⚡ News Roundup: 219 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Aug 25)

Snoop Dogg Biopic Finds Its Tupac Shakur in Camron Jones (Exclusive) — Hollywood Reporter, 6:00 PM ET Craig Brewer is directing the Universal feature, which counts Snoop Dogg and '8 Mile' producer Brian Grazer among its producers.

Browns' HC Todd Monken challenges Deshaun Watson after naming him QB1 — Yahoo Sports, 5:56 PM ET Browns' head coach Todd Monken not only awarded Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback position, but he also challenged him to "play good football."

Here's why markets are starting to care about the 2026 election 10 weeks out — CNBC, 5:54 PM ET Wall Street analysts are tuning in 10 weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election with concerns about risks to investors depending on how the U.S. results turn out.

Dolly Parton Tribute Specials Set on CBS, CMT — Variety, 5:54 PM ET Tributes to the late great Dolly Parton are set to air across multiple TV networks. CBS will air the CBS News special “Dolly Parton – An American Icon” tonight (Aug. 25) from 10-11 p.m. ET/PT. It wil…

USC to play in Penn State White Out game on October 10 — Yahoo Sports, 5:52 PM ET The Trojans will get the opportunity to play spoiler in one of the best atmospheres in college football this fall

Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls. — New York Times, 5:49 PM ET Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.

Court Documents Suggest Rebel Wilson Ordered Websites Attacking Producer — New York Times, 5:48 PM ET New documents filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles appear to show that Ms. Wilson, the actress, was heavily involved in disparaging Amanda Ghost, a producer on her movie, “The Deb.”

Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls. — 5:49 PM ET Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.

Court Documents Suggest Rebel Wilson Ordered Websites Attacking Producer — 5:48 PM ET New documents filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles appear to show that Ms. Wilson, the actress, was heavily involved in disparaging Amanda Ghost, a producer on her movie, “The Deb.”

Forbes and Shook Research Suspend Rankings Amid Investigation of $6 Million Payment — 5:45 PM ET The magazine, which is reviewing a payment from the founder of Shook Research to its former top editor, also canceled a summit in Las Vegas scheduled for October.

In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues — 5:43 PM ET While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.

Conservative Gay Rights Group Ends Support for Trans Causes — 5:42 PM ET The Log Cabin Republicans, which is dedicated to gay causes, says that trans rights advocates focus too much on minors.

SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on Spaceport in Louisiana — 5:31 PM ET It would be the rocket company’s second private launch site after Starbase, its headquarters in South Texas.

Trump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed — 5:29 PM ET In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be “taken down.”

Two Unvaccinated People Died From Measles in Pennsylvania, Officials Say — 5:21 PM ET The deaths were the first in the United States in 2026.

Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80 — 5:12 PM ET Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.

How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return — 4:56 PM ET The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential, orders.

Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged and Bodacious Style — 4:51 PM ET A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations.

The Ludicrous Argument Behind Trump’s Tariffs — 4:46 PM ET Mr. Trump is breaking the law. Congress and the judiciary need to respond.

How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War — 4:42 PM ET Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any country, what Canada had to give up in exchange was se…

Lindsay Clancy Deserves Mercy, Not Life in Prison — 4:41 PM ET It is too hard for women suffering from postpartum mental illness to prove the insanity defense.

Why Irregular’s A.I. Tests for Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI Went Off the Rails — 4:38 PM ET Irregular, an Israeli start-up, worked with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to assess the security of their A.I. models. It made a mistake. Then the tests went off the rails.

Where Does Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting Stand? — 4:36 PM ET The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.

What We Know About Australia’s Bird Flu, Which Has Crossed Over to Mammals — 4:35 PM ET Australia confirmed its first case of H5N1 in June in migratory seabirds. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly, straining government responses.

USA vs. Canada — 4:29 PM ET Our Canada bureau chief tells us how the countries got into a trade war and how people north of the border are experiencing the rift.

Hegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless — 4:14 PM ET The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.

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MAHA Moms Take On Coal — 4:04 PM ET Some leaders of the health movement are challenging a pillar of the president’s energy agenda.

Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs — 3:43 PM ET The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.

‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’: Early Harvest Rattles France’s Wine Industry — 3:43 PM ET Extreme heat waves this summer have set off an early grape harvest in Champagne and elsewhere in France.

What’s More Than ‘Maximum’? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions. — 3:14 PM ET President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior.

5 Takeaways on the Fallout From an Alarming C.T.E. Study — 3:12 PM ET At least one in four N.F.L. players, and likely a much higher percentage, had the brain disease when they died. Will anything change?

US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote — 5:32 PM ET The amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.

Who was the ‘Queen of Country’ Dolly Parton? — 5:29 PM ET ‘Queen of Country’ has died at 80 in Nashville, her family and representatives announced.

Seven killed in Gaza as Israeli strike ‘destroys’ aid supply warehouse — 5:26 PM ET Health Ministry warns of 'complete collapse of the basic necessities of life' in Gaza as Israel's attacks continue.

US soldier who called for Trump impeachment facing military charges — 5:16 PM ET Major Jason Watson faces charges under rarely-used military law prohibiting criticism of the US president.

US lawmakers urge Trump team to free of American student held by Israel — 5:09 PM ET Congress members call on Marco Rubio to 'use every tool' at his disposal to secure release of 20-year-old Sama Safi.

Syrian Democratic Forces announce their dissolution — 5:09 PM ET The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus

Real Madrid vs Sociedad: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups — 4:41 PM ET Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham headline against Sociedad as Real seek consecutive wins to open La Liga season.

Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims — 4:37 PM ET Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.

New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say — 4:34 PM ET Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.

Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80 — 4:14 PM ET Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.

What challenge do ‘cockroach’ protests pose for India’s PM Modi? — 4:08 PM ET Youth-led movement plans more demonstrations for next month.

Trump administration: Kennedy Center may be demolished if repairs not made — 4:08 PM ET Department of Justice lawyers told a federal judge the venue 'cannot survive' without the US president's help.

Video: US country music legend Dolly Parton dies — 3:58 PM ET US country music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family have announced in a video on social media.

Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz — 3:47 PM ET Omani FM hopes the two countries will 'soon announce' a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

More than 1,300 people arrested by ICE in Virginia and Maryland — 3:36 PM ET More than 1,300 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Virginia and Maryland.

Two unvaccinated people die of measles in US state of Pennsylvania — 3:27 PM ET Experts warn that declining vaccination rates have opened the door for resurgence of disease once largely eradicated.

Israeli forces block Palestinian American Lou Ridi from walking on his land — 3:27 PM ET Israeli forces told Palestinian American Lou Ridi he cannot walk on his own land in Qusra, while settlers roam freely.

India police clash with protesters a month after Gen Z demonstrations — 3:24 PM ET Police used water cannons and batons as a few thousand protesters broke through security barricades in Bihar's capital.

Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with army — 3:13 PM ET Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting ISIL.

Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza — 3:02 PM ET Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza

Here's why markets are starting to care about the 2026 election 10 weeks out — 5:54 PM ET Wall Street analysts are tuning in 10 weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election with concerns about risks to investors depending on how the U.S. results turn out.

Waymo to launch driverless rides in Germany in 2027, entering third market outside U.S. — 5:47 PM ET Waymo has been the biggest robotaxi player in the U.S., and has announced plans to enter the U.K., Japan and now Germany.

Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods — 5:26 PM ET Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald Trump's new tariffs from taking effect.

OpenAI data center chief Chris Malone is out, the latest in a string of executive exits — 5:26 PM ET An OpenAI spokesperson said the company "recently reorganized our infrastructure organization to support the scale and pace of our work."

Is the K-shaped economy ending? Finance pros weigh in — 5:05 PM ET The K-shaped economy may be changing. New data shows income and spending gaps are narrowing — but household finances tell a more complicated story.

Investor competition for commercial real estate sees strongest growth in a year — 4:44 PM ET Even though macro uncertainty and volatility continue to show up in the broader economy, bidding keeps rising, according to JLL.

Dick's Sporting Goods stock falls 30% as retailer misses expectations, cites 'challenging' footwear market — 4:38 PM ET Dick's Sporting Goods reported fiscal second-quarter earnings on Tuesday that missed Wall Street expectations amid what it called a "challenging" environment.

It's officially pumpkin spice latte season. Here are 4 great credit cards to use at Starbucks — 4:38 PM ET PSL fans are out of their gourd. Here's how to get rewarded for ordering your favorite fall beverage.

SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana — 4:32 PM ET SpaceX plans to establish its Starbase, LA in Vermilion Parish, which will "support thousands of launches annually."

S&P 500 closes higher, Dow posts three-day win streak as Treasury yields retreat — 4:30 PM ET Treasury yields fell for another day. Chip stocks also moved higher, with investors looking ahead to Nvidia's earnings.

2 of our software stocks face major tests of whether their rallies are for real — 4:27 PM ET Here are the questions we are looking to answer when CrowdStrike and Salesforce report earnings Wednesday evening.

Nvidia's 'expectations premium' dogs the stock after earnings. Here's what analysts are watching — 4:21 PM ET Over the past year, Nvidia has topped estimates on all the topline metrics and has still been punished by investors the next trading day.

Kalshi traders see low likelihood of major crypto bill becoming law this year — 3:52 PM ET The White House has pushed for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill on crypto regulation. Kalshi traders see little chance the bill becomes law this year.

Bond rout ending? Massive bets on bond rally dominate options market — 3:42 PM ET There's an old Wall Street adage: Stocks float on a sea of bonds. Options traders are betting the tide is going out.

Tributes pour in after country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80: ‘Thank you, Lord, for Dolly’ – latest updates — 5:44 PM ET Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, Donald Trump and others mourn star’s deathDolly Parton dies aged 80 | Celebrity tributes | A life in picturesParton’s peerless career turn…

Australia news live: man charged after allegedly stabbing woman with scissors in Melbourne — 5:39 PM ET Woman and her son, who was allegedly punched, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreen…

Father of USS Lincoln sailor detained by ICE released from detention — 5:26 PM ET Arrest of Luis Manuel Aviles, 48, sparked backlash as he was detained while his son, Joshua, was deployed in Middle EastThe father of a US navy sailor who has been deployed in the Middle East for a r…

Expert witnesses challenge claim that Lindsay Clancy experienced psychosis — 5:23 PM ET One more day of testimony expected as closing arguments set for Thursday and jury likely begins deliberations FridayOne more day of rebuttal testimony was expected this week in the trial against Lind…

Canada announces up to 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of US goods including steel, fish, cheese and paper – live — 5:19 PM ET Move by Canada comes after US president spent morning railing against the country, calling it the ‘most difficult’ nation he deals withCanada announces retaliatory tariffs on wide range of US goodsSi…

Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done — 5:10 PM ET US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolitionThe John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could be demolished if repairs are not carr…

FBI raided Spanish vacation rental of wealthy leftwing funder James ‘Fergie’ Cox after his arrest — 4:57 PM ET Lawyer Baltasar Garzón, representing Cox, said case against his client is ‘very strange’ as US requests extraditionFBI agents raided the Ibiza, Spain, vacation rental of 41-year-old James “Fergie” Ch…

El-Sayed pushes to keep affordability message focus amid scrutiny from both sides — 4:29 PM ET Democratic Senate candidate for Michigan distances himself from Hasan Piker and debates Fox News hostThe Democratic candidate for Senate in the swing state of Michigan has spent the week trying to ke…

Wife of US soldier deported after Trump rollback on military family protections — 4:23 PM ET Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, deported to Honduras, is latest military spouse to face removal amid Trump 2.0The wife of an active-duty US soldier was deported on Monday to her native Honduras, ac…

Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports — 4:15 PM ET Alarm as Republicans warn that ‘flooding’ stores with 300,000 metric tons of beef imports will hit US farmersDonald Trump is facing growing criticism from within his own party over his decision to te…

Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days — 4:00 PM ET Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster electionWhy do some Labour MPs want electoral reform and will it happen?Andy Burnham will face an immed…

Taiwan charges nine people for smuggling ‘high-end’ AI servers to China — 3:02 PM ET Among those charged are two Super Micro employees and one from Nvidia, marking another flashpoint in US-China AI rivalryTaiwanese prosecutors charged nine people Monday, including one from Nvidia and…

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz — 5:23 PM ET Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.

'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview — 4:31 PM ET The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.

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Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50% — 3:50 PM ET The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports — 3:48 PM ET Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.

Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards — 3:47 PM ET Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw win the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.

Man dies in crash after police pursuit — 3:39 PM ET Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition.

Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks — 3:30 PM ET The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.

Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis — 3:11 PM ET Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.

UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems — 5:40 PM ET The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on use of autonomous weapons systems — often know…

For families of Pan Am 103 victims, delayed trial prolongs nearly 4-decade wait for justice — 5:13 PM ET The monumental collection of 76 statues in Suse Lowenstein's backyard captures the moment she and other women learned their loved ones were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 was blown out of the sky over…

Kurdish-led group in Syria says it has dissolved after merging with the army — 4:38 PM ET The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces on Tuesday announced the official dissolution of the group, which once controlled a de facto autonomous zone in Syria's northeast.

A tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes — 4:19 PM ET A tornado ripped through a small village in southern France, damaging about 300 homes, destroying several cars and injuring dozens of people, authorities said Tuesday.

Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks — 4:01 PM ET Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that the state can temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or…

Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire mushrooms within hours — 3:32 PM ET Evacuations were being ordered Tuesday in rural Texas where a wildfire has ballooned in size, burning through ranchland and forcing schools to delay or cancel classes.

Trump is upping the price of Big Tech’s favorite visa — 5:45 PM ET In the span of a few hours on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would be implementing a fee of over $103,000 on H-1B visas, and news broke that the State Department plans…

At just $8, you owe it to yourself to grab Inscryption — 4:38 PM ET If you watched the Gamescom 2026 announcements, you might have caught a trailer for the bizarre, frenetic Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, a game from Daniel Mullins. In case you haven’t heard of him, ge…

The Witcher 3 is getting a remaster — 4:24 PM ET CD Projekt Red is remastering The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the hit RPG that first launched in 2015, and the updated game will be available starting September 29th. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered…

X sends cease-and-desist to open-source project Nitter over alleged scraping — 4:44 PM ET X has sent cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, the open source project behind privacy-friendly X frontends, demanding its instances and code repository be taken down over alleged scraping.

Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious — 3:22 PM ET Instagram says the process can produce a first pass in under 10 seconds, potentially saving creators significant editing time while making video creation more approachable for people who don't have m…

Stability AI, maker of image generator Stable Diffusion, raises $76 million in fresh funding — 3:03 PM ET The company's new fundraising total now stands at $232 million.

The Transcendence of Dolly Parton — 5:12 PM ET The late singer was perhaps the only person in the United States who commanded nearly universal affection.

Dolly Parton: Photos From an Extraordinary Life and Career — 4:41 PM ET Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, died today at the age of 80.

Pennsylvania AG accuses Snapchat of failing to protect children in new suit — 5:41 PM ET Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday (R) announced a lawsuit Tuesday, accusing Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, of failing to protect children from compulsively using its platform. The comp…

El-Sayed distances from Piker amid high-stakes Senate race — 5:39 PM ET Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is taking steps to distance his Senate campaign from far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who’s facing blowback for suggesting that American Jews’ support for Israel…

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library says it will keep sending free books to kids. Here's how to sign up — 5:33 PM ET The Imagination Library will continue sending books to eligible children in Parton's absence, a spokesperson for the Dollywood Company confirmed.

GOP election law expert: Many more ‘low propensity voters in Republican Party’ after Trump mail-in voting ruling — 5:31 PM ET Election law attorney Ben Ginsberg said Monday that President Trump’s executive order imposing restrictions on mail-in voting will largely impact Republican voters. “One thing is, I think you're goin…

Report kept from residents now revealed, shows toxic levels in East Palestine — 5:25 PM ET East Palestine residents participating in a class-action settlement say lawyers suppressed their expert’s environmental report to convince them to take the money.

Live results: Graham, Norman square off for GOP nod in South Carolina Senate runoff — 5:00 PM ET Sen. Darline Graham is squaring off against Rep. Ralph Norman for the GOP nod in the South Carolina Senate race. The pair advanced to the runoff earlier this month after neither candidate garnered mo…

Live results: Trump seeks primary win in Oklahoma governor's runoff — 5:00 PM ET President Trump's pick to succeed term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt in Oklahoma is duking it out in a Tuesday GOP runoff for the party's nod. Mike Mazzei, a former state senator and state budget secretar…

Live results: Georgia holds special election runoff for David Scott's House seat — 5:00 PM ET Voters in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District are at the polls Tuesday for a special election to fill late Rep. David Scott’s (D) seat through the rest of the year. Scott's daughter, Marcye Scott,…

TSA ditches Gold+ privatized airport security program — 4:50 PM ET The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Monday it will phase out its new Gold+ private airport screening program, opting instead to optimize its existing Screening Partnership Prog…

Canada to place retaliatory tariffs on US goods — 4:41 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Canada strikes back with retaliatory tariffs Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on h…

Air Force officer who called for Trump impeachment criminally charged — 4:38 PM ET An Air Force officer who twice called for President Trump’s impeachment publicly on the steps of the Capitol has been criminally charged. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson is accused of breaking multiple m…

Pelosi: Trump’s effort to control mail-in voting 'threatens to silence' voters — 4:31 PM ET Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) bashed a recent Supreme Court decision to lift an injunction on President Trump’s mail-in ballot plan, saying it “threatens to silence” voters. “The right to vo…

Tim Scott says candidates like El-Sayed ‘coming after our culture’ — 4:29 PM ET Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Monday said that candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's Senate race, are "coming after our culture." Scott told Fox News host Sean Hannity tha…

Paramount's Warner Bros. bid barrels toward antitrust trial: What to know — 4:29 PM ET Paramount Skydance's bid to acquire fellow entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has been mired in controversy and drew a lawsuit from critics who argue the deal is bad for the movie-makin…

Senate Democrats question RFK Jr. on vaccine settlement divestment — 4:08 PM ET Several Senate Democrats are questioning whether Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. truly divested his financial interests in a lawsuit he helped spearhead challenging th…

Judge issues setback to Trump administration plans to restrict mail-in ballots — 5:32 PM ET The ruling is not the final word in a fast-moving legal fight over the administration’s efforts to change voting rules before the midterms.

House GOP faces complaint for using floor footage in campaign materials — 5:05 PM ET The action targets Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of House Republicans’ campaign arm. Rules bar lawmakers from using recordings of official proceedings for campaigns.

What to know about the court fights over voting by mail — 4:49 PM ET After the Supreme Court's ruling on Monday, where do things stand in the lawsuits over President Donald Trump's attempt to limit who can cast ballots by mail?

Court halts Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement at motor vehicle offices — 4:06 PM ET Ohio’s law requiring proof of citizenship at Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ offices conflicts with the federal National Voter Registration Act, the court said.

Trump is having trouble changing how Americans vote — 3:16 PM ET Election experts say confusion, rather than actual changes to law, will be the main hindrance to voter participation in November.

Browns' HC Todd Monken challenges Deshaun Watson after naming him QB1 — 5:56 PM ET Browns' head coach Todd Monken not only awarded Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback position, but he also challenged him to "play good football."

USC to play in Penn State White Out game on October 10 — 5:52 PM ET The Trojans will get the opportunity to play spoiler in one of the best atmospheres in college football this fall

Arizona State football HC Kenny Dillingham still quiet on team's QB1 — 5:50 PM ET The Sept. 5 opener against Morgan State is less than two weeks away, and Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham has not named a starting QB.

Hornets trade acquisition listed among league's best breakout candidates — 5:50 PM ET Entering his first season with the Charlotte Hornets, Naz Reid could be a breakout candidate in a new role as a full-time starter.

Report: Tottenham complete £85m winger deal as striker talks continue — 5:50 PM ET Tottenham Transfer Latest: Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Spurs’ Urgent Need for New FirepowerTottenham have left themselves with work to do, and there is no point dressing it up. A 3-0 defeat at Brentf.…

Makena Cook's move sparked a flag football frenzy. Can Sierra Canyon deliver? — 5:49 PM ET The nation's top flag football QB helped Sierra Canyon build a superteam from scratch. Can the Trailblazers live up to expectations?

With Neymar? Santos name squad for first clash with Palmeiras — 5:49 PM ET Santos have officially announced the list of players called up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25). The presence…

See Jacksonville State football's first depth chart of 2026 season — 5:48 PM ET Before its Week 0 matchup with North Dakota State, Jacksonville State football released its first depth chart of the 2026 season.

Former Jaguars draft pick signs with AFC South rival — 5:48 PM ET A former draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars has reportedly signed with an AFC South rival.

Can Dee Alford's versatility wreck Bills final roster projections? — 5:48 PM ET ORCHARD PARK — Dee Alford was surprised when the Buffalo Bills asked him to field punts in practice. It’s been three years since Alford returned an NFL punt, averaging 8 yards per return on 20 attemp…

Fracassi: Breaking news on a family's heartache isn't the way to do it — 5:48 PM ET The preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns Saturday got attention for reasons other than the actual contest — a Bills blowout on Lake Erie — for an unspeakable tragedy and how…

Versatility of 'smart, strong' defender has Dan Campbell intrigued — 5:47 PM ET "That's what's the intrigue with him is, the versatility," Lions coach Dan Campbell said about this defensive lineman.

North Tonawanda looking to take the next step by aiming for first playoff berth since 2016 — 5:47 PM ET NORTH TONAWANDA — One year after having the program’s first winning season since 2016, North Tonawanda is not worried about trying to replicate the season. Instead the team is focused on trying to ma…

Who is Matthew Mayich? What to know about ASU hockey player — 5:45 PM ET Matthew Mayich transferred to Arizona State for the upcoming 2026-27 season before collapsing during a team-bonding exercise on Thursday, Aug. 20.

‘I Learn Everyday’: Bill Belichick Gets 100% Real Adapting to CFB Coaching Ahead of Year 2 at UNC — 5:45 PM ET The North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick comes with years of experience in the NFL world. The head coach is all set to enter his second year with the North Carolina Tar Heels football program. Th…

Alex Fitzpatrick Leverages High-Spin Wood Setup — 5:45 PM ET An in-depth look at Alex Fitzpatrick's 2026 equipment setup, featuring a heavy reliance on TaylorMade's Qi4D fairway woods and Fujikura Ventus shafts.

Raiders’ offense: Glimpses of Klint Kubiak’s fullback usage bodes well — 5:45 PM ET Connor Heyward used as lead blocker, shifting from tight end backfield provide window into position’s much-needed return

Roma awaiting further medical tests for Oosterwolde — 5:45 PM ET Roma was ready to welcome Jayden Oosterwolde to Trigoria today. This morning, the Dutchman arrived in Rome, landing at Ciampino Airport on a flight from Amsterdam to begin his Giallorossi adventure.…

Colorado Rockies @ Washington Nationals game discussion: Mason Adams vs. Andrew Alvarez — 5:45 PM ET It's time for another MLB debut.

‘Incredibly emotional’: Anaya Bangar gets Cricket Australia nod for elite women’s cricket, eyes WBBL — 5:45 PM ET Anaya Bangar can play elite women's cricket in Australia starting March 2027. Cricket Australia confirmed her eligibility under its inclusion policy. This decision offers a pathway to the Women's Big…

Arsenal star Rice says he is driven by desire to become a ‘great team’ and ‘not just win it once’ — 5:45 PM ET Declan Rice says the challenge of becoming a “great team” by winning back-to-back Premier League titles will come down to the mentality of this Arsenal side.The midfielder was named in the PFA Pre...

Roma in advanced talks to send Ziolkowski to Monza — 5:45 PM ET Jan Ziolkowski could leave Roma in the final days of the transfer window. Following the arrival of Koulierakis and Oosterwolde, the Polish defender, who can also play in a back three, has been relega…

Does MLB Writer's Giancarlo Stanton-Padres Prediction Make Sense? — 5:44 PM ET The New York Yankees could explore moving on from Giancarlo Stanton in the offseason

Eagles open training camp practice: Live updates and observations — 5:44 PM ET Follow along for live updates, highlights, injury news and roster observations as Eagles hold their annual open practice at Lincoln Financial Field

Mets Notes: Juan Soto latest, A.J. Ewing dealing with slump — 5:44 PM ET The Mets are back in action at Citi Field on Tuesday night to take on the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game series and interim manager Andy Green spoke about a few topics in his pregame news confere…

Big Ten releases statement on restriction on former NFL players — 5:44 PM ET The Big Ten has formally released a statement on their decision to restrict former NFL players from playing Big Ten Football

Louisville football safety D'Angelo Hutchinson enters transfer portal — 5:43 PM ET Louisville football safety D'Angelo Hutchinson decides to enter transfer portal after being granted a fifth year of eligibility.

Study finds 25% of deceased NFL players had CTE — 5:43 PM ET The British Medical Journal found at least a quarter of all former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy at death. CTE is a neurological disease tied to repe…

Raiders have spirited competition to find No. 2 RB behind No. 2 — 5:43 PM ET Rookie Mike Washington Jr. has looked good in the preseason while Ashton Jeanty recovers from his sprained ankle.

Champions League draw: Date, start time, teams and how to watch as Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd learn league phase matches — 5:43 PM ET The draw for the 2026/27 Champions League 36-team league phase will take place on Thursday, 27 August

Why Charles Barkley is ‘disappointed’ with Adam Silver, Cathy Engelbert amid Enes Kanter incident — 5:42 PM ET Charles Barkley was critical of Enes Kanter's actions during the Fever's clash with the Sky, but he didn't shut down his argument.

Washington Commanders: Land Pro Bowl Tackle for 2026 — 5:42 PM ET The Washington Commanders could still address their offensive tackle depth, particularly at left tackle, with Laremy Tunsil sidelined by a torn triceps. Brandon Coleman is currently the projected rep…

Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones gets a 3-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy — 5:41 PM ET Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was issued a three-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league's substances of abuse policy. The NFL's announcement of the punishment on Tuesday…

Big 22: Indian Land’s Matt Kucia — 5:41 PM ET He told Channel 9’s DaShawn Brown that anything short of a state title won’t cut it, and he’s also set big goals for himself.

Will Fernando Mendoza have 10 starts this season? — 5:41 PM ET Checking the pulse of Raider Nation

When does Alabama play in Little League World Series on Wednesday? Time, opponent — 5:41 PM ET Phenix City is two wins away from reaching the Little League World Series U.S. championship. How to watch Alabama's next game on Wednesday, August 26.

Eagles training camp: Live practice updates from Lincoln Financial Field — 5:41 PM ET Tracking tonight’s news from The Linc.

Bears Trade Pitch Replaces Tyrique Stevenson With Projected $70 Million CB — 5:40 PM ET The Chicago Bears are battling injuries to Tyrique Stevenson and Kyler Gordon, putting a trade in play. The post Bears Trade Pitch Replaces Tyrique Stevenson With Projected $70 Million CB appeared fi…

Toronto Blue Jays Announce Brutal Shane Bieber News Before Royals Series — 5:40 PM ET The Toronto Blue Jays announced unfortunate news regarding right-hander Shane Bieber before the Royals series. The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Brutal Shane Bieber News Before Royals Series appear…

ESPN Debunks False Report About Contract With WWE — 5:40 PM ET ESPN denied a report by BJ Bethel that they have decided not to renew their five-year deal with WWE, which was signed last year.

Dan Campbell Gives Hopeful Latest Update on Lions Safety Kerby Joseph — 5:40 PM ET Lions head coach Dan Campbell gives encouraging update on safety Kerby Joseph amid his knee injury recovery The post Dan Campbell Gives Hopeful Latest Update on Lions Safety Kerby Joseph appeared fir…

Patriots Could Explore Trade of 'Expensive' Players After Kayshon Boutte Deal — 5:40 PM ET The Patriots shouldn't stop with the moves just yet.

Padres fall to Pittsburgh in 12-inning marathon — 5:40 PM ET FriarWatch: August 25 Edition

LASK 5-1 Celtic (aet) [5-4 agg]: Celtic’s Champions League dream ends after extraordinary LASK comeback — 5:40 PM ET Celtic looked destined to reach the Champions League League Phase after taking a four-goal aggregate lead, but a remarkable LASK fightback saw the Scottish champions crash out after extra time.Celtic…

2026 Tour Championship rankings: All 30 golfers, from favorite to long shot — 5:39 PM ET The Tour Championship features the best 30 golfers from the 2026 PGA Tour season. Here's how the field ranks via expert analysis and betting odds.

Cardiff's Anyadike, 15, sets new EFL Cup record as youngest player — 5:39 PM ET Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.

Big Garrett Crochet Update Gives Red Sox New Playoff Hope — 5:39 PM ET The Boston Red Sox have been without ace Garrett Crochet since the end of April, with the left-hander on the injured list due to left shoulder inflammation.The left-hander was expected to be the ace…

Ja’Marr Chase injury scare fallout from Bengals training camp — 5:39 PM ET An exceptionally stressful day at Bengals training camp after an apparent Ja’Marr Chase injury.

The Bills left guard battle is reportedly over — 5:38 PM ET The Bills have named a starter at left guard next to Dion Dawkins

Little League World Series games on TV today: Updated schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2026 LLWS — 5:38 PM ET Find out when and where to watch every game live from Williamsport.

Big Ten NFL player ban comes with teeth, promising hefty suspensions, fines for offending coaches — 5:47 PM ET Big Ten coaches who play former NFL players will be suspended for 50% of their team's remaining games after the league's athletic directors unanimously approved a new measure on Tuesday

Royals vs. Blue Jays MLB picks: Kansas City's too-little, too-late eight-game winning streak could end Tuesday — 5:45 PM ET The Royals have won an AL-best eight in a row as they visit the Blue Jays, who have a unique win streak of their own

Commanders to sign former Pro Bowl LT D.J. Humphries after Laremy Tunsil injury — 5:41 PM ET Washington reversed course and sought outside help after Tunsil underwent surgery to repair a torn triceps

Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Mason Montgomery looking like ace closer; Brandyn Garcia has new competition — 5:09 PM ET Tanner Scott has seized control of the Dodgers' ninth inning, but Edwin Diaz could complicate the closer picture when he returns

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets by targeting MLB, Braves-Dodgers, college football Tuesday — 5:09 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager (paid within 21 days) for MLB, college football betting on Tuesday

Vikings' Jeshaun Jones suspended three games for violating NFL substance abuse policy — 5:08 PM ET Jones may participate in the remainder of the preseason before beginning his suspension on Aug. 30

Shane Bieber lands on IL in latest rotation hit as Blue Jays cling to playoff hopes — 4:32 PM ET Toronto is currently two games out of the American League wild card

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers, breakouts and busts from model that called Daniel Jones' huge year — 4:20 PM ET SportsLine simulated the upcoming NFL season 10,000 times to help form your early 2026 Fantasy football draft strategy

Bhayshul Tuten, Fantasy sleeper? Jaguars RB proves in joint practice why he's worth the Round 5 risk — 4:15 PM ET Tuten is ticketed for a committee role but showed the explosion against the Bucs that may make him hard to keep off the field

Ja'Marr Chase injury scare: Bengals All-Pro goes down awkwardly in practice, OK after 'hyperextension' — 4:13 PM ET The Bengals had a scare today at practice, but their star receiver confirmed he avoided a serious injury

Ranking every SEC starting QB heading into 2026 after 5 teams name new signal callers — 3:58 PM ET Resetting the SEC QB rankings with depth charts set at Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Vanderbilt and Kentucky.

Rory McIlroy praises PGA Tour's 'big swing' with match play format for Tour Championship, offers dream venues — 3:57 PM ET McIlroy thinks the Tour Championship's new match play format will be a good thing, especially if they can deliver on iconic venues

Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps — 3:52 PM ET Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps in August 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.

Big Ten passes rule barring NFL players from returning to conference: Could this decision backfire? — 3:52 PM ET The conference is taking a hard stance against ex-college players returning to league rosters

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Guardians vs. Angels, Astros vs. Yankees and more — 3:35 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

HQ PM Newsletter 8/25/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Tuesday: Astros-Yankees and more high-stakes MLB matchups

Carlos Baleba transfer grade: Man United spend big on Brighton midfielder, but is he worth it? — 3:24 PM ET The former Lille talent heads up to Manchester, looking to be part of the latest era of the Red Devils

Browns coach Todd Monken walks back claim that Lane Kiffin called about Dae'Quan Wright — 3:20 PM ET The Browns coach accepted responsibility for incorrectly suggesting Kiffin contacted him directly about Wright's availability

Latest NFL injury updates: Ashton Jeanty avoids major injury, other running backs uncertain for Week 1 — 3:09 PM ET Who will be ready for season openers, and who's trying to get there?

2026 Fantasy football draft prep: Top experts reveal rankings, tiers, top 150, rookies, risky picks — 3:05 PM ET SportsLine's 2026 Fantasy football draft guide includes Fantasy football auction values, keeper advice, top rookies, mock drafts and more

'I'm very proud of this' - Fernandes wins PFA player of the year — 5:29 PM ET Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reacts to winning the men's 2026 PFA player of the year award.

Cardiff's Anyadike, 15, sets new EFL Cup record as youngest player — 5:17 PM ET Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.

Cardiff's Anyadike becomes youngest player in EFL Cup history — 5:17 PM ET Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.

'A huge award' - O'Reilly named PFA young player of the year — 5:02 PM ET Manchester City and England full-back Nico O'Reilly says "it feels amazing" after receiving the 2026 PFA young player of the year award.

Wednesday's gossip: Villa make offer for Palace striker Mateta — 4:12 PM ET Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.

Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards — 3:47 PM ET Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw win the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.

PGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy — 3:47 PM ET Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.

Victor Torp seals Coventry’s Carabao Cup win at Plymouth in six-goal thriller — 4:59 PM ET A midweek trip to Devon always had the makings of an awkward trip for a Coventry side focused on Premier League survival. Such feelings evaporated when Frank Lampard’s side raced into a two-goal lead…

Xavi hopes time at the ‘university of football’ will end with Dutch success — 3:58 PM ET Barcelona legend wants to emulate Johan Cruyff’s total football philosophy after taking over as the Netherlands head coach“My feeling today is that I’m going to the university of football.” Those wer…

Snoop Dogg Biopic Finds Its Tupac Shakur in Camron Jones (Exclusive) — 6:00 PM ET Craig Brewer is directing the Universal feature, which counts Snoop Dogg and '8 Mile' producer Brian Grazer among its producers.

Nick Offerman on Auditioning for ‘The Office’ Pre ‘Parks and Rec,’ and Scoring Emmy Noms for ‘Death by Lightning’ and ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ — 5:46 PM ET The beloved character actor also discusses the five-month casting process that led to him being cast as Ron Swanson and the career-changing impact of his dramatic turn on 'The Last of Us.'

Dolly Parton’s 10 Most Essential Hit Songs — 5:20 PM ET From '9 to 5' to 'I Will Always Love You,' a look at Parton's biggest tunes in the country and pop worlds.

Jennifer Garner Details “Mourning” Process After Losing ‘The West Wing’ Role Early in Career — 4:26 PM ET The current star of 'The Five Star Weekend' opens up about paparazzi battles, strategic career moves and coming to terms with making money on a new episode of 'Aspire With Emma Grede.'

‘The Flintstones’ Live-Action Movie in the Works at Warner Bros. From Producer Ryan Gosling — 4:22 PM ET The property originated as an ABC cartoon before being adapted for Universal's 1994 live-action hit that starred John Goodman and Rick Moranis.

Oscar Nominee Teyana Taylor Books New Role as Face of Alaïa Summer/Fall Campaign — 4:07 PM ET "The collection pulled me in right away. It’s bold, it’s feminine, but there’s a strength to it that I really connect with," Taylor said in a statement about the new gig.

Why Now Was the Time for Golf Channel to Revive ‘Big Break’ — 4:05 PM ET "The idea of bringing back golf's original reality show with what is today's version of reality golf — it made all the sense in the world," the cable network's executive vice president Tom Knapp told…

Dolly Parton Musical Still Planned for Broadway This Winter “As Was Dolly’s Wish” — 4:05 PM ET Parton was a producer and co-writer on 'Dolly: A True Original Musical,' which features her well-known songs as well as new numbers written for the project.

Dolly Parton’s Life and Career in Pictures — 4:01 PM ET The iconic singer, actress, philanthropist and theme-park entrepreneur died Tuesday at age 80.

Oscars: Canada Picks ‘Nina Roza’ as Best International Feature Selection — 3:59 PM ET The transatlantic drama from Montreal-based director Geneviève Dulude-De Celles bowed in Berlin.

Dolly Parton Tribute Specials Set on CBS, CMT — 5:54 PM ET Tributes to the late great Dolly Parton are set to air across multiple TV networks. CBS will air the CBS News special “Dolly Parton – An American Icon” tonight (Aug. 25) from 10-11 p.m. ET/PT. It wil…

Dolly Parton’s Musical Will Still Open on Broadway ‘As Was Dolly’s Wish’ — 4:52 PM ET Dolly Parton’s “Dolly: A True Original Musical” will open on Broadway “as was Dolly’s wish.” The news follows the death of the country music superstar on Tuesday. In a statement to Variety, the produ…

‘Bel-Air’ Spinoff ‘Hilary’ Starring Coco Jones in Development at Peacock — 4:13 PM ET A “Bel-Air” spinoff is in the works at Peacock. “Hilary,” an offshoot of the Will Smith-inspired drama series starring Coco Jones, is in development at the streamer. The project hails from writer-pro…

Veteran Hollywood Publicist Leonard Morpurgo Dies at 93 — 4:11 PM ET Leonard Morpurgo, the London-born international film publicist and communications executive who had senior posts at companies including Rogers & Cowan, Universal Studios, Columbia Pictures, CBS Theat…

Shannon Wallace, Curtiss Cook, Lauren E. Banks, Liv Symone, Jason Dirden Join Starz Black Rodeo Drama — 4:00 PM ET Shannon Wallace, Curtiss Cook, Lauren E. Banks, Liv Symone and Jason Dirden are set to join the cast of a Starz drama series within the world of Black rodeo in Southeast Texas. The untitled, one-hour…

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Will Be Open Wednesday After Singer’s Death: ‘The Show Must Go On’ — 3:46 PM ET Dollywood, the Tennessee theme park and resort owned by legendary country singer Dolly Parton, was closed Tuesday as previously scheduled. The company, in a statement after news broke of Parton’s dea…

Disney and Pandora Drop Halloween Jewelry Collection Inspired by Franchise Villains (Including First-Ever Scented Charm) — 3:41 PM ET Disney’s villains are getting some new bling just in time for spooky season. Disney and Pandora are expanding their long-running jewelry collaboration with a new collection inspired by three of the s…

Haim Saban, Teddy Schwarzman and Lawrence Bender Among Those Condemning ‘Antisemitic’ Tropes in Mark Ruffalo’s Paramount Discourse: It ‘Puts Our Community in Grave Danger’ — 3:30 PM ET Haim Saban, Teddy Schwarzman and Lawrence Bender are among a group of industry figures who have put their names to a statement condemning “antisemitic theories” in Mark Ruffalo’s Paramount discourse.…

Meghan Markle’s ‘The Gentlemen’ Rumors May Have Overshadowed Season 2 Launch — but Her Role Isn’t Off the Table — 3:24 PM ET Plans for the phased rollout of “The Gentlemen” Season 2 had been in the works for months. Netflix’s Sept. 3 launch date was set with all the usual components in place for one of the streamer’s starr…

Len Brown, the Kidlike Creator of ‘Mars Attacks,’ Dies at 84 — 5:47 PM ET He brought a juvenile creative sensibility to the Topps Chewing Gum company, where he was able to unerringly predict what would appeal to adolescents.

Dolly Parton Is Mourned by Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin and More — 5:34 PM ET After her death at 80, celebrities and politicians honored the country music star for her generosity and philanthropy.

Dolly Parton Wanted to Share Her Story on Broadway. She Still Will. — 4:34 PM ET “Dolly: A True Original Musical” is scheduled to begin previews in December after a strong-selling production in Nashville last year.

Judge Says Sale of Titanic Artifacts Cannot Go Forward for Now — 4:16 PM ET The salvage company that has been awarded the rights to recover, but not sell, items that sunk with the ship, has proposed selling 100 of them.

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