⚡ News Roundup: 215 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Sep 2)

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe — CNBC, 6:00 PM ET The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.

Broadcom's stock drops 5% as weak guidance overshadows earnings beat — CNBC, 5:59 PM ET Broadcom gave a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter.

'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes' — BBC News, 5:57 PM ET There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard deal — Yahoo Sports, 5:56 PM ET The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Cassandra Wilson, Star Jazz Singer, Dies at 70 — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET With a low and smoky voice, she conjured the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both her own songs and in covers.

US Open tennis 2026: Harris v Tsitsipas, Shelton sees off Hurkacz, and more on day four – live — The Guardian, 5:54 PM ET Tennis updates from Flushing Meadows, New YorkEmail Katy and follow us on TikTok and BlueskyAnd Nakashima breaks too – he’s hitting it hard off both wings and I wonder if he’s in the process of findi…

Wolves announce signing of defender Konan — Yahoo Sports, 5:54 PM ET Wolves announce the signing of Portugal-based defender Ghislain Konan.

Cassandra Wilson, Star Jazz Singer, Dies at 70 — 5:55 PM ET With a low and smoky voice, she conjured the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both her own songs and in covers.

Is Steve Hilton the Future of Trumpism? — 5:42 PM ET Steve Hilton wants to “Make California Golden Again.”

Patagonia Sues Trump Over Reduction of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah — 5:23 PM ET The outdoor apparel maker joined environmental and Native American groups in challenging President Trump’s reduction of Bears Ears National Monument.

I Went to Princeton to Become a So-So Indian — 5:18 PM ET I realized that in this country Indians were not supposed to be happy or to pursue happiness. We were supposed to suffer and to pursue suffering.

Man Is Rescued From Inside Garbage Truck in San Francisco — 4:57 PM ET The city’s Fire Department said it received a call just after 4 a.m. on Wednesday reporting that a person was stuck in the vehicle after it collected trash from a dumpster.

Noise and Motion Monitors in Their Homes? These Tenants Say No. — 4:56 PM ET The public housing authority in Concord, N.H., installed monitoring devices in 300 homes. Tenants are now suing to remove the Minut sensors.

In a Big Win, Google Won’t Have to Break Up Its Ad Tech Business, Court Rules — 4:50 PM ET In a long-awaited decision, a federal judge said Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures.

Deadlocked Jury in Lindsay Clancy Trial Again Says It Can’t Reach a Verdict — 4:48 PM ET Jurors say they cannot reach a unanimous agreement after about 30 hours of deliberations. The judge is bringing them back for one last try.

USPS Is Building a Mail-In Ballot Screening System Despite Legal Battles Over Trump Order — 4:38 PM ET Election officials warn that the creation of a new online portal for states to upload voter information is already fueling confusion and could ultimately disenfranchise voters.

Inside Trump’s Second Term — 4:35 PM ET We talk to Jonathan Swan about how foreign leaders use leverage, strength and personal dynamics to manage the president.

The Filipino Star at the U.S. Open Igniting a Neighborhood in Queens — 4:26 PM ET The 21-year-old sensation Alex Eala has charmed the tennis world and united her far-flung compatriots.

Investors Still on Edge Over War, Debt and Inflation — 4:17 PM ET U.S. and Iranian forces traded attacks again, pushing oil prices higher, stocks lower and making bond investors nervous.

What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision. — 4:16 PM ET After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.

How the Met’s Galliano Show Fell Apart — 4:15 PM ET Anna Wintour put her full power and prestige behind a designer convicted of an antisemitic hate crime. Behind the scenes, influential New Yorkers revolted.

Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Prompts Patients and Doctors to Rethink Postpartum Care — 4:15 PM ET Requests for advice from women with maternal mental health conditions, as well as health providers who care for them, have surged.

Trump Administration Launches Hunt For Noncitizen Voter Fraud Before Midterms — 4:05 PM ET Election fraud is exceedingly rare, but President Trump has fixated on rooting it out this year, claiming without evidence that tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote.

Southwest to Open Premium Airport Lounges Across the Country — 4:03 PM ET The airline said that lounges in Baltimore, Honolulu, Nashville and Austin, Texas, would debut starting late next year, and that seven more were in the works.

Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again — 3:56 PM ET The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.

Jay Leno’s Classic Car Bill Passes in California Legislature — 3:54 PM ET The bipartisan bill, backed by Mr. Leno, the comedian and car collector, would exempt some older vehicles from having to meet California’s stringent emissions rules.

As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send Regrets — 3:17 PM ET Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.

How New York Times Reporters Traced Dark Money in Politics — 3:13 PM ET About $1 billion in anonymous contributions is coursing through midterm races across the country. Figuring out where the funds are coming from is no easy task.

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Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth — 5:37 PM ET Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.

Israeli PM says Israel is working to overthrow Iran’s government — 5:23 PM ET Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his country is working to overthrow Iran’s government.

Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola — 5:21 PM ET Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola

Israel still wants to remove Palestinians from Gaza, defence minister says — 5:19 PM ET Israel Katz says 'there is no real solution for Gaza' without de-populating the territory.

Two Palestinians killed as settlers, Israeli forces raid West Bank village — 4:59 PM ET Teenagers killed in settlers attack on al-Mughayyer as West Bank violence continues.

The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges — 4:48 PM ET Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.

Nepal families hold symbolic funerals, thousands still missing — 4:30 PM ET Families in Nepal hold symbolic funerals as rescuers search for survivors and bodies.

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war — 4:12 PM ET Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'under USA control'.

What you need to know: US launches coin featuring Trump’s face — 4:11 PM ET The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country's currency.

Israeli protesters call for an end to settler violence — 4:07 PM ET Israeli protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday to condemn violence by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.

US judge rejects bid to break up Google’s ad business — 4:06 PM ET Justice Department had argued Google could not be trusted to run the online advertising exchange.

Trump says US sees ‘everything’ Iran does, threatens further attacks — 4:04 PM ET US President Donald Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran and says the military destroyed a mine-laying rocket.

Tiger Woods avoids jail time, takes plea deal over Florida crash — 4:00 PM ET Golfing champion Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest at a Florida court for reckless driving after a rollover crash.

Dreams shattered: Gaza amputees struggle under blockade and rubble — 3:35 PM ET Young amputees in Gaza face harsh realities, awaiting prosthetics and battling mobility hurdles.

Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz — 3:16 PM ET Regional neighbours condemn attack this week that killed two crew members from the Philippines.

US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua — 3:12 PM ET Move comes after Nicaragua's lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.

Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder — 3:06 PM ET The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.

EU pursuing more Russia sanctions after failed airport attack: Kallas — 3:06 PM ET EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe — 6:00 PM ET The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.

Broadcom's stock drops 5% as weak guidance overshadows earnings beat — 5:59 PM ET Broadcom gave a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter.

G20 tech takeaways: Lutnick pitches adoption of U.S. AI, pushes data center buildout — 5:46 PM ET Follow Day 2 of the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, and ministers discussing AI, policy and trade.

Travel industry presses Trump to target 100 million international visitors in Oval Office meeting — 5:16 PM ET Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to take on prediction markets — 5:15 PM ET The petition comes after a key ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on sports-event contracts.

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait' — 5:07 PM ET U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a wartime record.

J&J's run to record highs hasn't reached the finish line yet. Here are the key drivers — 4:53 PM ET Jim Cramer agrees with UBS: The rally in Johnson & Johnson shares still has room to run.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Snowflake, Broadcom, Netskope, Five Below & more — 4:51 PM ET Here are some of the companies making headlines in extended trading.

USTR's Greer huddles with House Republicans amid Trump trade spats — 4:50 PM ET Trump's plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.

Microsoft to start disclosing Azure quarterly revenue as company consolidates business units — 4:46 PM ET Microsoft will begin reporting quarterly Azure revenue in dollars for the first time, providing more clarity about its business that competes with AWS.

Stocks stumbled out of the gate in September. Use these hedges to guard against volatility, Evercore ISI says — 4:20 PM ET Evercore ISI names dozens of S&P 500 stocks with negative beta to help investors ride out renewed volatility in September.

Yields surged to kick off September. BlackRock spots solid income in this corner of the market — 4:11 PM ET Today's higher yields offer a solid starting point for returns in fixed income, but investors will need to be picky about where they take credit risk.

10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits highest level since November 2023 — 4:05 PM ET The 10-year Treasury note yield reached a fresh multiyear high on Wednesday as inflation and debt concerns pressured global government borrowing costs.

Uber to cut 10% of workforce in bid to move 'simpler and faster' — 4:00 PM ET Uber is cutting small teams by nearly half and allowing about 1% of its workforce to continue working remotely.

The Los Angeles Angels are being sold for a record $4 billion. Here's what every MLB team is now worth — 3:23 PM ET

These women were laid off while on maternity leave. Yes, it's legal, and probably more common than you thought — 3:13 PM ET It's never a good time to be laid off. Losing your job with a newborn can be especially hard.

Traders are piling into this international stock market that just pulled ahead of the Nasdaq — 3:11 PM ET The rally might be tied to commodities, which are also surging, or an expression of optimism around the country's upcoming general election in October.

US Open tennis 2026: Harris v Tsitsipas, Shelton sees off Hurkacz, and more on day four – live — 5:54 PM ET Tennis updates from Flushing Meadows, New YorkEmail Katy and follow us on TikTok and BlueskyAnd Nakashima breaks too – he’s hitting it hard off both wings and I wonder if he’s in the process of findi…

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war as talks remain stalled – US politics live — 5:49 PM ET Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn in Canadian goods and Canada threatened retaliatory tariffs starting 8 SeptemberSign up for the US Breaking News emailAs tensions flare in the mideast with Amer…

News live: Chalmers acknowledges ‘softness in housing market’; Australia sends drones to Nepal — 5:47 PM ET Team of specialist drone operators will help search and rescue effort in aftermath of the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods. Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news pod…

Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies aged 70 — 5:47 PM ET Mississippi-born Wilson, who worked across folk, pop, R&B and country, was once dubbed America’s best singerCassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer ha…

Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10 — 5:30 PM ET PM will aim to centre talks with French president on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggling gangs and EU relationsAndy Burnham will begin the process of courting European leaders when he w…

Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order — 5:15 PM ET Tech company submits to controversial Trump order to rename body of water amid US trade spat with CanadaApple has renamed Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for US users of its Maps app, after an executi…

Clippers docked five first-round draft picks and fined $30m over Kawhi Leonard scandal — 4:52 PM ET Team circumvented salary cap rules to sign starOwner Steve Ballmer lands one-year banThe NBA has handed down one of the biggest punishments in the history of the league to the Los Angeles Clippers af…

Patagonia sues Trump over slashing of protected areas in Utah — 4:51 PM ET President’s order strips nearly 3m acres of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, sacred tribal sites, of safeguardsPatagonia, the outdoor clothing and gear company, has joined a lawsuit challeng…

Lindsay Clancy jurors sent home for the day after twice failing to reach verdict — 4:49 PM ET Jury to return for more deliberations on Thursday in case of mother accused of murdering her three childrenSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial were d…

US prosecutors refuse to say if they secretly obtained Don Lemon’s phone records — 4:47 PM ET Experts have expressed deep concerns that the practice runs afoul of the fourth amendment’s right to privacyFederal prosecutors have declined to say whether they secretly obtained phone records for t…

Pennsylvania officer charged in killing of college student who went to wrong house — 4:29 PM ET Police officer who fatally shot unarmed 22-year-old Glenwood Pysher IV faces voluntary manslaughter chargeA Pennsylvania police officer was charged on Tuesday with voluntary manslaughter for last wee…

Justice department orders US states to expand how they report undocumented immigrants — 4:02 PM ET New DoJ opinion says entire state government has duty to report, not just agencies responsible for welfare programsThe US Department of Justice has ordered states to expand how they report undocument…

Trump ‘happy’ about Harry and Meghan UK return: ‘I was not a fan’ — 4:01 PM ET President praises late queen and King Charles but says duke and duchess treated royal family ‘with great disrespect’Donald Trump has weighed in on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s move back to Britai…

JD Vance says he’s doing ‘God’s work – and if that leads to the end times, OK’ — 3:55 PM ET Vice-president says on evangelical podcast he would feel ‘not shocked if the antichrist was walking among us’JD Vance has said he is “doing as much of God’s work as possible” and that he is OK “if th…

Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder — 3:26 PM ET Yorgen Fenech cleared on both charges he faced over 2017 killing of journalist that prompted global outrageOne of Malta’s richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of the ant…

Police chief in Mississippi town where 1-year-old was killed has been fired — 3:10 PM ET Senatobia, where white officer shot and killed Kohen Wiley, terminates chief who reportedly used racist slurs in textsLate Tuesday, the city of Senatobia, Mississippi fired its police chief, Harold V…

Gun found in French lake is analysed by 2012 Alps killings investigators — 3:03 PM ET British tourists reportedly discovered Luger pistol that is latest in long line of potential leads in mystery of al-Hilli deathsExperts are examining a gun found by tourists to determine whether it m…

'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes' — 5:57 PM ET There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.

‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports — 5:44 PM ET The world premiere for series 2 of the Netflix drama took place on Wednesday night in London.

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard deal — 5:42 PM ET The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis — 5:34 PM ET Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby — 5:21 PM ET The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby — 5:21 PM ET The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues — 4:55 PM ET Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.

Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge — 4:43 PM ET The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.

Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect — 4:21 PM ET Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.

Will the Lindsay Clancy trial end in mistrial? Here are the jury's options — 4:17 PM ET Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US — 4:15 PM ET President Donald Trump said he was not a fan of the couple and added that they treated the Royal Family with "great disrespect".

Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case — 4:12 PM ET For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.

Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case — 4:12 PM ET For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.

Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash — 3:18 PM ET Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.

Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist — 3:05 PM ET Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.

Google spared from ad-business breakup, but judge orders changes to how it operates — 5:38 PM ET Google has dodged an effort to break up its ad business, but a judge said Wednesday that the company will need to adjust its business to benefit competitors.

OpenAI’s new reasoning technique alarms AI safety experts — 4:19 PM ET OpenAI’s new Astra model will use “recurrent depth,” a technique that allows the model to operate outside of the sequential thinking that characterizes most reasoning models.

MapQuest is now the No. 1 US app after bucking Trump’s ‘Lake America’ renaming — 4:12 PM ET The once-dominant mapping app has surged to the top of Apple’s U.S. App Store after refusing to adopt Trump’s “Lake America” name, drawing more than half of its 2026 U.S. downloads in just six days.

It sure looks like hackers breached a major ID card verification service — 3:35 PM ET An identity theft search site claimed to have more than 150 million driver's license photos stolen from an ID verification service. The crime site has now shut down.

Delivery Hero board backs Uber’s $15B takeover bid — 3:25 PM ET If approved, the combined company would become one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world.

U.S. oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela — 5:39 PM ET Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in…

Driscoll offers no reason for his exit as Army secretary but says Wednesday is his last full day — 5:19 PM ET Dan Driscoll has announced that his last full day as U.S. Army secretary is Wednesday, but his social media post offered no explanation for why he is stepping down after 18 months as the service's ci…

'A perfect tool for abuse.' Why experts are concerned about ICE's $17 million electric shock gloves contract — 4:50 PM ET U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may soon be outfitted with electric shock gloves that can deliver painful jolts when they come in contact with a person's skin. While ICE says the new…

PHOTOS: Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds — 3:39 PM ET The sculpture, a tall, blue stick figure poised in action — as if to kick a ball or, from a different angle, having just kicked one — was designed by sculptor Joel Shapiro and installed in 2019.

The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected — 3:56 PM ET The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.

A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia — 3:48 PM ET Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.

White House defends Trump's beef import plan after report on billionaire's influence — 5:49 PM ET The White House defended President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend higher tariffs on ground beef imports amid a report that a Brazilian billionaire influenced the decision. A White House offi…

Thune says he worries about losing Senate majority: 'I’m a realist' — 5:47 PM ET Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) admitted in a recent interview that he’s worried about Republicans losing their Senate majority, acknowledging the strong political headwinds they face this…

Five things to know from G20 finance summit — 5:42 PM ET Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted economic officials from around the world in Asheville, N.C., this week, seeking to rally support for the Trump administration’s financial agenda regarding Iran…

Google avoids ad tech breakup — 5:42 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Google avoids ad tech breakup A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Google does not have to break up its advertising technology business after finding last…

Trump coins already out of stock at US Mint — 5:34 PM ET One dollar gold-colored coins featuring President Trump’s image sold out hours after they were released on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Mint’s website. The currency, which the Trump adm…

Trump calls Tiger Woods plea deal 'very fair' — 5:29 PM ET President Trump expressed support for the plea deal reached in Tiger Woods's March DUI case Wednesday, calling the Florida court's agreement to reduce the golfing legend's charges — allowing him to a…

Democrats block proposed constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court justices to nine — 5:20 PM ET A Republican proposal to amend the Constitution to prevent expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court failed on the House floor. Like all constitutional amendments, the measure needed a tw…

Lindsay Clancy can't handle another trial, her lawyer says — 5:20 PM ET On Tuesday, the jury in Clancy's trial told the court they were deadlocked, raising the possibility the case could end with a hung jury.

Popular downtown Chicago bridge stuck in up position due to heat — 5:16 PM ET Crews even tried spraying the bridge with water in an apparent attempt to cool it down.

Lutnick claims that data centers, known for water consumption, 'don’t use water' — 5:15 PM ET Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed Wednesday that data centers “don’t use water” despite the facilities’ significant water usage raising concerns for communities that may host them. In an inte…

Rubio downplays Russian aid to Iran amid war: ‘Nothing’ impeding US objectives — 5:04 PM ET Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday downplayed a New York Times report about Russian aid going to Iran, saying that "noting" has impeded U.S. objectives against Iran. "Obviously, Russia has t…

Newsom, Schiff back Trump's push for federal film tax credit — 5:00 PM ET Two California Democrats, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Adam Schiff, supported President Trump’s call this week to introduce a federal tax incentive for film and TV production in the U.S. On Monday, the…

Lindsay Clancy trial jurors sent home again after judge sends stern message on deadlock — 4:28 PM ET The Massachusetts judge overseeing the Lindsay Clancy trial sent jurors home again Wednesday, shortly after giving them a stern message on their inability to unanimously agree on whether she is crimi…

DOJ opinion urges states to report migrants lacking permanent legal status — 4:20 PM ET The Justice Department on Wednesday concluded that states must alert the federal government to any migrants without permanent legal status who are seeking access to welfare and other programs for low…

Trump says he's 'happy' Harry and Meghan left US for Britain — 4:12 PM ET President Trump is weighing in on Prince Harry and Meghan's move from California back to Britain, saying he's "happy about it." "I was not a fan," Trump said when asked by a reporter Wednesday in the…

FAA wants to permanently restrict planes over Mar-a-Lago, long a Trump complaint — 5:45 PM ET The rules would affect flights traveling into and out of the nearby airport recently renamed after the president.

Plane carrying DHS Secretary Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure — 5:18 PM ET The pilot told air traffic controllers in the Washington area that the airplane had 14 people on board. Mullin said the single-engine landing went smoothly.

U.S. Mint puts golden $1 coin with Trump’s image into circulation — 4:02 PM ET The coins, meant to mark America’s 250th birthday, will also be sold on the Mint website at markups spanning roughly 50 percent to nearly 150 percent over their face value.

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard deal — 5:56 PM ET The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Wolves announce signing of defender Konan — 5:54 PM ET Wolves announce the signing of Portugal-based defender Ghislain Konan.

Today in sports history, October 16 — 5:53 PM ET Today in sports history, October 16

College football coaching changes put Kiffin, Whittingham, Sumrall and others in new places — 5:52 PM ET College football's coaching carousel was a doozy last winter, spinning wildly and putting some new faces in new places. A slew of schools were desperate to find the right man to help them win games a…

Disgraced former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker reportedly works out for Jets — 5:51 PM ET Tucker hasn't kicked in an NFL game since his release by the Ravens in 2025 after 16 women accused him of sexual misconduct.

Why Fulham failed to sign Fikayo Tomori on deadline day — 5:50 PM ET Fikayo Tomori is set to be reinstated into the first-team squad at Milan, having failed to agree terms with Fulham.As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the English defender was in London recently…

Rohit Sharma’s future, ODI roadmap to 2027 World Cup and recent setbacks on agenda at BCCI meeting — 5:50 PM ET Stalwart’s career, ODI team and the team’s poor performances in Ireland and England to be discussed as Indian cricket’s top brass meets on September 3 in Mumbai.

Detroit Lions continue to churn back end of roster with two more cuts — 5:48 PM ET The Detroit Lions continue to churn the back end of the roster three days after they cut to the 53-player limit.

Detroit Lions continue to churn back end of roster with two more cuts — 5:48 PM ET The Detroit Lions continue to churn the back end of the roster three days after they cut to the 53-player limit.

Former Detroit Lions Cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. Dies — 5:47 PM ET Former Detroit Lions cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. has died at age 40. Smith played three seasons in Detroit after a standout career at Wake Forest.

Everything Houston Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said following the 53-roster finalization — 5:47 PM ET Here's everything Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said following roster cutdowns, including his thoughts on the initial roster, several difficult cuts that were forced to be made and the futur…

Clippers-Kawhi Leonard investigation punishments: L.A. stripped of 5 first-round picks, more harsh penalties — 5:45 PM ET Here's what you need to know about how the league condemned those deemed to be part of the Aspiration scheme with Leonard.

Katie Boulter dumped out of US Open after suffering worst grand slam loss of her career — 5:45 PM ET The Brit was thrashed 6-1 6-0 in less than an hour by Karolina Muchova at the Louis Armstrong Stadium

Blue-chip FSUcommit to visit SEC school this weekend — 5:45 PM ET Florida State has held a commitment from 2027 four-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson since July. However, he'll visit Texas A&M this weekend.

Lane Kiffin helped Clemson go after Ole Miss football for tampering, new book says — 5:45 PM ET A new book on former Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin says he helped Clemson and Dabo Swinney call out the Rebels for alleged tampering

Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes fastest to 200 homers, 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals 9-0 — 5:45 PM ET Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-0 on We…

Official | Andrew Omobamidele makes surprise move from Strasbourg to Anderlecht — 5:45 PM ET Andrew Omobamidele (24) has joined RSC Anderlecht on loan until the end of the season. The Republic of Ireland international captained RC Strasbourg Alsace just one week ago. There has been plenty of…

Washington Nationals drop the final game of a successful home stand — 5:45 PM ET It was a flat performance today, but the Nats 6-4 home stand still had more highs than lows

Celtic 3-0 Aberdeen – Bhoys put on a show for King Kenny — 5:45 PM ET Three goals, another three points, and a totally dominant display with Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish watching on…Kenny Dalglish, a former Scotland and Celtic player, looks on before the Scottish Prem.…

What punishment did the Clippers get? NBA releases full list of penalties — 5:44 PM ET The NBA announced major penalties for the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer. Here's a full breakdown of the punishment.

The FBI investigation of Mark Walter, no matter the outcome, will have a negative impact on the perception of the Dodgers — 5:44 PM ET Walter’s alleged financial misdeeds shatter any illusion of the Dodgers as a 100 percent above-board enterprise and call into question the circumstances surrounding his purchase of the team in 2012.

Bu Yunchaokete becomes first 'lucky loser' in Open Era to beat a top-15 seed with upset win over Rafael Jodar — 5:44 PM ET Wednesday's win was Yunchaokete's first at a tennis major in his career.

Manager pleased with performance over Aberdeen — 5:44 PM ET Martin O’Neill’s side made it four league wins out of four with a strong 3-0 victory over Aberdeen at Celtic Park tonight (Wednesday).All the goals came in the first-half, with Camilo Duran, Benja...

Suspect arrested in attempted burglary of Saquon Barkley’s home — 5:43 PM ET Authorities arrested a man accused of breaking into Saquon Barkley’s home while his family was inside.

Los Angeles Clippers lose Pacers first-round pick from Zubac trade — 5:43 PM ET The Clippers will not get to use the 2029 first-round draft pick they acquired from the Pacers in the Zubac trade; but Pacers don't get it back

Los Angeles Clippers lose Pacers first-round pick from Zubac trade — 5:43 PM ET The Clippers will not get to use the 2029 first-round draft pick they acquired from the Pacers in the Zubac trade; but Pacers don't get it back

Vikings GM dishes on Kyler Murray, Kyle Van Noy, Harrison Smith, and more — 5:43 PM ET Vikings GM Nolan Teasley discussed how Kyler Murray has set himself apart in the team's QB room, while also speaking on a bunch of other concerns ahead of the season.

Cousins was the Raiders' logical choice from the outset — 5:42 PM ET The veteran will start in Week 1 vs. Miami while Fernando Mendoza waits and learns how to be an NFL quarterback.

Utah vs. Idaho: How to watch, listen to or stream the game — 5:42 PM ET What to know ahead of Thursday's matchup between Utah Utes and Idaho Vandals at Rice-Eccles Stadium, including TV channel and where to stream.

Swampcast talks Florida football season opener vs FAU, Jon Sumrall debut — 5:41 PM ET The Sun's Kevin Brockway and Andrew Abadie break down Florida football's season opener vs FAU with Owls play-by-play voice Ken LaVicka.

Clippers 'vehemently reject' NBA's findings, will 'vigorously challenge' penalties — 5:41 PM ET The LA Clippers issued a statement shortly after the NBA announced significant penalities for the team, saying they reject the league's findings.

Legacy Motor Club to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek — 5:40 PM ET The team has confirmed Nemechek's exit in 2027, while Josh Berry is the leading candidate to replace Nemechek in the No. 42 Toyota

Eric DeCosta: Marlon Humphrey didn't have a great year last year, will have one this year — 5:40 PM ET Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta is expecting a bounce-back year from cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

Inter Milan star responds to Barcelona transfer links — 5:40 PM ET Inter Milan striker and captain Lautaro Martínez has this week spoken publicly for the first time on the recent transfer speculation linking him with a move to La Liga champions Barcelona.Frontman La…

Man United complete loan deal a day after transfer window closed in England — 5:40 PM ET 1 Manchester United have completed a loan deal a day after the transfer window shut in England.As relayed on deadline day, Chido Obi was the subject of interest from Willem II in the Eredivisie. The…

San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Landen Roupp vs. Jared Jones — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Mets vs. Rays: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 9/2/26 — 5:40 PM ET Justin Hagenman makes his return to the major leagues in the last game against the Rays.

Celtic confirm signing of highly-rated Joël van den Berg — 5:40 PM ET Celtic have confirmed the signing of exciting young midfielder Joël van den Berg. The Scottish Champions have added the 19-year-old to their midfield ranks on a long-term contract. Celtic struck a de…

Panthers’ McMillan gains 20 pounds, eyes playoff victory — 5:39 PM ET Carolina Panthers’ second-year wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan had zero hesitation when asked about his goals for the 2026 season.

Ravens reveal the team received trade offers for rookie QB Joe Fagnano — 5:38 PM ET The Ravens received trade offers for UDFA QB Joe Fagnano, as the rookie earned a spot on the roster

Guardians score, lineups vs Blue Jays as Cantillo faces Cease — 5:38 PM ET Follow along here as the Guardians take on the Blue Jays at Progressive Field.

Colts Quenton Nelson listed as ‘Name to Watch’ for contract negotiations — 5:38 PM ET The Colts and longtime future Hall of Fame left guard Quenton Nelson haven’t reached agreement on a contract extension yet.

Cian Slone, Greedy Vance, players who deserved to make Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster — 5:38 PM ET A few guys I would have liked to see make the team

CBF president visits Morenão Stadium — 5:38 PM ET CBF president Samir Xaud visited Pedro Pedrossian Stadium, known as Morenão, in Campo Grande on the morning of this Wednesday (2), on the eve of the افتتاحuration of the Mato Grosso do Sul Stat...

South Carolina football tickets vs Kent State, see best prices for available seats — 5:37 PM ET See StubHub's best ticket prices for remaining seats at Williams-Brice Stadium for South Carolina football vs Kent State.

Celtic sign Dutch midfielder Van den Berg to add to loan trio — 5:37 PM ET Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.

NBA hammers Clippers, Steve Ballmer for salary cap circumvention as Kawhi Leonard avoids suspension — 5:42 PM ET The NBA released the findings of its nearly year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention allegations on Wednesday

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Internet abuzz over Ball State's viral sensation QB Keldric Luster ahead of showdown against Ohio State — 5:18 PM ET The Ball State starter isn't built like your prototypical quarterback

Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 in bonus bets by targeting Blue Jays-Guardians, Yankees-Angels on Wednesday — 4:45 PM ET Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Wednesday to get your bonus bets

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Agent of chaos: Lane Kiffin fed Dabo Swinney intel, egged him on to publicly attack Ole Miss over tampering — 4:38 PM ET An excerpt from upcoming book "Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin, College Football's Agent of Chaos"

Arte Moreno's $4 billion Angels sale proves that MLB owners are doing just fine — 4:10 PM ET Amid CBA negotiations and the owners' push for a salary cap, the numbers clearly show that the rich just keep getting richer

2026 Fantasy football draft prep: Top NFL experts reveal rankings, tiers, best 150 picks — 4:03 PM ET SportsLine's 2026 Fantasy football draft guide includes Fantasy football auction values, keeper advice, top rookies, mock drafts and more

USC vs. Fresno State prediction, picks, odds, spread: No. 14 Trojans eye 2-0 start to season — 4:01 PM ET USC seeks another quality performance on Friday night after opening the season in strong fashion last week

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 1, 2026: Computer backs Auburn, Cincinnati — 4:01 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 1 college football picks for LSU vs. Clemson, Ole Miss vs. Louisville and every other game

Miami vs. Stanford prediction, pick, odds, spread: No. 7 Hurricanes begin title pursuit on the road — 4:01 PM ET Miami looks to defend its top-10 ranking on the road against a 1-0 ACC opponent

Jets work out Justin Tucker: Eight-time All Pro accused of sexual misconduct gets look from New York — 3:51 PM ET The 36-year-old former All-Pro was released from the Ravens in 2025 following misconduct allegations and previously had tryouts with the Saints and Colts

HQ PM Newsletter 9/2/2026 — 3:35 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Cubs face The Miz, Yanks try to win series vs. Angels

Dan Hooker welcomes 'villain' role against Salahdine Parnasse in UFC Paris main event — 3:34 PM ET Hooker is delighted to walk into France and spoil Parnasse's UFC debut in enemy territory

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Brewers vs. Cubs, Yankees vs. Angels and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard deal — 5:42 PM ET The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Celtic sign Dutch midfielder Van den Berg to add to loan trio — 5:37 PM ET Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.

Chelsea make contact with Wijnaldum - Thursday's gossip — 5:36 PM ET Chelsea make contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, Arsenal eye Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, Everton play down prospect of signing free transfers, plus more.

Birds stop play but Medvedev flies into third round — 5:35 PM ET An interruption from a pair of birds ruffles Daniil Medvedev's feathers but fails to disrupt the seventh seed as he eases into the US Open third round with a dominant victory over Sebastian Gorzny.

Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues — 4:55 PM ET Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.

Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues — 4:55 PM ET Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.

Man Utd sign Bernal from Washington Spirit — 3:47 PM ET Manchester United have completed the signing of Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit.

Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash — 3:18 PM ET Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.

Walsh caps Champions League progress for Chelsea despite Real Sociedad grind — 3:54 PM ET Real Sociedad 0-1 Chelsea (agg 2-6)Keira Walsh scores at corner to settle tieChelsea ensured there will be three Women’s Super League teams in the league phase of the Champions League as Keira Walsh’…

Somerset dominate Glamorgan; Yorkshire struggle against Surrey: county cricket, day one – as it happened — 3:43 PM ET Hampshire make U-turn over Scott Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash as Warwickshire add to their troublesKent’s start is on the crunchy side of autumn. Compton (8) and Crawley (6) both gone. Kent…

‘A commodity’: Ismaïla Sarr’s agent wants respect for African players in transfer deals — 3:29 PM ET Diomansy Kamara says players must ‘be heard’Monaco defend halting Lamine Camara’s Chelsea moveIsmaïla Sarr’s agent has claimed some African players are treated like “a commodity” after Crystal Palace…

Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-Winning Jazz Musician, Dies at 70 — 5:04 PM ET Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer, has died. She was 70. Wilson’s longtime manager Robert Torre shared with WBGO that Wilson died early Wednesday morning in Ja…

Jenna Dewan Defends ‘DWTS’ Casting Amid Backlash: ‘Step Up’ Star and Ex-Janet Jackson Backup Dancer Says ‘I Do Not Know How to Ballroom Dance’ — 4:53 PM ET When the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35 was announced on Wednesday morning, a few of the names raised eyebrows among fans of the reality competition series. The most controversial casting…

New ‘Transformers’ Animated Short ‘Optimus Prime: Awakening’ Heads to Theaters – Film News in Brief — 4:50 PM ET “The Transformers: The Movie” is returning to theaters internationally from Sept. 17 to 22 for the animated feature’s 40th anniversary. To celebrate, there will be a new animated short “Optimus Prime…

Jack O’Connell’s Ruthless Tabloid Editor in ‘Ink’ Fires Up Venice as Danny Boyle Drama Earns Warm 4-Minute Ovation — 4:21 PM ET Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday night with the splashy premiere of “Ink,” an explosive drama from director Danny Boyle about the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s tabloid empire. The film, which…

Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed — 4:18 PM ET A cause of death has been confirmed for “Rocky Horror Picture Show” star Tim Curry, a week after his death at 80. The actor’s main cause of death was coronary artery disease, People magazine reported…

Elliot Page Is ‘Not Really’ Getting Casting Calls After ‘The Odyssey’: ‘If Someone Wants to Call Me…I’d Love to Do Good Work’ — 4:16 PM ET Elliot Page has never felt more comfortable on screen. Finding the right role, however, has proven to be more difficult. During his appearance on the “On Film… With Kevin McCarthy” podcast, Elliott r…

Filmmaker Penny Lane Sets Documentary on Bronx Zoo Elephant, ‘Happy’ (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:15 PM ET Documentary filmmaker Penny Lane (“Hail Satan?,” “Our Nixon”) has set her latest documentary on the Bronx Zoo elephant, Happy. The doc is being made in partnership with Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productio…

Evan Rachel Wood Got Recast in ‘Practical Magic 2’ Against Her Wish and Says ‘No One Who Worked on the Original Film’ Reached Out to Her — 3:51 PM ET Evan Rachel Wood appeared to shade her original “Practical Magic” co-stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock by revealing in an Instagram story (via Entertainment Weekly) that no one involved in the 1…

‘60 Minutes’ Faces New Challenge After Off-Season Chaos: Getting Back on the Air — 3:41 PM ET The next season of “60 Minutes” will likely be brought to you by a handful of pharmaceutical sponsors and a whole lot of pressure. When Bari Weiss, the one-time digital provocateur who was installed…

Olivia Rodrigo and Cameron Crowe Go Deeper Into ‘The Cure,’ Confessional Songwriting and Daisy Chain Fields in a Grammy Museum Q&A and Acoustic Set — 3:27 PM ET Filmmaker Cameron Crowe has biopics on the brain, being in late-stage development on his long-planned Joni Mitchell movie, the casting of which is still unknown. So he used his Q&A with Olivia Rodrig…

Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed — 4:52 PM ET The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It' star died Aug. 25 at age 80.

Hotel Cipriani Books Chic New Guest: Dior Spa — 4:48 PM ET The Venice Film Festival grind got you down? Never fear, Dior is there with a new wellness hideaway.

Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch Drama ‘Ink’ Gives Venice a Rollicking Start on Opening Night — 4:10 PM ET Guy Pearce stars as Rupert Murdoch opposite Jack O’Connell’s Larry Lamb in Danny Boyle's Venice opener, which chronicles the transformation of ‘The Sun’ into Britain’s dominant tabloid.

Dollywood Unveils Plans for 2027 in-Park Tributes and Resort Expansion — 4:00 PM ET Dolly would be telling us to get back to work. She knew what she wanted Dollywood to be," the theme park's president Eugene Naughton said during a press conference on Wednesday.

‘The Gentlemen’: Theo James Calls Meghan Markle Casting Reports “A Lot of Hot Air” — 3:57 PM ET Yet the actor is still not closing the door on the possibility.

‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Director Leah McKendrick on the Staying Power of the Romantic Comedy — 3:49 PM ET The Netflix film premiered earlier this summer and has been going strong on the streamer.

Venice Film Festival: Ellen Burstyn to Recieve a Lifetime Achievement Award — 5:29 PM ET The actress will receive a Golden Lion for her decades on stages and screens large and small at the Venice Film Festival.

Who Owns Reggaeton’s Beat? A Judge Throws Out One Claim. — 4:24 PM ET A copyright suit against stars including Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee came from the producers behind a trio of songs foundational to the genre.

King Charles III to View Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum — 4:18 PM ET The monarch was invited to see the historic embroidery days before a major British Museum exhibition, almost 40 years after seeing it in France with Diana.

Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92 — 4:05 PM ET A Kentucky farmer, he railed against agribusiness and championed small family farms and the environment, winning widespread acclaim.

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day — 3:18 PM ET Your birthday crossword, nearby pianos and the lone katydid.

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