of the controversial facilities.

Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year — 4:06 PM ET In an impromptu White House meeting with reporters, the president touted his relationship with Kim and said North Korea has “57 very powerful nuclear weapons.”

What happens next to Alex Vindman’s multimillion-dollar war chest? — 3:58 PM ET The Senate candidate raised more than $16 million before the Florida primary and probably will still have significant funds once outstanding balances are settled.

UFC's Michael 'Venom' Page books RAF debut — 5:54 PM ET Michael 'Venom' Page has a date and opponent for his RAF wrestling debut.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Coming Back To Canada's Best Race Track — 5:54 PM ET "We are very happy to have the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series back competing at our track," said Myles Brandt, President and General Manager of CTMP. "The series has produced some of the most thrilling racin…

First in 43 years! Azan Awais matches unwanted Pakistan record in England Test — 5:54 PM ET Pakistan's opening batsman, Azan Awais, faced an unfortunate fate as he was dismissed on the very first ball of the Test match by a brilliant lbw delivery from Ollie Robinson. Joining the ranks of el…

Every Dodgers transaction throughout 2026 season — 5:53 PM ET Keeping track of the 40-man roster, one roster move at a time.

Rams have easy trade partner if they must move a tight end — 5:52 PM ET The Packers need a tight end, the Rams have too many of them

Two Notre Dame stars named to USA TODAY’s preseason All-American team — 5:51 PM ET Notre Dame football saw two of its stars getting more preseason love, as they were named to the USA TODAY All-American team.

Dodgers activate Brock Stewart off injured list, DFA Jonathan Hernández — 5:51 PM ET 3rd DFA of Hernández this season; 40-man roster spot open for when Tyler Glasnow returns next week

White Sox 3, Cubs 0: The weather was here. Wish the game had been beautiful — 5:50 PM ET The Cubs offense vanished in a loss to the White Sox.

Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over Malaga — 5:49 PM ET Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena's superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez.However, substitutes Lee and…

Lee Kang-in scores on debut as Atletico Madrid cruise past Malaga — 5:48 PM ET Lee Kang-in scored a superb debut goal as Atletico Madrid opened their LaLiga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga. Alex Baena also struck a stunning free-kick as Diego Simeone's side finally wore dow…

Man City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders joins Saudi side Al Qadsiah — 5:48 PM ET Tijjani Reijnders has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah from Manchester City, the Premier League club have announced. The Dutchman has moved on a permanent deal after City accept…

Trevon Diggs: I'm looking to show I'm still the best — 5:48 PM ET Trevon Diggs led the league with 11 interceptions in 2021 and earned All-Pro honors, becoming one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL in his second season.

Surprising trade update surfaces on Browns' Shedeur Sanders — 5:47 PM ET The latest on if Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders could get traded.

Biggest College Football Quarterback Battles — 5:47 PM ET The season is almost here, but these quarterback battles are still going. These five position fights could make or break their teams.

Keba Keita will enter transfer portal, could return to BYU — 5:46 PM ET The Mali native signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers following the NBA draft and played well during summer league, but now will put his professional career on hold for one last ride…

World’s top-ranked racehorse Ombudsman beaten into 4th in Juddmonte International won by Item — 5:46 PM ET A surprise result in one of Britain’s most prestigious horse races saw the world’s top-ranked thoroughbred Ombudsman finish just fourth behind 10-1 winner Item.

British high school soccer team visits Chenango Forks — 5:45 PM ET CHENANGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A British soccer team, or football as they call it across the pond, made its biennial trip to the Southern Tier. The Harvey Grammar School from Folkestone, England has be…

Duran scores twice as Celtic beat LASK to take big step towards Champions League — 5:45 PM ET Celtic take a huge step towards the Champions League as two stunning Camilo Duran strikes help carve out a commanding first-leg play-off lead against LASK.

Brazil under-17s face Venezuela this Thursday — 5:45 PM ET Brazil U-17 team plays friendly against Venezuela this ThursdayCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBFThe Brazil Under-17 National Team faces Venezuela this Thursday (20) at 11 a.m. at Granja Comary, in Teresó…

JC native Daquan Jones visits with Patriots and Titans — 5:44 PM ET (WIVT/WBGH) – A Johnson City native who most recently played for the Buffalo Bills has been working out with some new teams as the NFL season nears. DaQuan Jones visited the Bills division rival New…

Ex-Eagles star got the better of his old team — and explained why his job feels ‘easier’ now — 5:44 PM ET Eagles stars are not speaking with former teammate.

Choctaw football earns Super 25 preseason rank; top 5 in 4A — 5:42 PM ET After last year's Final 4 campaign and a successful offseason, Choctawhatchee football ranked No. 25 in the USA Today Florida Network Super 25 poll.

Trade terms for Jaguars-Giants Daniel Faalele deal revealed — 5:41 PM ET The trade terms for the Jaguars and Giants Daniel Faalele deal have been reported.

Manchester City Are Still Showing Interest In This Chelsea Full-Back: Should Maresca Move In For Him? — 5:41 PM ET In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Manchester City are still showing interest in Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club have launched a fre…

Texas Rangers lineup for August 19, 2026 — 5:40 PM ET Texas against the Nationals, again

Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 16 – Gearing up for Buffalo — 5:40 PM ET What happened on Day 16 of Cleveland Browns training camp?

NFL players are now suing to have the option for NCAA eligibility — 5:40 PM ET Jack Byburn, a current Tampa Bay Buccaneer, is suing to have the option to return to college football in 2026

Atlético Madrid & Napoli discuss surprise player swap deal — 5:40 PM ET The brass at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid recently held a round of discussions with their counterparts at Italian outfit Napoli, over a potential player swap deal.This comes amid the understanding…

Brock Stewart Returns as Dodgers Continue Bullpen Overhaul — 5:39 PM ET The Dodgers announced that Brock Stewart is back from the injured list, and in a corresponding move, the team DFA'd Jonathan Hernandezt.

Urquidy deals, White Sox finally get last laugh at Wrigley, 3-0 — 5:38 PM ET Turns out strong pitching, slick defense and not getting walked off is a pretty good formula

How LeBron's son Bryce James played in Arizona's loss to Lithuania — 5:38 PM ET The Wildcats' reserve got significant playing time.

Herb Hand, Nate Pabst talk FSU offensive line ahead of season opener: “I like the way that the unit’s coming together” — 5:37 PM ET Florida State’s offensive line has been one of the most talked-about position groups through fall camp, and on Wednesday, both O-line coach Herb Hand and veteran lineman Nate Pabst met with local med…

Buss Family Drama Won’t Stop Lakers Sale to Iger and Kushner — 5:37 PM ET Sources say the deal is unaffected by the Buss family dispute.

Elite bat-to-ball skills are fueling a career year for this Marlins speedster — 5:37 PM ET Not many have a higher BA than the speedy Miami infielder.

3 Ole Miss football players, including Dae'Quan Wright, get 2026 eligibility, per report — 5:37 PM ET Three former Ole Miss football players got a temporary restraining order that will allow them to play college football in 2026, per a report.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin’s open fall camp practice: Defense has a day — 5:37 PM ET The Badgers held a practice for fans to watch on Tuesday evening.

5 takeaways after the final practice of Broncos training camp — 5:36 PM ET The Broncos wrapped up training camp with Day 14 of practice on Wednesday. Here are five quick takeaways.

Is Aidan O’Connell on hot seat?Las Vegas Raiders 53-man roster prediction ahead of Houston Texans preseason game — 5:36 PM ET Updating last week’s roster prediction with one preseason game in the books

What season-ending injury to No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd means for Wings' WNBA playoff chances — 5:35 PM ET Fudd will undergo surgery to remedy right knee soreness and will not return this season.

Backed by 'phenomenal' bullpen, 'gritty' Mets grab another series win — 5:35 PM ET The Padres came to Citi Field as one of baseball's hottest teams. With a 4-2 win in Wednesday’s matinee, the Mets proved they were hotter as they made it 11 victories in 15 games since the MLB Trade…

Called up for the Under-20 World Cup — 5:35 PM ET This Wednesday (19), Thay was called up for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, a tournament that will be held in Poland from September 5 to 27. A center-back for the Gloriosas, the academy product wil.…

Shedeur Sanders: No extra anxiety or pressure about this week — 5:34 PM ET Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is going to get a pair of chances to work against an opposing defense this week.

LIV Golf CEO Addresses League’s Future Ahead Of LIV Season Finale — 5:34 PM ET LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil addressed media Wednesday prior to the 2026 season finale.

What we learned on Day 16 of Browns training camp before Bills arrive — 5:34 PM ET The Browns held their 16th practice of training camp on the eve of the lone joint practice. Here are the key takeaways.

Several NFL rookies granted TRO to play 5th season of college football — 5:34 PM ET Numerous former college football players, including multiple in NFL training camps, received TROs to play a fifth season of college football.

PFL CEO calls out UFC's Usman Nurmagomedov 'bulls***', addresses 'misinformation' about his contract status — 5:34 PM ET PFL CEO John Martin cleared the air on Usman Nurmagomedov's free agency after his latest PFL lightweight title defense.

More potentially troubling injury news for the Commanders — 5:33 PM ET Commanders center Nick Allegretti just returned to practice. He left practice early on Wednesday.

Arsenal set to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa — 5:33 PM ET England defender Ezri Konsa is set to join Arsenal, the Press Association understands, as a summer of change continues at Aston Villa. The 28-year-old, who played a full part in England's third-place…

Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps — 5:37 PM ET Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps in August 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.

NFL rookies returning to college? Some are looking into it amid NCAA eligibility ruling in Colorado — 5:31 PM ET Some players who signed NFL contracts are exploring a return to college football as roster cuts loom, sources tell CBS Sports

Buccaneers rookie, ex-LSU standout Jack Pyburn among 16 suing for possible college football return — 5:26 PM ET Several players have been granted a temporary restraining order that would allow for their return to college football in 2026

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets by targeting Orioles-Yankees, Mariners-Brewers Wednesday — 5:16 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for MLB betting on Wednesday

Dave Richard has a must-draft list for 2026 Fantasy Football leagues and he's not afraid to reach for them — 5:13 PM ET Breakouts? Sleepers? Who cares?! Dave Richard's reaching for his faves: Chase Brown, A.J. Brown headline the shortlist

Jacob Gibbs' Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Strategy Primer: How to draft WRs, the must-draft sleepers, more — 5:03 PM ET Practice patience at WR and find the best value available in 2026 Fantasy Football drafts!

WR Strategy for 2026: This year's JSN breakout, the sleeper you have to leave drafts with and more — 4:56 PM ET Practice patience at WR and find the best value available in 2026 Fantasy Football drafts!

A.J. Brown hasn't spoken to Jalen Hurts, but sends message with dominant showing vs. Eagles in joint practice — 4:54 PM ET Brown already looks comfortable with Drake Maye after his relationship with Hurts became strained in Philadelphia

PrizePicks promo code and app review: Play $5, Get $50 — 4:45 PM ET Here's a look at the latest PrizePicks promo code and review of the app

Agent's Take: Why early extensions for NFL first-round picks are becoming the new normal — 4:45 PM ET With fifth-year options now fully guaranteed and positional markets rising rapidly, NFL teams are showing more urgency than ever to extend top first-round picks after three seasons

Borgata Sportsbook promo code 2026: Bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets — 4:37 PM ET Borgata Sportsbook promo code for new users: CBSB100 to bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets

HQ PM Newsletter 8/19/2026 — 4:33 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Yankees vs. Orioles in AL East clash + more best bets

Wings rookie Azzi Fudd to undergo right knee surgery and miss remainder of WNBA season — 4:31 PM ET Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, has not played since Aug. 5 due to ongoing knee soreness

Candid Coaches: Who will be the best college basketball player in 2026-27? — 4:31 PM ET College basketball coaches like this season's crop of upperclassmen

College Football Playoff crashers: Florida, Boise State among unranked teams that could fight for CFP berth — 4:29 PM ET Eight unranked squads who could take the opinions of AP poll voters to heart and prove it this season

USA's U20 women's national team World Cup roster: Squad list, what to know ahead of tourney kickoff — 4:10 PM ET Head coach Vicky Jepson named a 21-player roster with a mix of pro and college players

2026-27 Premier League predictions, betting futures: Breaking down title contenders, Golden Boot odds and more — 3:58 PM ET The English Premier League returns on Friday, and we've identified three intriguing futures plays for the 2026-27 season

Giants-Jaguars trade grades: Jacksonville acquires former Ravens starter as John Harbaugh ships off ex-player — 3:57 PM ET Jacksonville adds offensive line help while New York gets draft compensation for a player who could've been a roster cut

Sophie Cunningham calls out Cathy Engelbert, says WNBA needs 'bold' commissioner who is 'not for themselves' — 3:55 PM ET Engelbert, in her seventh season as commissioner, has been the subject of criticism from players

Steelers tab Will Howard for extended look as Aaron Rodgers continues to sit during preseason — 3:47 PM ET Pittsburgh will give Howard and Drew Allar extended looks on Friday night

2026 BMW Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions by model that's nailed 17 majors — 3:38 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the BMW Championship 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising picks for the second event in the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs

Fantasy football 2026 rankings, draft prep: Model makes best QB, RB, WR, TE picks, cheat sheets, ADP, tiers — 3:32 PM ET SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2026 Fantasy football QB, RB, WR picks and rankings

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Blue Jays vs. Rays, Yankees vs. Oriolesand 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

2026 BMW Championship TV schedule, coverage: Where to watch second leg of the Fedex Cup playoffs — 3:30 PM ET The PGA Tour heads to St. Louis for the second playoff event, as the top 50 will get trimmed to the top 30 for the Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy says Player of the Year for the 2026 PGA Tour season should be Scottie Scheffler — 3:05 PM ET With two events left, the world No. 2 stated who he believes was No. 1 in 2026 on the PGA Tour

Champions League play-offs, first legs — 6:26 PM ET Featuring Celtic v LASK and six more matches

Man City join Man Utd in Kone race - Thursday's gossip — 5:30 PM ET Manchester City look set to rival neighbours Manchester United for Manu Kone, Aston Villa interested in Tosin Adarabioyo and Tottenham in talks over Man City duo.

Bodo/Glimt in strong position following first-leg win at NEC — 5:29 PM ET Last season's Champions League fairytale side Bodo/Glimt look set to qualify for this year's edition of the competition after winning 3-1 away at NEC Nijmegen of the Netherlands.

Duran stars as Celtic ease to comfortable win over LASK — 5:28 PM ET Celtic take a huge step towards the Champions League as two stunning Camilo Duran strikes help carve out a commanding first-leg play-off lead against LASK.

Celtic take the lead through Nygren's 'magnificent' strike — 5:00 PM ET Celtic take the lead in their Champions League play-off first leg against LASK, as Benjamin Nygren finds the top corner in spectacular fashion from outside of the box.

Duran's incredible double edges Celtic closer to Champions League — 5:00 PM ET Camilo Duran scores two excellent goals for Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Austria's LASK, finding the top corner with a volley and curling an effort past Lukas Ju…

Rashford wants to play football 'without name mentioned every day' — 4:56 PM ET Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.

'Tough road back' to PGA Tour from LIV - McIlroy — 4:33 PM ET Rory McIlroy feels it could be a "tough road back" to the PGA Tour for those players currently signed up to LIV Golf.

'Tough road back' to PGA Tour from LIV - McIlroy — 4:33 PM ET Rory McIlroy feels it could be a "tough road back" to the PGA Tour for those players currently signed up to LIV Golf.

How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain — 3:49 PM ET Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan — 3:25 PM ET Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, j…

Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying — 3:19 PM ET The 37-year-old dies in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's session.

Rafael Jódar beaten by Flavio Cobolli at Cincinnati Open but continues to impress — 5:33 PM ET Spaniard loses 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 to French Open finalistDespite loss teenager continues his rise up the rankingsAs Rafael Jódar slowly trudged from the court, he could only bring himself to wave at h…

‘Believe your eyes’: Masters says Premier League’s integrity cannot be doubted — 5:08 PM ET CEO says English football is ‘everything that it should be’Concern over perception following World Cup scandalRichard Masters has sought to reassure fans that the Premier League remains “everything t…

Manchester City target Roma’s Manu Koné as Spurs talk over Savinho and Marmoush deal — 4:56 PM ET France World Cup midfielder could cost £50mTottenham discussing £150m double deal for forward pairManchester City have identified Roma’s Manu Koné as a potential target to further strengthen Enzo Mar…

Dallas Wings’ No 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd ruled out for remainder of season — 4:48 PM ET No 1 draft pick to undergo arthroscopic procedureFudd has not played for Dallas since 5 AugustRookie guard averaged 13.1 points in 30 gamesDallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder…

Root and Robinson evoke Headingley history to help England boss opening day | Taha Hashim — 3:55 PM ET Returning captain and out-of-the-cold seamer flatten Pakistan on ground where five years ago they produced rare point of pre-Bazball lightOne win in England’s last 17 Tests. Those were the numbers th…

Curtis Jones set to leave Liverpool as Inter submit £30m offer for midfielder — 3:22 PM ET Homegrown star has been longstanding target for ItaliansJones in the final year of his contract at AnfieldInter have submitted an offer of €30m rising to €35m (£30m) for Curtis Jones, with the Liverp…

Fifth Fifa vice-president turns against Infantino, saying he has ‘lost confidence’ in him — 3:04 PM ET Hungary’s Sandor Csanyi highly critical of Fifa presidentHe cites dismissal of COO Kevin Lamour as ‘final straw’Gianni Infantino has lost the support of another one of Fifa’s vice-presidents, with th…

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to Move Back to the U.K. — 5:52 PM ET The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to leave California and take up a private residence outside London after leaving for the U.S. in 2020.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will Threaten $2.78 Billion in Economic Value, Says L.A. County — 4:21 PM ET The county's own report projects that $1.26 billion in lost wages by workers is at stake as part of the overall hit.

Georgian Director Ana Urushadze on Making Her Sarajevo Competition Film Before “A Dead-End Situation” Got Worse — 4:06 PM ET ‘Supporting Role,’ about a fading actor’s odyssey through Tbilisi, made it out just before industry censorship protests and a boycott of the state funding agency intensified: "I don't want to stop do…

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Spinoff ‘Legends’ Ordered With Charlie Hunnam, Original Cast Returning — With a Wild Twist — 4:00 PM ET FX and Hulu are taking a meta lens to their hit gritty series that ran from 2008 to 2014.

Between ‘Off Campus’ and ‘The Shards,’ Collegiate-Inspired Menswear Is Queued Up for Fall — 3:52 PM ET After all, cardigans, quarter-zips and polo sweaters never go out of style.

How Natalie Portman Got Caught in Novelist Rachel Cusk’s Autofiction Trap — 3:48 PM ET The buzzy novel ‘Life of M’ is a thinly veiled — and largely unflattering — portrait of the A-lister, by an acclaimed writer she has championed. The apparent betrayal has become the literary scandal…

‘DTF St. Louis’ Boss Explains How – and Why – He Pulled Off That Cringe Rap Scene — 3:30 PM ET “My job as the showrunner is to make sure that this doesn’t break the spell with the audience … that it feels right and doesn’t feel desperate,” says Steven Conrad of the musical moment between Jason…

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