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

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

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

Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:01 PM ET through 6:01 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 234 stories from 19 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
105 stories
across 13 outlets
🏟️ Sports
85 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
28 stories
across 3 outlets
🏛️ Politics
16 stories
across 3 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

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

UEFA Champions League — BBC Sport, 6:25 PM ET Featuring LASK v Celtic and six more matches

‘The Witcher’ Co-Producer Rae Benjamin to Receive Starz #TakeTheLead Award at Humanitas Event, Presented by Russell T Davies — Variety, 6:00 PM ET “The Witcher” Season 5 co-producer Rae Benjamin, who is also the cowriter of the animated feature “The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep,” has been selected to receive this year’s Starz #TakeTheLead award…

James Gunn Says ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Has Wrapped Filming: ‘I Have Immense Gratitude’ — Variety, 5:59 PM ET “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” is one step closer to soaring into theaters. Writer and director James Gunn revealed on Threads that “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” has officially wrapped filming. “That’s a…

Carlos Ezpeleta Named MotoGP Group Deputy CEO — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET Son of Carmelo Ezpeleta becomes second in command Photo by MotoGP.com The MotoGP Group has appointed Carlos Ezpeleta as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, installing him as second-in-command of the stru…

Even in Her Movies, Dolly Parton Kept Control — New York Times, 5:56 PM ET During her Hollywood peak, Parton played women who knew their value, whether they were a secretary, brothel madam, hairdresser or radio show host.

Live Updates: Hundreds Missing as Wall of Water Sweeps Away Villages in Nepal and Tibet — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET At least 160 people were killed when floods tore through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Tibet region of China, the authorities said. Hundreds were missing, including foreign tourists.

Judge rejects Minnesota push to extradite ICE officer from Texas — The Hill, 5:53 PM ET A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday rejected a push from Minnesota officials to force the extradition of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan migra…

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🌍 News & General (105)
🏟️ Sports (85)
🎬 Culture & Entertainment (28)
🏛️ Politics (16)

Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 105 stories across 13 outlets

📰 New York Times (30 stories)

Live Updates: Hundreds Missing as Wall of Water Sweeps Away Villages in Nepal and Tibet — 5:54 PM ET At least 160 people were killed when floods tore through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Tibet region of China, the authorities said. Hundreds were missing, including foreign tourists.

He Once Launched a Grenade for Trump. Now He’ll Be White House Counsel. — 5:44 PM ET Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.

Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure — 5:42 PM ET A judge found that Democratic lawmakers had not followed proper procedures in passing a redistricting amendment, but the state Supreme Court will have the final say.

Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now — 5:40 PM ET The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked.

Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council — 5:35 PM ET Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.

A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally — 5:29 PM ET Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.

Here’s the latest. — 5:24 PM ET A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.

Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar — 5:22 PM ET The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.

Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent — 5:16 PM ET The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday.

Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures — 5:16 PM ET Curry thrived onstage and onscreen in meaty roles that brought him widespread recognition and generations of dedicated fans.

Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry — 4:59 PM ET The agency’s top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people faced a misconduct investigation.

Canadians Stand Their Ground Amid New Trump Tariffs and Expanding U.S.-Canada Trade War — 4:59 PM ET Business owners are preparing for financial pain after the latest U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed. But many Canadians are embracing a show of resistance.

Justice Dept. Charges Owner of Failed Surrogacy Firm With Fraud — 4:58 PM ET The owner of Surro Connections is accused of stealing over $1 million from prospective parents and using it to pay off gambling debts, take trips and purchase luxury goods.

Armed Man Arrested Near Trump Golf Course Is Sent to Mental Health Court — 4:57 PM ET A California judge suspended criminal proceedings against the man, a former Marine, who had been arrested days before the president was set to visit for a fund-raiser.

Why China Loves A.I. — 4:55 PM ET People in China are way more optimistic about the technology than Americans. We look at what’s behind the difference.

Man Accused of Bringing Guillotine to D.C. Is Arrested — 4:53 PM ET Philan-Tam-Duy Le, 35, of Julian, Calif., was taken into custody for “being in possession of the guillotine,” the police said.

Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims — 4:52 PM ET The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.

Nvidia’s Profit Doubles to $59.69 Billion Thanks to A.I. Spending — 4:50 PM ET Quarterly revenue also more than doubled, to $96.22 billion, the company said, topping expectations on Wall Street.

It Was Inevitable That Trump Would Come to This — 4:38 PM ET Lèse-majesté, American-style.

Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80 — 4:36 PM ET The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.

How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate — 4:19 PM ET Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own.

Trump Administration Wants Billion-Dollar Businesses to Qualify as ‘Small’ — 4:16 PM ET Higher revenue and employee limits for small businesses that get federal contracts and loans could disadvantage the smallest companies, their owners say.

Army Awards $2.2 Billion for ‘Microreactors’ On U.S. Bases — 4:14 PM ET The move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to spur the country’s largest expansion of nuclear power in more than three decades.

Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Are Among the Missing in Nepal Floods — 4:06 PM ET Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.

Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government — 3:46 PM ET The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group that has lost territory and authority in recent months, will integrate with the country’s military.

The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her. — 3:27 PM ET Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that meant a lot.

Judge Handling 9/11 Case Sets June 2028 Trial Date — 3:20 PM ET Prosecutors had asked for an earlier start. The judge has not yet ruled on several issues related to the defendants’ torture in C.I.A. prisons.

Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand? — 3:19 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.

How The New York Times Covers Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family — 3:18 PM ET What led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answers.

A Republican Attack Ad Used a Family’s Tragedy. Now They’re Furious. — 3:16 PM ET Relatives of a family killed by a semi truck say they were not consulted about the ad, which connected the crash to illegal immigration.

📰 CNBC (15 stories)

Nvidia forecasts fiscal '28 revenue growth of 70%, soaring past estimates: Live updates — 5:46 PM ET Follow Nvidia’s Q2 2027 earnings for data center results, guidance, AI demand and NVDA stock reaction in real time.

Salesforce stock jumps 12% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain — 5:44 PM ET Salesforce's Anthropic stake led to higher profit in the latest quarter.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Nvidia, Salesforce, CrowdStrike, Urban Outfitters and more — 5:31 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves in after-hour trading.

Okta pops 20% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security — 5:27 PM ET New products accounted for 30% of total bookings and Okta said it closed dozens of AI deals during the period

Republicans are dismissing affordability. That could be a problem in November — 5:26 PM ET President Donald Trump quipped that affordability was "devised" by Democrats, while Vice President JD Vance said groceries "cost what they cost."

CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter as 'Mythos moment' drives AI cyber wave — 5:25 PM ET CrowdStrike shares have surged 61% this year to new highs as the threat from frontier AI has fueled demand for advanced security tools.

At least 157 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China — 5:25 PM ET At least 403 people, including 47 from the United States, were reported missing, officials in Nepal said.

Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion — 5:17 PM ET Meta and state attorneys general settled a federal trial centering on allegations that company misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms.

OpenAI releases sweeping report on Hugging Face AI agent hack — 5:17 PM ET The 37-page report walks through the actions that OpenAI's models took during a series of evaluations prior to and during the Hugging Face breach.

Salesforce, Anthropic expand partnership as Benioff responds to ‘SaaSpocalypse’ concerns — 4:50 PM ET "We're delivering a dynamic interface that thinks, reasons, and acts," Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said in a statement.

What investors should do with Meta now that the child privacy case has settled — 4:15 PM ET Analysts and investors on Wall Street are calling the settlement a win for Meta Platforms.

Bitcoin’s macro case is strengthening even as regulation takes a back seat, says BlackRock’s digital assets head — 4:11 PM ET The flagship cryptocurrency's recent rally parallels its history of rebounding whenever investor sentiment toward other assets cools, says BlackRock's Mitchnick.

Treasury yields are running hot. Here are opportunities for income-seeking investors — 3:39 PM ET Long-dated Treasury yields hit key levels last week. Investors can turn up attractive income amid the volatility.

OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip brings new 'threat' to Nvidia margins as custom silicon gains ground — 3:15 PM ET OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip beat Nvidia Blackwell systems on key inference-efficiency tests as custom AI silicon gains ground among major tech companies.

Federal judge lifts final block on Trump mail-in voting order, clearing way for midterm restrictions — 3:15 PM ET The rule in question would require election officials to give USPS voter information and use federally reviewed, uniquely barcoded ballot envelopes.

📰 BBC News (14 stories)

Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand — 5:49 PM ET Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.

Liverpool v Spurs & Man Utd v Brighton - full EFL Cup third-round draw — 5:33 PM ET Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.

Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers — 5:32 PM ET The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.

Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC — 5:29 PM ET Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.

Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children — 5:27 PM ET The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.

Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott — 5:04 PM ET Uefa dropped their plans to boycott Fifa tournaments on Wednesday, but will still move forward with efforts to remove Gianni Infantino.

Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna — 4:54 PM ET After some early season setbacks, "proud" Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing Conference League progress.

What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods — 4:52 PM ET Hundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Canal killer who dismembered victims dies in jail — 4:12 PM ET John Sweeney was serving a whole-life sentence after being convicted in 2011 of the two murders.

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80 — 3:53 PM ET Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson — 3:46 PM ET The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

Moment Peter Kay gatecrashes BBC weather report — 3:44 PM ET The comedian interrupted North West Tonight weather presenter Molly Brewer as she gave her report.

Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport — 3:19 PM ET A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.

New thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continue — 3:15 PM ET The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.

📰 Al Jazeera (14 stories)

Meta agrees to $17B settlement in landmark child-safety case — 5:21 PM ET Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states

Video: Survivors recount moment flash floods hit Nepal — 5:15 PM ET Survivors of the flash flooding in Nepal have been describing the moment their homes swept away in the landslide.

UNRWA chief: Israel seeks to eliminate agency and Palestinian refugee issue — 5:09 PM ET UNRWA chief says the seizure of its training centre is part of Israel’s efforts to eliminate agency and refugee issue

Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel — 5:07 PM ET Palestinians held vigils across the occupied West Bank demanding the return of Palestinian bodies held by Israel.

US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov’t agencies — 4:59 PM ET US authorities seized two domains allegedly used to target sensitive government networks since 2018.

Nigeria launches hunt for hundreds of kidnapped mosque worshippers — 4:45 PM ET With elections set for January, President Tinubu seeks to clamp down on kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria.

What’s behind the SDF’s deal with Damascus? — 4:37 PM ET The Syrian Democratic Forces announces its dissolution after merging with Syria's army.

Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro to institute debt ceiling if elected president — 4:13 PM ET A debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.

8 migrants buried in Tunisia’s coastal town of Ben Guerdane — 4:05 PM ET Residents of Tunisia’s coastal town of Ben Guerdane on Wednesday attended the funerals of eight young migrants.

Video: Ukrainian drones target Wildberries e-commerce hub in Russia — 3:41 PM ET Ukrainian drones have again targeted the Russian online shopping giant Wildberries.

Israel-Hamas truce failure ‘point of no return’, envoy warns — 3:31 PM ET Hamas has pledged to hand over its weapons as part of the US plan for Gaza, which Israeli PM Netanyahu has rejected.

UNRWA chief condemns Israeli seizure of East Jerusalem training centre — 3:25 PM ET Christian Saunders tells Al Jazeera raid part of campaign to weaken agency and eliminate Palestinian rights.

German airport workers die from malaria caught from plane-riding mosquito — 3:21 PM ET Four infected employees being treated in hospital; mosquito traps deployed at Frankfurt hub.

Israeli forces install new gate, isolating Palestinian village — 3:09 PM ET Israeli forces installed gates around the home of Palestinian American Lou Ridi in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank.

📰 The Guardian (11 stories)

No more UK energy bills support likely before price cap rise — 5:42 PM ET Andy Burnham stops short of pledging further help as gas and electricity prices due to increase by 4% in OctoberHouseholds are unlikely to receive further energy bills support before the October pric…

News live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods — 5:41 PM ET Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPlibersek says government still deter…

‘Work is good for you’: how UK scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisis — 5:30 PM ET Paid employment can boost confidence and wellbeing, says Pat McFadden as jobs guarantee scheme gets under wayWork must be “part of the answer” to the mental health crisis among young people, the work…

Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time — 5:30 PM ET DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricityPlug-in solar panels will go on sale in the UK for the first time fro…

Democratic states sue to block postal service from carrying out Trump’s mail-in voting order – US politics live — 5:17 PM ET Two dozen states file lawsuit days after supreme court lifts one injunction blocking part of president’s orderSign up for the US Breaking News emailA US military strike on an alleged drug trafficking…

Dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods — 5:16 PM ET Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridgesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of…

Judge blocks Minnesota bid to extradite Texas ICE agent accused of shooting man — 3:45 PM ET Christian Castro charged with assault after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man and remains in custody in TexasSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Girl, 13, among missing British citizens after flash flood in Nepal — 3:12 PM ET More than 400 travellers are said to be missing after flood on Tibet border, including 33 BritonsFlash floods on Nepal-Tibet border – latest updatesThirty-three British citizens including a 13-year-o…

Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors — 3:08 PM ET PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to LabourAndy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing…

Parent whose 16-year-old daughter died by suicide reacts to Meta settlement – video — 3:08 PM ET Victoria Hicks, mother of Alexandra Hicks, told reporters that she feels 'justice is possible' after Meta settled in its US trial over teen addiction. On 26 August in a Oakland, California, federal c…

Final witness in Lindsay Clancy trial says he doesn’t believe she heard a voice during killings — 3:06 PM ET FBI psychiatrist Gregory Saathoff says he’s treated only two women with postpartum psychosis, both decades earlierThe Lindsay Clancy trial was heading for closing arguments on Wednesday, as a final w…

📰 The Verge (4 stories)

Nvidia is about to be a hundred-billion-dollar-a-quarter company — 5:40 PM ET Nvidia's predicting it will pull in $108 billion in revenue within just a few months. It wouldn't be the first company to rake in over $100 billion in quarterly revenue - Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet…

OpenAI’s rogue AI model incident was worse than we thought — 5:36 PM ET In July, an unreleased OpenAI model broke out of a restricted environment, figured out how to get access to the internet, allowed AI agents to talk to each other using a secret "message board," and h…

All the ways Instagram and Facebook are changing for teens — 4:00 PM ET Meta just agreed to make sweeping changes for teens as part of a child safety settlement reached with attorneys general across the US. Under the agreement, Meta must apply new safeguards across Insta…

Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards — 3:18 PM ET If you’ve been on the fence about Google’s latest Pixel phones, this might be your best chance to save some cash. Amazon is offering an extra $150 off the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL…

📰 TechCrunch (4 stories)

Anthropic continues compute-gobbling streak in $45 billion deal with Nscale — 5:37 PM ET The new deal with the infrastructure provider is the latest example of Anthropic's white-hot compute-gobbling streak.

Google’s Gemini has a branding problem, and so does the rest of AI — 3:37 PM ET Consumer AI apps need to stop making users learn their product architecture.

How do we explain OpenAI’s executive exodus? — 3:34 PM ET Was Greg Brockman the right executive all along?

OpenAI releases its official report on the Hugging Face breach — 3:05 PM ET The report, which spans several discrete cybersecurity compromises, is the most complete accounting of the incident to date.

📰 PBS NewsHour (4 stories)

U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico after driest month on record for San Juan — 5:16 PM ET July was the driest month on record for San Juan in more than 120 years and the second hottest for the island's capital.

Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot iconic photo of soldier returning from Vietnam, dies at age 99 — 4:55 PM ET The famous photo shows Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm reuniting with his family in March 1973 at Travis Air Force Base after being a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release from custordy — 3:45 PM ET Minnesota officials believe Castro could flee to Mexico, citing calls he made from jail to a woman in Mexico, talking "about marrying her and buying a house in Mexico when he is released," according…

What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about a broken postpartum mental health system — 3:29 PM ET Lindsay Clancy's murder trial hasn't just dominated headlines for its tragic story and true crime fascination. For many, it has prompted a groundswell of recognition and outrage around the barriers w…

📰 Ars Technica (4 stories)

New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name — 4:49 PM ET Judge hasn't ruled on X Corp’s preliminary injunction, but Operation Bluebird plows ahead

Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts" — 3:50 PM ET Meta to impose daily limit on child social media use in deal with nearly every state.

Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions — 3:39 PM ET The bishops' snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.

Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text — 3:19 PM ET The AI that powers Gboard's Rambler is coming to more Google products, including Chrome.

📰 Washington Post (2 stories)

Judge lifts block on Trump changes to mail voting, though legal fights continue — 4:31 PM ET The president’s executive order is now in effect for the midterm elections, but the ruling leaves the door open to renewed challenges from rights groups.

FDA approves pancreatic cancer drug that extends patients’ lives — 4:11 PM ET In trials, Revolution Medicines’ daraxonrasib nearly doubled average survival times for one of the deadliest cancers.

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📰 NPR
Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is catching on
— NPR, 5:11 PM ET
The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each already filled 100,000 such prescriptions.
📰 The Atlantic
The Lights Are Back On in Gary, Indiana
— The Atlantic, 3:41 PM ET
A long two weeks after a derecho blew through, most of the city finally has power.
📰 Wired
What We Still Don’t Know About OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack
— Wired, 3:16 PM ET
The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it didn't see this fiasco coming.

🏛️ Politics — 16 stories across 3 outlets

📰 The Hill (12 stories)

Judge rejects Minnesota push to extradite ICE officer from Texas — 5:53 PM ET A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday rejected a push from Minnesota officials to force the extradition of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan migra…

Crowley, Tiffany tied in Wisconsin governor's race: Poll — 5:43 PM ET Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany are tied in a new poll of the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, suggesting a tight race in the presidential swing state. In the Marquette Law School Poll…

Bill Gates: AI will either be 'greatest equalizer' or 'worst source of injustice' — 5:19 PM ET Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued Tuesday that AI will either be the “greatest equalizer ever invented” or the “worst source of injustice,” calling for society to act quickly to prepare for the…

Maine Republican governor nominee requests ICE at polling places during midterms — 5:13 PM ET Bobby Charles, the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Maine, recently said he wants the Trump administration to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and U.S. Marshals to polling…

Manchin calls for more independents in Congress: ‘People want a little bit more normalcy' — 4:59 PM ET Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) — a former Democrat known for his staunch centrism — is continuing his push to bring more independents into Congress, now arguing that breaking away from the two-par…

General Mills removes artificial colors from US cereals — 4:49 PM ET General Mills said Wednesday that it has ended the use of artificial coloring in its United States cereal portfolio with intentions to remove the dyes from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end o…

Judge orders ICE to release second witness to fatal Texas shooting — 4:12 PM ET A federal judge in Houston ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities on Monday to release a witness to last month’s fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in the Texas city by a…

Judge blocks Democrats' redistricting push in Maryland — 4:10 PM ET A Maryland judge Wednesday blocked an effort that would have proposed a constitutional amendment to redraw the state’s congressional districts to residents, marking another setback for Democratic red…

Louisiana governor 'not concerned' about environmental impact of Gulf Coast SpaceX facility — 3:55 PM ET Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) brushed aside fears Wednesday morning about possible negative environmental impacts from SpaceX’s planned $100 billion launch facility in the state. He told CBS News on…

Iran puts Europe on notice as US shifts to economic warfare — 3:51 PM ET Iran’s recent saber-rattling against Bulgaria has renewed questions over how much it’s willing to directly attack Europe in an effort to deter U.S. allies from aiding war efforts against Tehran. Bulg…

Georgia mail carrier sentenced after stealing $1M in checks: DOJ — 3:45 PM ET McAfee pleaded guilty to possession of stolen mail on May 14, 2026, and was sentenced this week.

ICE detainment reach second-term high for Trump administration: Report — 3:16 PM ET Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained almost 50,000 people in July, marking its highest monthly arrest total during President Trump's second term, newly released data shows. According to…

📰 Washington Post (3 stories)

Fired FEMA crew leader defends skipping homes with Trump campaign signs — 5:00 PM ET Marni Washington said she was following protocol to keep field workers safe in a politicized environment following 2024’s Hurricane Milton.

Alaska’s weird (and important) Senate race — 3:38 PM ET There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats.

Trump visa restrictions will worsen strains on the economy, experts say — 3:32 PM ET Several Trump administration moves to restrict legal immigration, including a pause in visa appointments and the cancellation of tourism and business visas, will harm the economy and workforce, exper…

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📰 NPR
Trump touts power of his endorsement following South Sen. Darline Graham's primary win
— NPR, 4:14 PM ET
Darline Graham won her primary runoff in the race to replace her late brother in the US Senate. And President Trump can again tout the power of his endorsement.

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📰 Yahoo Sports (50 stories)

Carlos Ezpeleta Named MotoGP Group Deputy CEO — 5:57 PM ET Son of Carmelo Ezpeleta becomes second in command Photo by MotoGP.com The MotoGP Group has appointed Carlos Ezpeleta as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, installing him as second-in-command of the stru…

Detroit Lions place veteran LB on IR — 5:51 PM ET The Detroit Lions placed linebacker Damone Clark on injured reserve.

Transfer guard B.J. Edwards' eligibility in question with stay in case — 5:50 PM ET Oklahoma Sooners transfer guard has eligibility put on hold after NCAA was granted a stay in court of appeals.

Dennard Wilson: Consistency, confidence are key for Deonte Banks — 5:50 PM ET NY Giants DC Dennard Wilson talks about Deonte Banks improvement and the impact of Tremaine Edmunds and Chauncey Golston

Thierno Barry leads confident Everton to reflect David Moyes’ Carabao Cup mission — 5:49 PM ET Preston 0-4 Everton: A hat-trick for Thierno Barry and a first in blue for Brennan Johnston gave Moyes plenty to smile about as his side cruised into the fourth round

NFL says players who return to college will be ineligible to play in 2026 as ACC, Big 12 weigh topic — 5:48 PM ET Players who leave the NFL to return to college won't be allowed to come back to the league this season. NFL executive Troy Vincent reiterated the longstanding policy at the league's meetings Wednesda…

PGA Tour hits Matt Gogel with six month ban over golf betting violations — 5:48 PM ET The 55-year-old, whose best PGA Tour Champions finish this year was runner-up in the Senior British Open, can return on 22 February 2027

Watch the teaser for America’s Game: The 2025 Super Bowl champion Seahawks — 5:47 PM ET The NFL Network programming will be featuring the most recent Super Bowl Champions

Mbappé scores hat trick in Real Madrid victory. Sávio scores on debut with Tottenham — 5:47 PM ET Kylian Mbappé’s first goals of the season came via a hat trick in Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the Spanish league Wednesday, while newcomer Sávio helped big-spending Tottenham rout…

Adley Rutschman, Willson Contreras not in Red Sox lineup; Catcher out for second straight game — 5:45 PM ET Adley Rutschman is not in the Red Sox lineup for a second straight game Wednesday.

Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals game discussion: Tanner Gordon vs. Matt Waldron — 5:45 PM ET After ending their longest losing streak last night the Rockies look to start a winning one

Line-up set! See all clubs in the Champions League phase — 5:45 PM ET The final teams to qualify for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase were confirmed this Wednesday (26).Seven clubs secured their spots this week after coming through the final playoff round.The…

Manchester City interested in Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye — 5:45 PM ET David Moyes is at Hill Dickinson Stadium and Goodison Park with Enzo Maresca of Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City have expressed interest in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, accord…

The 2026 PGA TOUR Championship Will Help Shape Golf’s Future — 5:44 PM ET The season-long race to the TOUR Championship is finally here. With the St. Jude Championship and the BMW Championship in the rearview mirror, the top 70 golfers who entered the playoffs have been na…

2024 Panthers draft pick signs with Ravens on Wednesday — 5:44 PM ET A former Panthers draft pick has officially signed with the Ravens.

NFL ends Pro Bowl game after consulting Jalen Hurts and other stars — 5:44 PM ET The NFL will end its Pro Bowl game and eliminate alternates after consulting stars, including Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts

Latest court ruling not good news for UNC's Cameron Fens — 5:43 PM ET Some bad news popped up on Wednesday as UNC center Cameron Fens is ineligible.

Yankees place slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort — 5:43 PM ET The New York Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday, a day after the right-hander allowed his fifth homer since the All-Sta…

Where every SEC football offense ranks in latest SP+ ratings — 5:42 PM ET Where every SEC football offense ranks according to ESPN's SP+ model ahead of the 2026 college football season

Bayern's possible Champions League opponents — 5:42 PM ET FC Bayern will find out which teams they’ll face in the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League on Thursday evening (18:00 CEST). At the draw in Monaco, the German champions will be assisgned t.…

6 Reasons Why IndyCar's Hot Dog Race is the Sponsorship Every Series Should Order Off the Menu — 5:42 PM ET Oscar Mayer's Wienie 500 outdrew actual IndyCar races in viewership. 6 reasons this hot dog sponsorship is a blueprint every racing series should study.

Buss brothers join Padres' new ownershp group amid Lakers saga — 5:41 PM ET Jesse and Joey Buss have joined the new ownership group of the San Diego Padres and, according to ESPN, their stake in the team is about 5%.

Why UConn great Paige Bueckers received Victor Wembanyama's Nike-gifted World Cup tickets — 5:41 PM ET Bueckers watched on as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals from Dallas.

Pirates' Endy Rodríguez out for extended period after hip surgery — 5:41 PM ET Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his left hip on Wednesday and is expected to resume baseball activities in 7-9 months. The procedure was performed by Dr. Thom…

Shohei Ohtani could return to pitching Sunday as an opener in front of Tyler Glasnow — 5:41 PM ET The Dodgers did something similar with Ohtani's pitching comeback last year.

Free agent guard Brandon Williams signs one-year, $2.6 million contract to join Warriors — 5:40 PM ET Free agent guard Brandon Williams has signed a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the second player the team has added in two days. Forward Georges Niang sig…

Davenport Northwest hammered by Nevada at Little League World Series — 5:38 PM ET Davenport Northwest rolled the dice during its Aug. 26 Little League World Series game against Nevada, and the gamble backfired.

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.

Final Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster prediction ahead of San Francisco 49ers preseason game — 5:37 PM ET One last stab and predicting who makes the team with cutdown day on Sunday.

Bristol Motor Speedway Announces Special Lap 18 Tribute to Kyle Busch — 5:36 PM ET Bristol Motor Speedway is planning a special Lap 18 tribute to Kyle Busch during September's NASCAR Cup Series Night Race, complete with yellow towels and the return of his familiar M&M'S colors.

Opponent Preview: Week 10 – Maryland Terapins — 5:36 PM ET Maryland returns most of their 2025 team, including budding star quarterback Malik Washington. They’re hoping to win more than 1 Big 10 game in 2026.

UH water polo gets new coach from Loyola Marymount — 5:36 PM ET The University of Hawaii on Tuesday named Ikaika Aki head coach of the women’s water polo program. Aki, who is a 2006 Punahou graduate, spent the past four years leading Loyola Marymount’s team. He w…

UH football preview Day 7: Defensive lineman Luther McCoy — 5:36 PM ET Hawaii defensive lineman Luther McCoy was Aquaman. “I grew up in the water,” said McCoy, who was reared in Jacksonville, Fla. “It was kind of my thing. Tubing, wakeboarding, everything you can do wit…

Little League World Series schedule 2026: Full bracket, times, channels, scores for every LLWS game — 5:36 PM ET Youth baseball's best are back in Williamsport. Here's when and where to watch every game.

Here are the 36 clubs in next season's Champions League 🇪🇺 — 5:36 PM ET 36 contenders to succeed PSG.Just a few hours before the much-anticipated Champions League draw, the final lineup of 36 teams for the 2026-2027 league phase was officially completed after the second…

UH football notebook: Pritchard, Chang will reunite after long ago recruiting trip — 5:36 PM ET For Saturday’s football opener, Stanford’s Tavita Pritchard will serve as host to the Hawaii football team. Pritchard is reciprocating a gesture from 22 years ago. In November 2004, Pritchard was a p…

Minnesota United's Joaquín Pereyra wins Goal of the Matchday — 5:36 PM ET By MLSsoccer staffGoal of the Matchday 22: Joaquín PereyraMinnesota United FC midfielder Joaquín Pereyra has won AT&T Goal of the Matchday honors for Matchday 22, securing 51.4% of the fan vote.You .…

49ers hosted former UFL pass rusher Jah Joyner ahead of their preseason finale — 5:36 PM ET The 49ers are determining which players to rest on Thursday night. What hosting a pass rusher tells us about their roster decisions

Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Personal Brusdar Graterol News During Braves Series — 5:35 PM ET Los Angeles Dodgers fans, do you remember pitcher Brusdar Graterol? He hasn’t pitched much in the past few seasons, but he is still a World Series champion and was one of the more electric players in…

Fenerbahce stun Lyon in Champions League as AEK crush Levski — 5:35 PM ET Goals from Vedat Muriqi and English defender Archie Brown helped Fenerbahce stun Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday and qualify for the league phase.Panama's Cristian Martinez scored the extra…

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans explains role for new WR Kayshon Boutte after trade — 5:35 PM ET When the Houston Texans traded for Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots, they knew he'd be an upgrade to the wide receiver room, but it's going to take some time.

Mbappe Gets A Perfect 10 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Real Sociedad — 5:35 PM ET Real Madrid entertained Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a decent start to the game and got th…

Dave Reardon: Warriors can start season with historic achievement — 5:35 PM ET The University of Hawaii football team will try to accomplish something it hasn’t in 34 years on Saturday, and quite a few people think the Warriors have a good chance to make it happen. Stanford is…

Carabao Cup third round draw in full: Liverpool and Tottenham to face off as Arsenal, Man Utd, Man City and more also learn opponents — 5:35 PM ET Liverpool will face Tottenham in the standout tie of the Carabao Cup third round.The two Premier League sides will meet at Anfield as the competition’s biggest clubs enter the tournament.Manchester .…

Liverpool Have Made An Enquiry For This Lille Talent: Should Iraola Move In For Him? — 5:35 PM ET In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool have made an enquiry for Lille talent Matias Fernandez-Pardo. It has been mentioned that the Reds are facing competition from Manch…

UH LB Hudson eager to face Stanford, the team that cut him — 5:35 PM ET With every University of Hawaii football practice, linebacker Ben Hudson’s rustiness eases. He has quickened his movements since joining the Rainbow Warriors in June after a two-year hiatus from the…

🚨 Play-offs decided! These 36 teams will play in the Champions League — 5:35 PM ET The final four tickets for the 2026/27 Champions League season have just been awarded. These 36 teams will compete for the coveted trophy starting on September 8.BelgiumClub BruggeSlovakiaSlovan Brat…

Tommy Castellanos, former FSU QB, commits to Texas Tech in 5th year of eligibility — 5:34 PM ET Tommy Castellanos gained an extra season of eligibility and will spend it at Texas Tech, according to multiple reports on Aug. 26.

Texas Rangers lineup for August 26, 2026 — 5:34 PM ET The rubber match in Chicago

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UEFA Champions League — 6:25 PM ET Featuring LASK v Celtic and six more matches

AEK Athens ease past Levski Sofia with dominant 4-0 win — 5:50 PM ET AEK Athens are through to the Champions League with a comfortable 4-0 win against Levski Sofia.

Viking reach Champions League for first time with victory over Dinamo Zagreb — 5:34 PM ET Viking shock Dinamo Zagreb with a 3-1 win to book their place in the Champions League.

Liverpool v Spurs & Man Utd v Brighton - full EFL Cup third-round draw — 5:33 PM ET Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.

Fenerbahce back in the Champions League after 18 years — 5:26 PM ET Goals from Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown prove to be enough for Fenerbahce to get past Lyon and in to the league stage of the Champions League.

Al-Hilal closing in on Watkins - Thursday's gossip — 5:25 PM ET Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make a loan offer for Jack Grealish, plus more.

Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott — 5:04 PM ET Uefa dropped their plans to boycott Fifa tournaments on Wednesday, but will still move forward with efforts to remove Gianni Infantino.

Stunning comeback sees Sabah reach Champions League for the first time — 5:01 PM ET Azerbaijan side Sabah fight back from 4-2 down on aggregate to beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel 6-4 on aggregate to secure their place in the main draw of the Champions League for the first time.

Bodo/Glimt thrash NEC to ease into Champions League main draw — 5:00 PM ET Bodo/Glimt reach the main draw of the Champions League for a second successive season after beating Dutch side NEC Nijmegen 3-0 in the second leg of their play-off, qualifying 6-1 on aggregate.

Celtic crash out of Champions League after humiliating defeat to LASK — 5:00 PM ET Despite leading 4-0 on aggregate, Celtic are humiliated by LASK as they lose the second leg of their Champions League play-off 5-1 and are knocked out 5-4 on aggregate in Austria to miss out on the m…

Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna — 4:54 PM ET After some early season setbacks, "proud" Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing Conference League progress.

Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna — 4:54 PM ET After some early season setbacks, "proud" Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing Conference League progress.

Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson — 3:46 PM ET The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf — 3:17 PM ET El Hadji Malick Diouf is cleared to have a medical with Brentford after West Ham accept a £40m bid for the Senegal defender.

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2026 U.S. Open odds, predictions, futures: Proven tennis expert reveals picks for women's draw — 4:51 PM ET Tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has revealed his U.S. Open 2026 picks, predictions and tennis best bets

LSU abstains from SEC vote to penalize coaches, schools for playing pro players — 4:48 PM ET LSU was the only SEC school not to approve of the league's new penalty structure for coaches, schools that play ex-professional players

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Busts and riskiest picks per model that called Terry McLaurin's tough season — 4:40 PM ET SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts 2026 and the riskiest Fantasy picks to fade during your Fantasy football draft prep

NFL clarifies rules for players returning to college amid LSU's pursuit of former pros, per report — 4:40 PM ET Players who return to college will be barred from signing with an NFL team during the 2026 season

Will Ospreay's winding road from his mom's backyard ring to Wembley Stadium: 'This is what I'm destined to do' — 4:38 PM ET One year after career-threatening neck surgery, Ospreay headlines AEW All In, with wife Alex Windsor competing alongside him on the biggest night of their careers

Thomas Castellanos commits to Texas Tech after coach Joey McGuire defends adding ex-NFL players to roster — 4:34 PM ET The former Florida State quarterback will play this season for the Red Raiders, a team still looking at adding more talent

NBA Summer Superlatives: Craziest contract, biggest gamble, saddest offseason, dumbest quote, more — 4:34 PM ET We're nearing the end of one of the wildest NBA summers ever

PrizePicks promo code and app review: Play $5, Get $50 — 3:56 PM ET Here's a look at the latest PrizePicks promo code and review of the app

The cornerstone: Tennessee's NIL collective setting the curve with new brick-and-mortar retail store — 3:50 PM ET In the ever-evolving NIL space, the Tennessee collective is hoping to plant perminant roots and gain an edge by offering fans a new experience

Borgata Sportsbook promo code 2026: Bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets — 3:44 PM ET Borgata Sportsbook promo code for new users: CBSB100 to bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Royals vs. Blue Jays, Dodgers vs. Braves and more — 3:42 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

HQ PM Newsletter 8/26/2026 — 3:30 PM ET What to watch Wednesday night: Royals vs. Blue Jays, Dodgers vs. Braves + more best bets

Anthony Richardson, Joey Porter Jr. among potential trade candidates with NFL cutdown day looming — 3:26 PM ET Here's who could be traded next before Week 1 of the NFL regular season kicks off

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Mbappé hat-trick sinks Real Sociedad after Real Madrid jeered by home fans — 5:39 PM ET Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu on Wednesday ⁠in their first home match since the return of José Mourinho as head coach.Mbappé put Madrid ahead…

Chelsea in talks with Martínez’s camp as Aston Villa close on striker Jackson — 5:30 PM ET Blues consider making offer for Argentina goalkeeperVilla agree £65m Jackson deal as Watkins nears £50m exit Manchester City expected to make bid for FernándezChelsea have been offered Emiliano Martí…

Sávio savours debut goal as Spurs coast to emphatic Carabao Cup win over Charlton — 4:58 PM ET A new season at the snazziest modern stadium in England and something extremely welcome for Tottenham. A home win over domestic opposition. There were only four of them last season; three in the Prem…

Ten-man Hearts stun Rapid Vienna in shootout to reach Conference League — 4:16 PM ET Playoff second leg: Rapid 2-2 Hearts (aet, 3-4 on pens)Kara 34, Cvetkovic 119; Kabore 79, Miller 100Beau Reus made two penalty saves as heroic Hearts overcame Tomas Magnusson’s red card to pull off a…

Debutant Malard breaks Chelsea duck after Real Sociedad threaten WCL shock — 3:50 PM ET Third qualifying round, first leg: Chelsea 5-2 Real SociedadGirma 29, Buurman 54, Malard 67 88, James 74; Marín 7, Marcos 59Chelsea’s sluggish start in the first leg of their Champions League qualifi…

Derbyshire police investigating alleged assault in connection with Carse arrest — 3:36 PM ET Durham bowler dropped from England squadUnclear whether Carse involved in alleged assault Derbyshire police are investigating an alleged assault in connection with the arrest of Brydon Carse last wee…

Sunderland weigh up Jack Grealish loan with Marseille’s Igor Paixão also a target — 3:22 PM ET Manchester City winger reportedly open to moveForest in talks over right-back Javi Rueda from Celta VigoSunderland are exploring a potential loan move for Jack Grealish, but formal negotiations with…

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‘The Witcher’ Co-Producer Rae Benjamin to Receive Starz #TakeTheLead Award at Humanitas Event, Presented by Russell T Davies — 6:00 PM ET “The Witcher” Season 5 co-producer Rae Benjamin, who is also the cowriter of the animated feature “The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep,” has been selected to receive this year’s Starz #TakeTheLead award…

James Gunn Says ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Has Wrapped Filming: ‘I Have Immense Gratitude’ — 5:59 PM ET “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” is one step closer to soaring into theaters. Writer and director James Gunn revealed on Threads that “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” has officially wrapped filming. “That’s a…

Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and Hasan Minhaj to Perform at New York’s Stand Up for Heroes Event — 5:56 PM ET Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and Hasan Minhaj will headline the 20th annual Stand Up for Heroes event in New York City. The variety show, taking place at Lincoln Center on Nov. 9 as part of the New…

ITV Boss is Hopeful As Acquisition Looms: ‘Sky Wouldn’t Be Buying Us for All That Money if They Wanted To Rip Us Apart’ — 5:42 PM ET As U.K. public service broadcaster ITV prepares to be swallowed up by Comcast-owned Sky (the pact still needs to clear regulators, which could take up to a year), managing director Kevin Lygo is stay…

X Launches ‘NFL Gametime,’ a Football Feed Placed Alongside ‘For You’ and ‘Following’ — 5:00 PM ET X will really mark the spot for NFL content. The social-media outlet is launching “NFL Gametime,” a new project that offers an NFL feed weaving data, news and creators into the overall user experienc…

Dolly Parton Streams Surge on Spotify With 2,320% Increase in the United States — 4:27 PM ET Dolly Parton’s music has significantly surged on Spotify following her death on Tuesday, with total streams increasing over 1,260% globally and 2,320% in the United States compared to the prior seven…

Why Lionsgate Vet’s Saudi Arabia-Backed Game Studio Picked ‘1,001 Arabian Nights’ Adaptation as Its Debut Title — 4:25 PM ET When it comes to picking IP that’s prime for adaptation, it’s hard to find a story — or rather, stories — with more staying power than “One Thousand and One Nights.” During video game trade event Gam…

Oscars: Chile Picks Manuela Martelli’s ‘The Meltdown’ for the International Feature Race — 4:06 PM ET Chile’s Film Academy has selected “The Meltdown” (“El deshielo”) by Manuela Martelli, her post-Pinochet mystery drama set in an Andes ski resort, to represent the country in the Best International Fe…

‘Love Island USA’ Renewed for Season 9 With Ariana Madix Returning as Host, Peacock Drops Season 8 Reunion Sneak Peak — 4:00 PM ET Peacock has renewed “Love Island USA” for Season 9, with Ariana Madix set to return as host following a record-breaking eighth season. To accompany the news, Peacock has also released a sneak peak at…

5 Things About Dolly Parton You Didn’t Know: From Producing ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ to the COVID Vaccine — 3:48 PM ET The inimitable, irreplaceable Dolly Parton died Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80. The country legend and cultural icon was perhaps our last universally beloved celebrity, bridging…

📰 Hollywood Reporter (10 stories)

Golf Channel Pulls ‘Big Break’ Premiere as Title Sponsor Bails Following Controversial Ad — 5:46 PM ET 'Big Break x Good Good' was supposed to be presented by Golf Galaxy. Now the Versant cable channel must scrub the branding.

HBO Max and NFL Films Bringing Back Offseason Edition of ‘Hard Knocks’ Next Year — 5:09 PM ET The spinoff of the long-running NFL docuseries chronicles the front office, rather than what happens on the field.

Bad Bunny’s Tour Finale Had True Island Flavor — Down to the Custom Hennessy Cocktails — 5:05 PM ET Hennessy was the global presenting sponsor for the entire Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour.

Dolly Parton’s Spotify Streams Spiked Over 1,200 Percent Following Icon’s Death — 4:39 PM ET Her hits "Jolene" and "9 to 5" were her two most-streamed songs yesterday, going to No. 2 and 3 on Spotify's daily U.S. songs chart.

‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife’ Filmmakers Explain Why Netflix Has the Best True Crime Docuseries — 4:25 PM ET And how three episodes became streaming's sweet spot.

NBC’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Partner Ancestry.com Drops DNA Kit Prices for Labor Day — 4:22 PM ET Choose between three AncestryDNA kits that tell you where in the world your ancestors came from.

Tim Curry Remembered by Susan Sarandon, Carol Burnett, Rob Schneider, Luke Evans and More: “A Bright Fierce Flame” — 4:03 PM ET The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles, his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz announced Wednesday.

Snoop Dogg Biopic Finds Its Suge Knight in Tre Hale (Exclusive) — 4:00 PM ET The Universal feature already has Jonathan Daviss portraying Snoop Dogg and Myles Bullock Be as Dr. Dre.

‘Love Island USA’ Renewed for Season 9, Peacock Drops Season 8 Reunion Teaser — 4:00 PM ET Emmy nominee Ariana Madix will also be returning to host the hit Peacock series.

Carina Walker Named Head of YA at Amazon MGM Studios — 3:49 PM ET The executive had a hand in developing Prime Video's 'Off Campus' and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' among others.

📰 New York Times (8 stories)

Even in Her Movies, Dolly Parton Kept Control — 5:56 PM ET During her Hollywood peak, Parton played women who knew their value, whether they were a secretary, brothel madam, hairdresser or radio show host.

Janie Bradford, Co-Writer of Motown’s First Hit, Dies at 87 — 5:26 PM ET One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs.

Peter Nadas, Author of ‘the Greatest Novel Written in Our Time,’ Dies at 83 — 5:18 PM ET Susan Sontag gave that high praise to “A Book of Memories” (1986), a labyrinthine chronicle of life under Communism.

Will Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Survive Without Her? — 4:35 PM ET The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn’t immune to funding cuts.

Blake Lively, Who Sought $8 Million for Legal Costs, Is Awarded $400,000 — 4:34 PM ET The ruling all but ends the legal dispute between her and Justin Baldoni over the filming of the movie “It Ends With Us” and its aftermath.

Hearing to Review Bill Cosby’s Assets as He Faces $59 Million Judgment — 4:06 PM ET A judge wants Mr. Cosby or his lawyers to clarify questions about his funds as a woman who sued him for sexual assault says she has not received any of the money she was awarded.

Dolly Parton’s Best Movie Performances: Where to Stream — 4:04 PM ET In movies like “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias,” Parton shined as a version of herself.

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Delight to Your Day — 3:46 PM ET A Dolly duet, a beach finder and never landing.

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