⚡ News Roundup: 239 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Aug 31)

JMGO’s very bright all-in-one projector looks ideal for gamers and sports — The Verge, 6:00 PM ET JMGO's 4K 120Hz Iris Ultra Max all-in-one Google TV projector is now available outside China. It gets its name from a new dual-iris system that lets it produce an impressive 10,000:1 native contrast,…

Amazon secretly inflated ad prices, the FTC and 22 states allege in a lawsuit — Washington Post, 5:59 PM ET More than 1 million advertisers were affected, the suit says. The online retailer says the Federal Trade Commission’s claim “fundamentally misunderstands” how its ads work.

Seahawks sign 17 players to their practice squad — Yahoo Sports, 5:59 PM ET Several familiar names will now make up the ranks of the Seahawks’ practice squad

IndyCar schedule 2026: Date, time, TV channel, live stream, winners for every NTT Series race — Yahoo Sports, 5:59 PM ET Eighteen races are on tap in 2026. Here's when and where to watch them all.

Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash — New York Times, 5:57 PM ET For many, the trek to Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.

Paxton allies launch $15 million ad campaign — Politico, 5:55 PM ET The new ads will highlight Paxton’s record as attorney general and attack James Talarico as weak on China.

The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET Five decades after the “war on drugs” sought to make substance abuse unaffordable, illicit drugs are cheaper and more powerful than ever. A visit to Baltimore shows why.

Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash — 5:57 PM ET For many, the trek to Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.

The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs — 5:54 PM ET Five decades after the “war on drugs” sought to make substance abuse unaffordable, illicit drugs are cheaper and more powerful than ever. A visit to Baltimore shows why.

Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina — 5:51 PM ET Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon.

Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction — 5:48 PM ET Lower-court rulings would have blocked construction of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom after finding that the Trump administration should have first sought approval from Congress.

FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices — 5:44 PM ET Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they should have. The company denies the claims.

Teen Charged With Murder After Livestreaming San Diego Mosque Shooting — 5:34 PM ET The authorities said the 17-year-old from North Carolina had recorded the attack, which killed three people in May. “She ran with the pack — she shared in the kill,” the district attorney said.

U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine — 5:19 PM ET The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.

110 Trucking Schools Closed for English-Language Lapses — 5:08 PM ET Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who has targeted truckers in the country illegally, said the schools certified drivers later found to lack proficiency.

Your Iran Questions, Answered — 4:56 PM ET Today, we hand the mic over to reporters covering diplomacy, the White House, the Middle East and more.

Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change — 4:48 PM ET The country is seeking urgent help from a special U.N. climate fund, but the program lacks money because the United States and others have been reluctant to contribute.

‘We Are Shattered’: Survivors Recall Chaos as Ferry Sank Near Cyprus — 4:48 PM ET The vessel capsized in rough seas, leaving its passengers struggling to escape. Eight were killed and 20 are still missing.

Bessent Claims Canada Is Too Small to Fight a Trade War With the U.S. — 4:47 PM ET At gathering of G20 finance ministers, the Treasury secretary accused Canada’s prime minister of starting a “political shouting match” over U.S. trade policies.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields: A New Feminist Music Festival Takes Shape — 4:27 PM ET At the first Daisy Chain Fields festival, the 23-year-old pop star presented a cross-generational vision of female empowerment. (With Taco Bell activations, too.)

Leader of DOJ’s Civil Rights Unit Spars With Harvard, the Left and Her Colleagues — 4:26 PM ET Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Justice Department’s civil rights unit, has extracted flashy agreements and personnel moves from big universities and sought to force states to turn over confidential v…

Israel and Greece Reach $3.5 Billion Defense Deal — 4:25 PM ET Despite the growing diplomatic isolation of the government, the agreement makes clear that the Israeli defense industry is still finding considerable demand abroad.

Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. — 4:21 PM ET Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.

Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues — 4:17 PM ET Officials announced a second death and said that more than a dozen people remain unaccounted for after heavy rain.

What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods — 4:15 PM ET Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.

Kalshi Suspends Republican House Candidate for Betting on Her Own Race — 4:15 PM ET The trading platform Kalshi issued a three-year suspension to the candidate, Laurie Buckhout, and fined her nearly $2,600. Ms. Buckhout said she had made a “dumb mistake.”

Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China — 4:11 PM ET A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.

Global Oil Price Rises to $90 a Barrel After U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks — 4:04 PM ET The first attacks in a month jolted energy markets. The average U.S. gasoline price remained 37 percent higher since the war began.

Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: Jury Deliberations Expected to Continue — 4:04 PM ET Jurors spent about seven hours discussing the high-profile case on Monday, after about 10 hours last week.

Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97 — 3:57 PM ET His time in office coincided with France’s fraught role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the corruption scandal known as the Karachi affair.

DOJ Issues Grand Jury Subpoena to James Comey Confidant Daniel Richman — 3:32 PM ET The subpoena of Daniel C. Richman is the latest move in a persistent campaign to go after James B. Comey, one of President Trump’s most reviled political adversaries who has already been indicted twi…

John Galliano Bows Out of Met Museum Show After Criticism Mounts — 3:30 PM ET Donors, politicians and Jewish leaders questioned the Met’s decision to honor Galliano, a fashion designer who was found guilty of a hate crime for his antisemitic outbursts.

IRS Audit Revenue Has Plummeted Under Trump, Watchdog Finds — 3:29 PM ET The I.R.S. lost roughly a quarter of its employees since President Trump took office, hampering the agency’s ability to conduct audits.

Democrats Have a Trump Card for Attacks On Wokeness — 3:20 PM ET The party that capitulated to Trump has the most to answer for

A Principal Saved 900 Students Before His School Was Washed Away in Nepal — 3:16 PM ET Rajendra Dawadi had less than 15 minutes to act on a warning of approaching floodwaters. His swift evacuation plan saved hundreds of lives.

What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding — 3:12 PM ET The bodies of at least two people were found and more than a dozen were missing. Further storms could hinder rescue efforts on Monday.

Europe Protests as U.S. Invites Russian Minister to G20 Finance Meeting — 3:04 PM ET The meeting, which China and Russia are attending, is focused on the ongoing economic shock from the war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices globally.

Kalshi Permanently Bars George Santos From the Platform — 3:02 PM ET The prediction market said it had barred George Santos, the former congressman from New York, and fined him $71,356 over evidence he engaged in insider trading.

Microsoft Outlook and OpenAI's ChatGPT Work are experiencing user outages — 5:36 PM ET OpenAI's ChatGPT Work offering was down for some users on Monday, and Microsoft said it was having issues with Exchange Online.

Supreme Court lets Trump build White House ballroom as lawsuit continues — 5:23 PM ET Chief Justice John Roberts dissented with three liberal justices, saying, "That construction is likely unlawful."

Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon — 5:22 PM ET President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. secured majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves.

House Intelligence Committee warns of 'Black Swan' AI risks — 5:18 PM ET Bipartisan lawmakers cautioned that existing safeguards may not be enough to keep up with AI's advances.

Trump Account holders may receive $250 Dell grant starting Monday, Dell Foundation says — 5:10 PM ET Eligible children with Trump Accounts will start receiving the $250 Dell gift this week, according to the Dell Foundation.

KKR-backed OPI nail polish owner Wella Co. files for U.S. IPO — 5:04 PM ET The hair ⁠and ‌nail care firm joins a growing ​list ​of consumer companies looking to tap investor interest in public markets.

Dow tumbles 370 points after U.S. strikes Iran, but index posts fifth straight winning month — 5:00 PM ET Stocks fell on Monday after the U.S. and Iran traded fire for the first time in a month, though the major averages still closed out August with gains.

Bessent pushes back on Druckenmiller critique of bond intervention — 5:00 PM ET Bessent, at a G20 finance meeting, told CNBC he spoke with Stanley Druckenmiller after his critical op-ed was published and that their conversation went "fine."

Trump says U.S. growth could hit 20%. It’s happened only once since WWII — 4:50 PM ET Trump argued rapid growth should not prompt Fed rate hikes, even as inflation remains above the central bank’s 2% target.

Avoid these potential earnings 'blow-ups', says Wolfe Research — 4:49 PM ET Several indicators may herald earnings disappointments at multiple companies, according to Wolfe Research. Here are some of them.

FTC sues Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of misleading advertisers — 4:34 PM ET The FTC sued Amazon, alleging the company misled advertisers through a deceptive auctioning system.

Markets see Warsh endorsing a rate hike in September. Not everyone is convinced — 3:38 PM ET The path toward the move still looks cluttered.

Risk-reward outlook for stocks is getting worse as historically tough month kicks off, says Citadel Securities — 3:25 PM ET The risk-reward of buying protection in the equity market looks compelling.

Where to find some of the highest CD rates heading into September — 3:17 PM ET Annual percentage yields on certificates of deposit are looking attractive as fall begins next month.

Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone factory — 5:24 PM ET Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.

Arsenal edge past troubled Aston Villa 1-0 as Saka scores only goal — 5:21 PM ET Victory ​lifts Arsenal to six points ⁠along with Man ⁠City, Hull City and Chelsea, while Villa remain without a point.

Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world — 5:14 PM ET The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.

Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement — 4:50 PM ET Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement

Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished — 4:48 PM ET Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Nablus, while in Hebron settlers cleared land for a new outpost.

‘Nothing is usable’: Nepal residents return to flood-ravaged homes — 4:43 PM ET Residents in Nepal are returning to flood-ravaged homes, sifting through mud and debris to salvage whatever they can.

Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel — 4:24 PM ET After Greece agrees to Israeli weapons deal, Joseph Aoun asks Athens to help advance US-brokered framework agreement.

How will the Mecca agreement become an operational framework? — 4:13 PM ET Officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan meet to discuss implementing the pact.

Ukrainians mourn community leader killed in Russian strike on Myla — 3:51 PM ET Ukrainians gathered to mourn Taras Didych, who was killed while rushing to help after a Russian strike.

GTA 6: Why is the world’s most anticipated game facing backlash? — 3:44 PM ET You paid for it. But do you actually own it? GTA 6 is exposing a bigger battle over the future of gaming.

What to know: US court hearing held for alleged Lockerbie bombmaker — 3:41 PM ET Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is the third person charged in the downing of Pan Am Flight 103.

Far-right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir and settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque — 3:30 PM ET Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with settlers, violating decades-old status quo arrangement.

Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem — 3:25 PM ET Far-right minister entered Islam’s third-holiest site alongside settlers under protection of Israeli occupation forces.

Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections — 3:20 PM ET Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.

US Open 2026: Alcaraz wins in straight sets on return while Fearnley and Sabalenka also progress – as it happened — 5:42 PM ET Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka began their title defences with comfortable victories on Arthur AsheSabalenka eases through on her serve, advancing to the net to secure her first game of the tourn…

News live: capital city house prices fall below $1m; Penny Wong has ‘grave concerns’ for missing Australians in Nepal — 5:39 PM ET Sydney and Brisbane are back to being the only capitals with median prices above $1m. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW police are investigating after…

North Carolina teenager dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating amoeba — 5:34 PM ET Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater, and if it enters through the nose, can cause brain damageA North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare and often fatal brain-eati…

Remote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled history — 5:12 PM ET Phantom Ranch, set up by Teddy Roosevelt, has welcomed exhausted hikers to its famed cabins for over a centuryTwo dead and at least 15 missing in Grand Canyon flash floodPhantom Ranch has been a soli…

US military has no plans to send troops to midterm polling sites, Dan Caine says — 5:09 PM ET Letter from chair of joint chiefs of staff addresses concerns over Trump officials using military to interfere with voteThe highest‑ranking US military officer says there are no plans to deploy troop…

Teen charged with murder for recording San Diego mosque shooting livestream — 4:50 PM ET North Carolina DA says girl, 17, who disseminated attackers’ manifesto charged with murder by aiding and abettingA 17-year-old North Carolina girl who recorded a livestream of a shooting that killed…

Trump’s ballroom construction can resume at White House, supreme court rules – live — 4:44 PM ET In a 5-4 decision, the court granted the Trump administration’s request to block a lower court ruling that would have prevented work from being done on the ballroomUS supreme court allows Trump to ke…

Pabst offers reward for return of 40,000 pound haul of beer stolen from California warehouse — 4:42 PM ET The company is offering a cash reward worth half the value of the beer, which was stolen in two separate warehouse heistsPabst is offering a reward after tens of thousands of cans of its Blue Ribbon…

US supreme court allows Trump to keep building $400m White House ballroom — 4:40 PM ET Justices’ 5-4 ruling permits Trump administration appeal to block lower court order halting above-ground workA divided US supreme court has permitted Donald Trump to continue building his controversi…

Tennessee to wear Dolly Parton tribute on helmets during 2026 college football season — 4:19 PM ET Beloved singer died last week at the age of 80Parton was born 30 miles from college campusThe Tennessee Volunteers will be honoring Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season, the college footbal…

US health officials exclude measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania from counts — 4:06 PM ET RFK Jr, the health secretary, has suggested the deaths were ‘fabricated’ while the CDC claimed it was reviewing themTop US health officials and government agencies are currently not including the two…

Defense lawyers for singer D4vd withdraw from murder case — 3:18 PM ET Singer, accused of murder and sexual abuse of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, to be represented by LA public defenderSinger D4vd lost his high-profile private lawyers on Monday at a hearing where he en…

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom — 5:38 PM ET But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".

Pakistan drop seven players and release head coach — 5:30 PM ET Pakistan respond to their series defeat by England by taking the extraordinary step of dropping seven players, calling up five uncapped players and releasing their head coach.

Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges — 5:28 PM ET Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.

Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move — 5:20 PM ET Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Hundreds remember Heaton Park synagogue attack victims at memorial event — 5:05 PM ET The chief rabbi and Angela Rayner are among speakers at the event, nearly a year on from the attack.

How did match-winner Saka do at Villa Park? — 4:59 PM ET How Aston Villa and Arsenal's players rated following the Gunners' 1-0 win.

Two dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon — 4:47 PM ET "It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 14 people are missing.

Two dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon — 4:47 PM ET "It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 14 people are missing.

Twenty-seven people rescued from rollercoaster — 4:31 PM ET Crews spend more than three hours bringing people down from the ride in Lowestoft.

Mel Stride and Priti Patel replaced in major Tory reshuffle — 4:27 PM ET Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is shaking up her top team ahead of the party's conference in October.

GB's Dart ends 19-month wait for Grand Slam win at 'home away from home' — 3:36 PM ET British qualifier Harriet Dart ends a 19-month wait for a Grand Slam singles win by fighting back to beat Peyton Stearns in the US Open first round.

Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene — 3:11 PM ET Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.

Colombia's president says soldiers killed a key dissident leader — 5:50 PM ET The president said the death of a man known as "Felipe" or "Arcadio" was a "crushing blow" to the dissident faction led by a man who goes by "Iván Mordisco."

Hundreds attend funeral in Haiti for 4 victims of brutal gang attack that killed 47 — 5:29 PM ET Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a church near Haiti's capital for the funeral of four victims of a brutal gang attack.

WATCH: Trump says Fed Chair Warsh will 'do what he has to do' on possible rate hikes — 5:20 PM ET Trump suggested he's not necessarily opposed to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raising interest rates because of inflationary pressures, but he said that he thinks interest rates are "too high."

WATCH: Trump says 'Medicare for All' doesn't work — 5:15 PM ET The president was asked about Democratic candidates who want to use Medicare to provide universal access to health care — and he said his approach to have confidential drug pricing deals was superior.

WATCH: Trump says more pharmaceutical companies will lower drug prices — 5:09 PM ET The president said nine more pharmaceutical companies would sell their drugs to state Medicaid programs at discounts under his so-called "most favored nation" pricing system.

Prosecutor urges jurors to convict Duane 'Keffe D' Davis at Tupac Shakur murder trial — 4:52 PM ET Chief Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal argues Davis orchestrated the drive-by shooting.

Teen who recorded San Diego mosque shooting livestream has been charged with murder, DA says — 4:44 PM ET A North Carolina district attorney says a 17-year-old girl who recorded a livestream of a shooting that killed three people at a San Diego mosque and disseminated the attackers' white-supremacist wri…

Supreme Court allows White House to continue construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom — 4:27 PM ET The justices intervened Monday after lower courts found work must stop because the project doesn't have congressional approval.

The odds of survival for those trapped after Nepal flood, according to experts — 3:36 PM ET For those stranded by a flood, disaster experts say survival depends on access to oxygen, food and water.

This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school — 3:27 PM ET School principal Rajendra Dawadi's quick decision to evacuate his school saved at least 900 students from devastating flash floods in Nepal last week.

Singer D4vd loses prominent lawyers defending him in killing of 14-year-old — 3:18 PM ET Singer D4vd lost his high-profile private lawyers Monday at a hearing where he entered a new not guilty plea to charges that he killed, sexually abused and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Herna…

FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit — 4:20 PM ET Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the FTC and 22 states for allegedly secretly charging businesses more for advertising.

The Pentagon now has its own version of ChatGPT and Grok — 4:13 PM ET Versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and SpaceXAI's Grok will join Google's Gemini on the Pentagon's central portal for AI tools.

Apply now to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — 3:32 PM ET Apply before September 4 to be a part of the TechCrunch Disrupt community by hosting your own Side Event.

Instagram puts new limits on undisclosed AI profiles — 3:16 PM ET As frustration over AI influencers has been growing, Instagram is limiting the reach of undisclosed AI profiles.

Apple’s top App Store exec, Phil Schiller, follows wave of exits as CEO Tim Cook steps down — 3:02 PM ET The longtime executive won't be leaving Apple just yet but staff at the company say it's a step closer to Schiller retiring.

JMGO’s very bright all-in-one projector looks ideal for gamers and sports — 6:00 PM ET JMGO's 4K 120Hz Iris Ultra Max all-in-one Google TV projector is now available outside China. It gets its name from a new dual-iris system that lets it produce an impressive 10,000:1 native contrast,…

FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been ‘secretly and systematically’ overcharging for ads — 5:41 PM ET The FTC and 22 state attorneys general are suing Amazon for allegedly using a "secret ad surcharge" to drive up prices for ads on its website and app. FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson claims in a blog po…

I went to the loneliest baseball game on Apple Vision Pro — 5:18 PM ET This weekend, I strapped on an Apple Vision Pro to watch a baseball game in immersive virtual reality for the first time. It was technically impressive, visually pretty remarkable, and also didn't ma…

Alienware’s budget-friendly QD-OLED is discounted for the first time — 3:31 PM ET While memory and storage prices are still high, there are still good discounts on other gaming-related hardware. Take Alienware’s AW2726DM, for example. Dell is selling it for $319.99, a $30 break fr…

Amazon secretly inflated ad prices, the FTC and 22 states allege in a lawsuit — 5:59 PM ET More than 1 million advertisers were affected, the suit says. The online retailer says the Federal Trade Commission’s claim “fundamentally misunderstands” how its ads work.

New CDC director delays adding Pennsylvania deaths to measles data — 5:32 PM ET The deaths have been at the heart of a bitter political dispute between RFK Jr. and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).

Two bodies found and search continues after Grand Canyon flash flooding — 4:00 PM ET Earlier, authorities said about 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for.

Federal judge delays a mifepristone lawsuit until after midterms — 5:24 PM ET A federal judge on Sunday paused a lawsuit seeking to revoke the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until after the midterm elections. Judge Reed O’Connor…

El-Sayed: If you're starting a trade war with Canada, 'you're the a‑‑hole' — 5:21 PM ET Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, whose own state borders Canada, on Monday slammed the recent trade tensions between the Trump administration and its northern neighbor. “Now, over…

Trump's attacks on NBC's Welker raise pressure on FCC — 5:18 PM ET President Trump's threat to have the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) punish “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker over her reporting on the president's primary endorsement record has rene…

Trump approval dips to new low as Iran war weighs on support: Poll — 4:52 PM ET President Trump’s approval rating sank to a new low in a University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst poll as the Iran war drags on. Just 32 percent of 1,000 respondents to the national survey, which…

Jeffries voices ‘serious concerns’ with Senate-passed Russian sanctions bill — 4:40 PM ET House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday voiced strong reservations with a Senate-passed bill that would slap new sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil amid Moscow’s war with Uk…

Judge allows forced feeding of accused National Guard shooter — 4:32 PM ET An Afghan national accused of ambushing two National Guard members while they were patrolling in the nation’s capital last year can be force-fed while in jail, a federal judge said Saturday. The brie…

Trump on talk of Hegseth 2028 run: 'It's very early to talk about that' — 4:23 PM ET President Trump told reporters Monday in the Oval Office that it’s too early to discuss the possibility of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028. “I think he’s doing a fantasti…

Live updates: Supreme Court backs Trump in ballroom suit; House returns with shutdown bill on tap — 4:15 PM ET The Supreme Court backed President Trump's White House ballroom construction, ruling 5-4 Monday afternoon that a preservation group did not have grounds to sue to stop it. Trump in the Oval Office ro…

Kalshi bans George Santos for life — 4:13 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Kalshi bans George Santos for life The prediction market Kalshi is permanently banning former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from its platform for failing to…

Divided Supreme Court rules White House ballroom construction may proceed — 4:12 PM ET The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday that construction of the White House ballroom can continue, lifting a block on above-ground work as President Trump asserts the project is necessary for national…

House Dems move to block Trump's attempted renaming of Lake Ontario — 4:05 PM ET A trio of House Democrats introduced legislation on Monday to block President Trump from renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" — which he signed an executive order to do so last week amid his trade…

Trump announces Medicaid drug pricing deals with 9 firms — 4:02 PM ET The Trump administration on Monday announced new Medicaid drug pricing agreements with nine midsize biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Every drug “will be at the lowest prices available anyw…

Mexico’s mezcal boom is under threat from organized crime — 4:02 PM ET Mexico’s mezcal success story is at risk of being undermined by threats from violent criminal groups.

Vance calls El-Sayed 'very, very evil' — 3:56 PM ET Vice President Vance lashed out at Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed at a campaign style rally in Detroit on Monday, labeling him as “evil.” "There's something about Abdul El-Sayed th…

Pentagon brings on Grok and ChatGPT for military use — 3:30 PM ET The Pentagon announced on Monday that it brought on Starshield AI’s Grok for Government and OpenAI’s ChatGPT for unclassified military use, expanding the number of AI assistants on the department’s p…

Supreme Court clears way for White House ballroom construction to continue — 5:13 PM ET The decision hands President Donald Trump a political victory in his controversial bid to oversee the largest addition to the executive mansion in decades.

Some Jewish Republicans bashed JD Vance. Now he’ll speak to them in person. — 4:44 PM ET The vice president is set to appear at a Republican Jewish Coalition summit at a time when many prominent donors and activists oppose his potential presidential bid.

Trump’s attempts to crack down on speech and influence opinion — 4:27 PM ET As the midterm elections near, the Trump administration is appearing to ramp up its efforts to intimidate journalists and influence public opinion.

Trump touts new drug-price deals, seeking a midterm edge — 4:18 PM ET Nine more pharmaceutical companies said they would cut the prices on some drugs through Trump’s Most Favored Nation program.

Mike Johnson said he supports ‘great member’ Max Miller’s reelection bid — 4:15 PM ET The House Ethics Committee announced earlier this month that it is investigating accusations that Miller physically abused his ex-wife and daughter. Miller denies the allegations.

Kalshi suspends GOP House candidate for betting on her own race — 3:27 PM ET Laurie Buckhout of North Carolina said she “bet on myself. Literally.”

Alaska Democrats back independent Bill Hill in statewide House race — 3:10 PM ET Hill, a fisherman, has the most realistic chance of unseating Rep. Nick Begich (R), the state Democratic Party chair said. A formal position has yet to be decided.

Paxton allies launch $15 million ad campaign — 5:55 PM ET The new ads will highlight Paxton’s record as attorney general and attack James Talarico as weak on China.

Hakeem Jeffries blasts Republicans over ‘unfettered’ data center growth — 4:17 PM ET The House minority leader underscored an increasingly common Democratic attack in midterm campaigns.

Seahawks sign 17 players to their practice squad — 5:59 PM ET Several familiar names will now make up the ranks of the Seahawks’ practice squad

IndyCar schedule 2026: Date, time, TV channel, live stream, winners for every NTT Series race — 5:59 PM ET Eighteen races are on tap in 2026. Here's when and where to watch them all.

Six MMA free agents UFC should sign before the end of 2026 — 5:58 PM ET For much of the past five years, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has drawn criticism for passing on talented mixed martial arts (MMA) free agents such as Paul Hughes, instead choosing to sign le…

Browns WR KC Concepcion wins Maurice Bassett award — 5:55 PM ET The first rounder wins the award for best rookie in training camp.

Fans still excited about Carnell Tate — 5:53 PM ET I love to see the reasonable fans show up in the polls

Steelers GM confirms Max Hurleman, Lew Nichols and more practice squad signings — 5:53 PM ET The Steelers kept all 10 of their NFL draft picks on the initial 53-man roster, forcing some demotions for some veteran players.

Chargers sign LB Junior Colson, RB Gregory Desrosiers among 16 players to practice squad — 5:53 PM ET The Chargers brought back LB Junior Colson among 16 players signed to their practice squad.

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr's brother Tommy gets a key role at Michigan — 5:52 PM ET Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr's brother Tommy will be the backup QB at Michigan to start 2026.

High school football top 10: De La Salle maintains top spot after beating Serra — 5:52 PM ET Quarterback Jaxon Loftin passed for three touchdowns as De La Salle backed up its preseason No. 1 ranking with a season-opening win over then-No. 2 Serra, plus other big outcomes from the first week.

Mitchell Tinsley is quickly picked up by Texans — 5:51 PM ET The former Bengals receiver gets another shot.

What Commanders GM Adam Peters, HC Dan Quinn said after 53-man roster cuts — 5:51 PM ET Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters spoke publicly after forming the 53-man roster

Under-17s draw on debut at the Youth Club World Cup — 5:51 PM ET This Monday (31), the Tricolor U-17 side drew in the opening round of the Youth Club World Cup in Spain. At Campo Villanueva de Córdoba, in Villanueva, Spain, the team drew 2-2 with GNK Dinamo Zagreb…

Super 25 Playmakers: USA TODAY Sports top athletes of Week 2 — VOTE now! — 5:50 PM ET It was a wild week for high school football teams ranked inside the Super 25. However, these five Super 25 Playmakers continued to do what they do best.

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko ready to stop talking start watching his Aggies play football — 5:50 PM ET Texas A&M will open the season at home against Missouri State. That's a relief for Mike Elko, who's tired of preseason chatter.

Ole Miss vs. Louisville: Here’s our cocktail of the week — 5:50 PM ET A little something to dull the senses

Suzuki And Cash Get 6.5 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Lackluster Loss Vs Arsenal — 5:50 PM ET Aston Villa entertained Arsenal at Villa Park earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Villans made a decent start to the game and managed to get to the half-t…

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Three-sport Florida high school athlete and his family detained by ICE — 5:49 PM ET Another Florida high school student-athlete has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Former NBA champion assistant Patrick Mutombo joins Kevin Young’s BYU staff — 5:48 PM ET BYU has added a rather accomplished assistant coach to its men’s basketball staff. Kevin Young has hired Patrick Mutombo as a new assistant for the Cougars, the program announced Monday. Mutombo is r…

Here’s How to Watch Every College Football Game This Season in One Place — 5:48 PM ET If you’re a fan of college football, you’re in luck, as it’s never been easier to watch your favorite college teams make their way through the season and the upcoming bowl. While it might seem as tho…

Novak Djokovic’s first-round upset loss blows open the US Open men’s bracket even further — 5:48 PM ET NEW YORK — The first major upset of the 2026 US Open came to its merciful end in the waning minutes of the tournament’s opening day. Over the course of a grueling four-hour, 36-minute first-round los…

Ohio State football makes cut for 4-star cornerback from California — 5:47 PM ET The No. 1-rated cornerback in the state of California has trimmed his list to 12, and Ohio State is firmly in the mix.

Patriots practice squad and waiver wire tracker: Signings, losses and rumors — 5:46 PM ET Keeping track of all of the Patriots’ moves after the NFL roster deadline.

Roger Federer holds back tears while thanking his wife at Tennis Hall of Fame induction — 5:46 PM ET Roger Federer got emotional honoring wife Mirka during his Tennis Hall of Fame induction in Newport. See what brought the tennis legend to tears.

Auburn football releases depth chart for Week 1's game vs Baylor — 5:45 PM ET Some big questions answered on Monday when Auburn football unveiled its first depth chart of the 2026 season.

Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout Rayo — 5:45 PM ET Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.Raphinha, who has played up fro…

Atalanta 1-0 Bologna — 5:45 PM ET ATALANTA: Carnesecchi, Zappacosta, Kossounou, Scalvini, Kolasinac (78’ Bellanova); Pasalic, Gaetano, Ederson (68’ Samardzic); De Ketelaere (56’ Zalewski), Scamacca ( 68’ Krstovic), Raspadori (...

Veteran Bulldog Defensive Lineman No Longer With Team — 5:44 PM ET One of the Bulldogs’ most experienced defensive linemen is no longer on the roster and has left the team according to multiple reports. Georgia senior defensive tackle Xzavier McLeod is no longer wit…

Why Fernando Mendoza should sit — 5:44 PM ET Fernando Mendoza needs time to get dialed in to the nuances of the NFL.

Premier League Golden Glove live rankings: Updated list of goalkeepers with most clean sheets in 2026-27 — 5:44 PM ET While goals are the most exciting, and often most memorable, part of a team's charge towards the domestic league championship, defending is also a key part of any team's trophy chase.

UFC Paris Hooker Vs. Parnasse Fight Card: Start Time, Date, Location — 5:43 PM ET The UFC is in Paris, France this weekend for a fight card featuring a main event of Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse. We have everything you need to know about the event

Joey Logano explains why he felt like a 'failure' after JGR stint to start his career — 5:43 PM ET Joey Logano came into the Cup Series as a hot young driver, but took a few years to develop into the champion he is today

La Liga live Golden Boot rankings: Updated top scorers, goal totals for Kylian Mbappe and more in 2026/27 — 5:43 PM ET It's now been two difficult seasons for Kylian Mbappe in terms of team success at Real Madrid, but he has been unmatched in La Liga on a personal level when it comes to scoring goals.

McCarthy reportedly made decision to sit out Vikings' preseason finale — 5:42 PM ET J.J. McCarthy missed the Vikings' preseason finale against Denver due to an ankle injury.

Broncos injury report: Riley Moss returns; Marvin Mims sidelined — 5:42 PM ET Broncos CB Riley Moss (ribs) returned to practice on Monday, but WR Marvin Mims (bruise) did not practice.

Tennessee Titans announce first practice squad — 5:42 PM ET The Titans have filled 16 of 17 spots on their initial practice squad

NFL All-Preseason team: Ty Simpson, Mike Washington, D'Zhaun Stribling among biggest standouts in 2026 — 5:42 PM ET Here's a look at the best players from the 2026 preseason with Sporting News' 2026 NFL All-Preseason team.

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit brutally honest on USC-San Jose State attendance with central blame — 5:41 PM ET Despite the USC Trojans' dominant Week 0 opening win vs. San Jose State this past Saturday, the focus shifted to the sporadic attendance at Southern California. This discrepancy caught wind from the…

Pro Tennis Players Say Bring On The Influencers — 5:41 PM ET “I love that they bring this fresh eye on tennis.”

‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel Continues NASCAR’s Push For The Spotlight — 5:41 PM ET "Days of Thunder 2" is set to release in summer 2028. The sequel to the hit NASCAR movie continues the sport's push into the spotlight.

Colts QB released during cutdowns lands on Bucs practice squad — 5:41 PM ET Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Easton Stick is reportedly signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.

Coaching connections add intrigue to No. 4 Notre Dame's season opener with Wisconsin — 5:41 PM ET Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman played for Luke Fickell at Ohio State and coached on his staff at Cincinnati. Fickell, whose Wisconsin team faces No. 4 Notre Dame on Sunday night, says he isn’t…

Five Things Arkansas Must Grade Against North Alabama — 5:40 PM ET Arkansas should beat North Alabama. The meaningful question is whether Ryan Silverfield’s first Razorbacks team checks five boxes before Utah. Arkansas does not need an emotional victory over North A…

Will Warren Is Integral to the Yankees’ Success — 5:40 PM ET Every year, each MLB manager is tasked with the same math problem, regardless of how competitive their team is: Find a way to record 1,458 innings from their pitching staff. The problem gets more cha…

Missouri State football taking 'Hoosiers' approach against Texas A&M — 5:40 PM ET Missouri State goes on the road to Texas A&M this weekend. Casey Woods and the Bears will be taking a Hoosiers-like approach to Week 1.

Dave Portnoy chides ‘ESPN’s Brandon Walker’ following ‘Rich Eisen Show’ appearance — 5:40 PM ET The media ecosystem has become so incestuous in recent years that the corporate barriers and mandates that have kept certain programs and media stars siloed have essentially broken down. That’s espec…

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds — 5:40 PM ET Your game thread for August 31, 2026.

College basketball rankings: Missouri climbs back into early Top 25 And 1 as Mark Mitchell returns — 5:18 PM ET Mitchell reversed course on Monday, spurning Kentucky to head back to Missouri

NFL waiver wire tracker: Will Levis goes unclaimed, Emari Demercado to Cowboys as teams add to 53-man rosters — 4:55 PM ET Roster subtraction is complete, and now the first wave of addition is underway

'Beautiful but difficult journey': The moments that defined Lionel Messi's Argentina career — 4:50 PM ET Messi announced his international retirement on Monday after two decades with Argentina's national team, a tenure headlined by a World Cup title in 2022

Fantasy Football Today 10-team PPR mock: A shallower league calls for a different roster build — 4:42 PM ET Jamey Eisenberg breaks down a 10-team PPR mock draft and how his Fantasy Football strategy is impacted when building out a roster in a shallower league.

The brewing battle between the SEC and LSU heats up ahead of Thursday's much-anticipated court hearing — 4:33 PM ET The latest escalation in a fascinating standoff between the Tigers and the SEC could include possible forfeiture of games, a legal challenge in federal court and even expulsion

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Brewers-Cubs, MLB, college football on Monday — 4:30 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB, college football betting on Monday

Fantasy Baseball Week 24 Preview: Two-start pitcher rankings highlight Trevor Rogers, MacKenzie Gore — 4:26 PM ET Scott White ranks the top two-start pitchers for Fantasy Week 24, with Gavin Williams, Logan Webb and Logan Gilbert leading the way

What we learned from NFL roster cuts: Struggling QBs J.J. McCarthy and Anthony Richardson stay put — 4:20 PM ET Initial 53-man rosters revealed five unusually crowded quarterback rooms, uncertain futures for former first-round picks and a frightening new pass-rush pairing in Los Angeles.

Man dies after jumping to death inside Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — 4:17 PM ET Authorities responded to a call at the stadium on Monday morning

Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 in bonus bets by targeting Brewers-Cubs, Diamondbacks-Phillies on Monday — 3:48 PM ET Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Monday to get your bonus bets

HQ PM Newsletter 8/31/2026 — 3:35 PM ET What to watch Monday: MLB wild card races heat up, key Brewers-Cubs series begins

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Giants vs. Braves, Mariners vs. Red Sox and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

2026 Fantasy football draft prep: Top NFL experts unveil rankings, tiers, best 150 picks — 3:25 PM ET SportsLine's 2026 Fantasy football draft guide includes Fantasy football auction values, keeper advice, top rookies, mock drafts and more

Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from Mets: After selling at deadline, Baltimore scrambling for help — 3:25 PM ET The Orioles, despite a sub-.500 record, are just one game behind the Guardians for a wild-card berth

Lionel Messi's Argentina career timeline: Two retirements, years of struggle and redemption at 2022 World Cup — 3:17 PM ET Lionel Messi, one of the best players in the history of the sport, has announced his retirement from the national team

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Top breakouts by model that nailed Tetairoa McMillan's huge year — 3:10 PM ET SportsLine simulated the NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2026 Fantasy football breakouts for 2026 Fantasy football draft prep

Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps — 3:06 PM ET Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps in August 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.

Saka earns Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa — 5:37 PM ET Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.

Pakistan drop seven players and release head coach — 5:30 PM ET Pakistan respond to their series defeat by England by taking the extraordinary step of dropping seven players, calling up five uncapped players and releasing their head coach.

Hull agree £22m fee for Everton's Iroegbunam — 5:29 PM ET Hull City agree a £22m deal to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.

Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move — 5:20 PM ET Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Sunderland agree loan deal with Spurs for Danso — 5:07 PM ET Sunderland are set to sign defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham on a season-long loan, with an option for a permanent move.

Mudryk to Spurs as Chelsea's Sanchez heads to Como — 5:05 PM ET Chelsea accept offers from Tottenham for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, as well as a bid from Italian club Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

How did match-winner Saka do at Villa Park? — 4:59 PM ET How Aston Villa and Arsenal's players rated following the Gunners' 1-0 win.

Swansea sign Huddersfield midfielder Iorpenda — 4:31 PM ET Swansea City complete permanent move for promising midfielder Tom Iorpenda from Huddersfield Town.

Everton agree £40m fee for Monaco striker Balogun — 4:21 PM ET Everton agree a £40m deal with Monaco for United States striker Folarin Balogun.

Smyth returns to Saints practice squad — 4:17 PM ET Charlie Smyth is staying with the New Orleans Saints after the County Down kicker signed to their practice squad.

Smyth returns to Saints practice squad — 4:17 PM ET Charlie Smyth is staying with the New Orleans Saints after the County Down kicker signed to their practice squad.

Arsenal explore move for winger Fofana - Tuesday gossip — 4:10 PM ET Arsenal explore move for Malick Fofana, Gunners also still interested in signing Julian Alvarez, and Liverpool reject £30m bid from Nottingham Forest for Trey Nyoni, plus more.

Forest forward Hutchinson joins AC Milan on loan — 3:45 PM ET AC Milan complete the signing of Omari Hutchinson on loan from Nottingham Forest until the end of the season.

GB's Dart ends 19-month wait for Grand Slam win at 'home away from home' — 3:36 PM ET British qualifier Harriet Dart ends a 19-month wait for a Grand Slam singles win by fighting back to beat Peyton Stearns in the US Open first round.

Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse — 3:30 PM ET Manchester City's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing.

Man City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye — 3:12 PM ET Manchester City agree a deal worth a minimum £60m to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.

Saka settles gruelling battle with Aston Villa to extend Arsenal’s winning start — 5:08 PM ET The smile on Declan Rice’s face a few minutes from time said it all. The Arsenal midfielder had just shut down Ian Maatsen as the Aston Villa full-back zoomed into the box. Arsenal were hardly imperi…

Is this defeat at the US Open the one that forces Novak Djokovic to reconsider his end game? | Tumaini Carayol — 3:46 PM ET The Serb has his heart set on defending Olympic title in 2028 but his ageing body is screaming a resounding ‘no’As the scoreline continued to cascade and the prospect of Novak Djokovic winning even o…

Aryna Sabalenka begins US Open title defence with victory against Camila Osorio — 3:36 PM ET Reigning women’s singles champion wins 6-2, 6-4Men’s 10th seed Arthur Fils beaten by Stefanos TsitsipasAryna Sabalenka said she is determined to look ahead, rather than dwell on a difficult past few…

Manchester City gazump Spurs over Iliman Ndiaye and eye Enzo Fernández deal — 3:32 PM ET City agree £65m deal with Everton for Senegal wingerRicharlison to stay at Spurs, who want Chelsea’s MudrykManchester City are poised to ­bolster their attack by buying Everton’s ­Iliman Ndiaye for u…

Trump Escalates War on Press, Threatens FCC Case Against NBC’s Kristen Welker — 5:39 PM ET It's the most direct move yet to weaponize the agency against an individual journalist by name — and the facts don't back him up.

Mel Gibson Apologizes For “Thoughtless Idiocy” in Using Mock Sign Language at Fan Expo Canada — 4:34 PM ET Online backlash followed the ‘Braveheart’ star making hand gestures behind the back of an ASL interpreter as he walked on stage in Toronto for a career Q&A session.

AMC to Put Smaller Movies Into Theaters With New Venture — 4:30 PM ET The major exhibitor is launching Leawood Films, a distribution company that will put indie movies in theaters that might otherwise be overlooked.

‘Love Island USA’ Returns for Season 8 Reunion: When and Where to Watch Online — 4:07 PM ET Expect relationship updates, behind-the-scenes content and cast confrontations as Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen co-host the Aug. 31 special.

At the U.S. Open, a Buzzy French Dip Sandwich Is the Talk of the Tournament — 4:00 PM ET As the tournament directors up the ante each year for crowds of more than 70,000 per day, a $38 offering from a West Village chef is one of the buzziest new items.

Sheri Herman, Former Executive at E! and American Cybercast, Dies at 71 — 3:45 PM ET She also worked at TCI for John Malone and at Access Entertainment Network before her career was cut short by a car accident.

If You Prompt a Movie or Song Into Existence With AI, You Shouldn’t Be Able to Profit From It — 3:36 PM ET "Politicians should back legislation to prevent prompted generative AI outputs from being copyrighted across film, TV and music. The foundation of human creativity is at stake," writes the Motion Pic…

Ariana Grande Has to Wear “Cozy Footwear” During Final London Shows After Suffering “Minor Injury” — 3:10 PM ET The Grammy winner has two performances left on her Eternal Sunshine Tour.

‘Gargoyles’ Live-Action Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+ — 5:44 PM ET The live-action “Gargoyles” reboot has turned to stone. The project, which was in early development at Disney+, is no longer moving forward, a source confirms to Variety. The streamer was working wit…

Writer and Comedian Marty Nadler Dies at 80 — 5:04 PM ET Marty Nadler, a producer, sitcom writer and stand-up comedian, who worked on “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley” and “The Odd Couple,” died in Margate, Florida, on Aug. 26. He was 80. His son, Charli…

Michael Strahan Looks Back at How America Healed After 9/11 With ABC News’ ‘United We Stand’ Special — 4:44 PM ET Michael Strahan was a little more than halfway through his NFL career when 9/11 happened. The defensive end spent all 15 seasons of his pro football career with the New York Giants. One ominous momen…

‘Sacred Creatures’ Review: Slippery Canadian-Italian Satire Follows the Cult and Collapse of a Questionable Guru — 4:40 PM ET As the great Aretha Franklin taught us, it’s usually a backhanded approach to begin a critique with praise for the gowns. Or gown, in the case of “Sacred Creatures,” a microbudget hothouse drama othe…

AMC Theatres Launches Indie Distribution Label Leawood Films; Veteran Hollywood Execs to Advise — 4:33 PM ET AMC Theatres is entering the indie film fray. The world’s largest movie theater chain announced Monday it will launch Leawood Films, a distribution venture advised by a trio of veteran Hollywood exec…

Willy Chavarria Gives Ugg a Biker Makeover in New Collab With Becky G, Eva Longoria and Danny Trejo — 4:05 PM ET Willy Chavarria is toughening up Ugg. The New York-based designer has teamed with the Southern California footwear brand for a new unisex collection that trades Ugg’s suede-and-shearling for black le…

Sheri Herman, Pioneering Cable and Digital Executive With E! Entertainment, AEN, Dies at 71 — 3:48 PM ET Sheri Herman, a cable and digital media pioneer who helped launch E! Entertainment TV, died of heart failure Aug. 6 in Florida. She was 71. Born in Philadelphia, Herman graduated Temple University an…

Mel Gibson Apologizes After Mocking Sign Language Interpreter Onstage — 5:26 PM ET The actor waved his hands in what seemed to be a derisive gesture while appearing at a fan event in Toronto over the weekend.

Jurors Begin Deliberating at Tupac Shakur Murder Trial — 5:25 PM ET Duane Keith Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting of the rapper in Las Vegas in 1996. He has pleaded not guilty.

Remembering Moritz de Hadeln at the Venice Film Festival — 3:22 PM ET Moritz de Hadeln’s legacy is one of bringing film to the masses and celebrating the power of cinema.

Pageant Brings Its D.I.Y. Dance Spirit to MoMA — 3:12 PM ET A residency at MoMA showed that Pageant, a Brooklyn performance space where experimental dance thrives, is really the sum of its artist parts.

The Hypebeasts of the Fringe Festival — 3:04 PM ET From Hannah Reilly to Amanda Knox to clowns, who are the hype beasts of this year’s Fringe Festival? Our chief theater critic, Helen Shaw, went to Edinburgh to find out.

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