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

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

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

Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:01 PM ET through 6:01 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 288 stories from 20 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
134 stories
across 13 outlets
🏟️ Sports
105 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
27 stories
across 4 outlets
🏛️ Politics
22 stories
across 5 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

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

Your Favorite Hollywood Hotspot? Guess Who Owns It. — Hollywood Reporter, 6:00 PM ET A billionaire Abu Dhabi royal has been snapping up Hollywood watering holes like they’re going out of style. But two LA hangouts – the Sunset Tower and the San Vicente Bungalows – just turned down a…

Does This Erewhon Smoothie Make Me Look Fat? — Hollywood Reporter, 6:00 PM ET As the bougie grocery chain approaches its 20th location, it may soon have to start displaying calorie counts for its $21 fruit shakes.

Facing potential expulsion, LSU blinked first in historic standoff with SEC — CBS Sports, 5:59 PM ET LSU's decision to back down gives the SEC a major victory in the first real test of the league's self-regulation authority

Henry Bolte's homer in the 4th inning helps Athletics beat Blue Jays 2-0 — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET Henry Bolte hit a solo home run in the third inning and Tyler White scored on a wild pitch as the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday. Athletics left-handed pitcher Brady Basso allo…

Yankees Fans Will Love Aaron Judge's Reaction To Clinching 34th Straight Winning Season — Yahoo Sports, 5:56 PM ET The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, securing another winning season

Fantasy Football Week 1 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Jared Goff is the Start of the Week in favorable spot vs. Saints — CBS Sports, 5:54 PM ET Jamey Eisenberg tabs Jared Goff as his Start of the Week, while last year's MVP should get off to a hot start against the 49ers

A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.

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Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 134 stories across 13 outlets

📰 New York Times (34 stories)

U.S. Designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones Gang as Terrorist Group — 5:50 PM ET The sanctions on Los Tiguerones imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they will likely not hurt the gang’s finances.

Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One — 5:40 PM ET The mishap occurred while the Qatari-donated jet was parked on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. It delayed President Trump’s departure to a Republican convention in Dallas.

Bond Market Rebuffs Treasury’s $6 Billion Plan to Reduce Borrowing Costs — 5:38 PM ET The 10-year yield rose to its highest level in three years, suggesting investors were underwhelmed by the details of a move to buy back government bonds.

The Data Center Conundrum — 5:38 PM ET Let’s learn from Nordic Countries: If America actually supported workers, we’d have a better shot at embracing technological change.

James Talarico Counters Trump’s Midterm Convention With Food Drive — 5:32 PM ET The Democratic Senate candidate used a food drive to sharpen his economic message against Ken Paxton.

Hunter Biden’s ‘Laptop’ Crypto Coin Plummets Upon Launching — 5:31 PM ET The president’s son portrayed his memecoin as a symbol of redemption. Critics denounced it as hypocrisy.

Election Officials Grapple With Uncertainty as Supreme Court Considers Mail Ballot Plan — 5:23 PM ET As they wait for word on whether the Trump administration’s new system to screen ballots can move forward, local officials say they are running out of time.

Trump’s Midterm Convention May Struggle for Ratings Against the NFL Kickoff — 5:20 PM ET Many major TV networks are sticking with regular programming as the Republicans convene in Dallas. Fox News, NewsNation and C-SPAN will carry more of the proceedings.

Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate — 5:09 PM ET With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.

Back to School, Now With A.I. — 5:00 PM ET This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?

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I Worked on Safety at OpenAI. The Fix Isn’t Hard. — 5:00 PM ET Even without government regulation, private companies can act on their own to address A.I. safety concerns.

Trump Administration Accuses Berkeley Law School of Racial Discrimination — 4:51 PM ET The Justice and Education Departments said the school had penalized white and Asian applicants, the latest in a series of investigations into admissions at elite universities.

Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator. — 4:46 PM ET Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.

Lucien Smith, Art-World Star Whose Career Abruptly Turned, Dies at 37 — 4:44 PM ET A phenom in his 20s, he became the poster child for Zombie Formalism before abandoning the gallery frenzy for Montauk.

Misery at Heathrow: ‘Never Seen Chaos Like That’ — 4:35 PM ET Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.

Lost at the U.S. Open? Find the Super-Cheerful People in Straw Hats. — 4:31 PM ET No matter the problem, the U.S. Open ambassadors are here to help.

Trump’s Midterm Pitch Clouded by Iran War and Canada Tariffs — 4:29 PM ET A worsening trade war and a spike in oil prices could create new economic risks as the president prepares to rally Republicans for the midterms.

New Mexico’s Name Is Older Than the U.S. Trump Still Wants to Change It. — 4:22 PM ET President Trump has no authority to change the state’s name, but his suggestion has constituted fighting words to proud New Mexicans.

Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999 — 4:20 PM ET At the company’s annual September product event, Apple also demonstrated its work on artificial intelligence and other new devices.

Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration, Warning of Threat to Humanity — 4:17 PM ET Their warnings echo concerns that other artificial intelligence experts have voiced in recent months, as calls increase for a slowdown in the pace of development.

Tate Brothers Must Remain in U.S. Jail Until Extradition Case Is Decided — 4:16 PM ET A judge in Miami declined to release Andrew and Tristan Tate from custody while they fight extradition to Britain.

Trump’s Convention Offers an Unusual Fund-Raising Opportunity for Republicans — 4:16 PM ET Republicans are hoping to use the Dallas extravaganza as a fund-raising opportunity, with some local parties charging as much as $20,000 to be an “honorary delegate.”

Travelers Face More Flight Delays After Major Air Traffic Disruption at UK Airports — 4:07 PM ET An air traffic control failure prompted 1,700 flight cancellations on Tuesday and more than 300 on Wednesday.

60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality — 4:05 PM ET With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.

New Accuser Sues Foundations With Ties to Cesar Chavez — 4:02 PM ET The lawsuit, the first of its kind since revelations against the union leader emerged this year, accuses two foundations of failing to prevent “abusive, rogue and inappropriate” behavior.

Trump’s PAC Unloads War Chest, With $49 Million Headed to Key Midterm Races — 3:56 PM ET A recently created Republican group tied to the president’s super PAC is pumping cash into half a dozen key midterm races, with the largest amounts going toward Senate contests in Michigan and Ohio.

Should Professors Teach More? Some Colleges Are Trying to Make Them. — 3:54 PM ET Schools and entire states are creating new rules forcing professors to teach more hours and show up at the office. At one university, professors quit in response.

William Anderson, Doctor and Civil Rights Leader in Georgia, Dies at 98 — 3:51 PM ET An osteopath in Albany, Ga., he drew national attention, and the involvement of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for his efforts to end segregation.

How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo — 3:43 PM ET When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.

Police Expand Investigation Into Reform U.K. After Undercover Sting — 3:40 PM ET The Metropolitan Police are investigating Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party after footage appeared to show party officials arranging secret contributions from a foreign donor.

Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say — 3:34 PM ET The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.

Thousands Gather for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald — 3:28 PM ET Royal families and heads of state, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, attended the funeral of King Harald V in Oslo.

📰 Al Jazeera (19 stories)

US court denies Tate brothers’ bid to be released from Miami jail — 5:28 PM ET A judge rules the brothers are a 'quintessential flight risk' due to their wealth and frequent international travel.

Misfiring Arsenal beat Napoli with Odegaard stunner in Champions League — 5:20 PM ET Arsenal dominate the play but need a screamer from Martin Odegaard to seal three points in Napoli to open league phase.

Manchester United vs Sabah: UEFA Champions League – preview, team news — 5:15 PM ET Man Utd have taken four points from their first four Premier League games, but Michael Carrick says team ready to rise.

Liverpool come back to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Champions League opener — 5:14 PM ET Marcos Llorente gives Atleti an early lead but Liverpool strike back through Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections — 5:09 PM ET The president added the US is not looking to restart negotiations with Iran after the failure of previous ceasefires.

Guterres pays tribute to Qatar’s late Father Emir at UN ceremony — 5:03 PM ET UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has paid tribute to Qatar’s late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Trump says Putin wants to make a deal to end Ukraine war — 4:56 PM ET US President Donald Trump says Russian President Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Pro-Palestinian protesters oppose Israel embassy opening in Slovenia — 4:53 PM ET Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Slovenia’s capital to oppose the opening of Israel’s first resident embassy.

Burnham defends UK ban on Israeli settlement trade — 4:32 PM ET UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear ‘non-compliance’ — 4:23 PM ET The symbolic escalation has been initiated by the United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

UK man charged with assisting Russian military spies in sabotage plot — 4:17 PM ET Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged after alleged contact with a member of the GRU Volunteer Corps.

Yemen envoy warns of wider war as Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb Strait — 4:05 PM ET In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yemen's ambassador warns Houthi attacks threaten global shipping.

Iraqi graduates protest for govt jobs amid unemployment crisis — 4:05 PM ET More than 1,000 medical and health graduates have taken to Baghdad’s streets demanding government jobs.

Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo — 4:00 PM ET The Duo launch, first with new CEO John Ternus, is the most noticeable overhaul of Apple's flagship product since 2017.

Israeli strike targets home in Gaza’s al-Shati refugee camp — 3:37 PM ET An Israeli strike devastated a home in Gaza City’s al-Shati refugee camp, heavily damaging surrounding homes.

Two rescued after plane makes emergency landing in Black Sea — 3:27 PM ET Two Belgian nationals were rescued by Turkish authorities after their private aircraft suffered engine failure.

China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft — 3:21 PM ET The response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.

Rampant Raphinha nets two goals as Barcelona rout Feyenoord — 3:19 PM ET Spanish giants Barcelona open their Champions League campaign with 5-1 against Dutch side Feyenoord.

Yemeni diplomat says Houthis want to drag Saudi Arabia into war — 3:18 PM ET Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemen’s Ambassador to Qatar.

📰 BBC News (16 stories)

Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final — 5:35 PM ET Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.

Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge — 5:23 PM ET Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.

Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge — 5:23 PM ET Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.

Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration — 5:21 PM ET The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.

Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid — 5:07 PM ET Alexis Mac Allister scores an emphatic winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move — 4:59 PM ET The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.

Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages — 4:28 PM ET Five deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.

Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance — 4:22 PM ET Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections.

Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance — 4:22 PM ET Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections.

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations — 4:22 PM ET The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.

BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series — 4:16 PM ET Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone — 4:00 PM ET Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone — 4:00 PM ET Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

'An injustice' or 'righting a wrong': British Jews debate sanctions move — 3:12 PM ET The UK's decision to sanction trade with illegal settlements has prompted a range of opinion among the British Jewish community.

Failures 'contributed to' death of Sir Richard Branson's wife — 3:09 PM ET Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.

Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK — 3:09 PM ET A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".

📰 CNBC (13 stories)

Amazon adds cybersecurity veteran Kevin Mandia to board 2 years after he left Google — 5:45 PM ET Amazon said Kevin Mandia, the founder and former CEO of cybersecurity company Mandiant, is joining its board of directors.

Conversations from Goldman Sachs' Communacopia: AI blowback, broadband and Disney's free tier — 5:37 PM ET CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator spoke to CNBC at the Goldman Sachs' Communacopia + Technology Conference this week.

Fewer than half of vulnerable congressional candidates have speaking roles at GOP convention — 5:28 PM ET Republicans hope to build momentum as they sag in the polls ahead of November's midterm election, but some vulnerable candidates skip the event.

Bond sell-off, stock boom: Why rebalancing is a good strategy right now — 5:14 PM ET With stocks near all-time highs and bonds selling off, it's likely a good time for investors to consider rebalancing to their target risk, advisors said.

Apple event 2026: Folding iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, added AI features and more — 5:08 PM ET Apple rolled out the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Max, Watch Series 12 and many other features and updates in its first launch under CEO John Ternus.

Bessent’s political turn in GOP speech tests his bond-market credibility — 5:00 PM ET Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's planned Republican convention speech in Dallas is raising questions about how politics could affect market confidence in him.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: AeroVironment, American Eagle, Cooper Companies & more — 4:56 PM ET Here are some of the names making headlines in extended trading.

Republicans to tout congressional stock-trading ban at midterm convention as Trump trades — 4:16 PM ET Trump disclosed more than 21,000 trades in 2025, while the House-passed restrictions Republicans are promoting apply only to Congress.

Dow tumbles 400 points, posting 3-day slide as rates jump and Brent crude tops $101 — 4:16 PM ET Stocks fell on Wednesday as rising Treasury yields and oil prices continued to rattle investors.

Barclays raises S&P 500 year-end target, citing 'standout' earnings driven by AI — 4:07 PM ET Barclays raised its year-end S&P 500 target, citing 'standout' earnings season led by tech and durable AI-driven growth.

Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election — 3:52 PM ET President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.

What a historic summer box office reveals about massive shifts in the theatrical industry — 3:21 PM ET The domestic box office posted a record-breaking summer movie season, which was bolstered by an extra week of ticket sales and higher-priced premium screenings.

Dump these loser stocks this fall, Wolfe Research says. It could help cut next year's tax bill — 3:09 PM ET Mutual funds often start ditching their biggest losers in mid-September. Wolfe Research has a list of likely candidates that could see sharp declines.

📰 The Guardian (13 stories)

Republicans’ midterm convention kicks off as national party chair says event will be about ‘defying history’ – live — 5:42 PM ET Both nights of the convention are slated to end with speeches from Donald TrumpRepublicans look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularitySign up for US Breaking News emailStefany Shaheen…

Australia politics live: Malinauskas warns Albanese not to follow One Nation down rabbit hole of migration cuts — 5:34 PM ET Follow the day’s news live‘We need to explain Australia doesn’t have a migration crisis’: MalinauskasPeter Malinaukas says he understands the concerns of Australians worried about migration and the h…

US Open 2026 quarter-finals: Gauff fightback stuns Andreeva, Rybakina ends Zheng run – as it happened — 5:19 PM ET Coco Gauff saved two match points to set up a semi-final against Elena Rybakina, who secured the world No 1 ranking with her three-set win over Zheng QinwenRybakina has won four of her five meetings…

Former child refugee selected as Labour candidate in byelection for Starmer’s old seat — 4:41 PM ET Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came from Somalia in 1990s, will likely face Zack Polanski in Holborn and St Pancras contestA former child refugee who became the leader of Camden council has been selected to be…

Ultrarunner Megan Eckert shatters US men’s and women’s records with 636 miles in six days — 4:32 PM ET Distance tops US men’s mark by more than 30 milesEckert also beat women’s world record she set last yearWhile some teachers spent the second week of September easing into their school routines, Megan…

Trump officials push to exclude undocumented immigrants from US census — 4:32 PM ET Census Bureau also considers race and ethnicity questions in overhaul that would have dramatic effect on voter mapsThe Trump administration on Wednesday proposed changes to the US census intended to…

Victoria’s koalas in chronically poor health and population is half what was previously estimated — 4:23 PM ET Exclusive: State government delayed releasing major report into the health of the koala population for more than 12 monthsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news e…

Bond market rebuffs US treasury’s plan to buy back $6bn in government debt — 3:56 PM ET Scott Bessent made announcement on Wednesday as bond yields rose to highest point since 2008 financial crisisUS politics live – latest updatesThe US treasury moved to cut the cost of borrowing on Wed…

Andrew and Tristan Tate denied US bail as brothers fight extradition to UK — 3:46 PM ET Brothers, arrested in Miami in July on UK rape and sex trafficking charges, to remain in custody in FloridaA US judge denied the bail request of the controversial social media influencers Andrew and…

Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed — 3:16 PM ET OS index examines which ‘urban heat islands’ suffer the most – and which cope the best with rising temperaturesPortsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol and Nottingham will be among the cities that warm…

Man in Swindon charged with assisting Russian intelligence agency — 3:10 PM ET Joshua Cammidge, 31, arrested after investigation led by counter-terrorism policing LondonA man has been charged with offences related to national security as part of an ongoing investigation led by…

Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates — 3:09 PM ET Brent crude up by more than 3% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi citiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the fir…

Apple’s new CEO introduces himself at annual showcase: ‘I continue to be inspired every single day’ — 3:07 PM ET John Ternus helms his first major event as head of $4.5tn company, where he announces first foldable iPhoneJohn Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, helmed the company’s annual showcase of new iPhones and other…

📰 PBS NewsHour (12 stories)

Rubio hails Ecuador as an 'aggressive' partner in the US counterdrug push — 5:53 PM ET U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed Ecuador on Wednesday as being the most "aggressive" partner in the Trump administration's push to crack down on drug trafficking and transnational criminal…

WATCH: Democrats say Trump's 'bizarre' convention is a distraction from his faltering presidency — 5:39 PM ET "This bizarre Republican midterm convention here can't paper over the fact that Republicans have done nothing to earn your vote," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender, s…

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections — 5:26 PM ET A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer inter…

Anthropic researcher's resignation sends warning about the dangers of AI development — 5:23 PM ET Jacob Coxon, who said he spent three years doing research at both Anthropic and OpenAI, said Tuesday on the social platform X that the two AI companies are more focused on beating each other and glob…

Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes — 4:50 PM ET The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to newly released data highlighting concerns about recent changes in U.S. P…

As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump — 4:36 PM ET Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and po…

Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections — 4:03 PM ET Dueling court orders eight weeks before Election Day left Missouri's congressional map uncertain Tuesday as legal wrangling over a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump sparked fresh co…

Live fact check: Night 1 of the Republican Midterm Convention — 3:59 PM ET President Donald Trump will appear Wednesday at an unconventional national convention thrown by the Republican Party in Dallas.

Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks — 3:35 PM ET The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain.

Why 9/11 isn't a federal holiday, according to experts — 3:29 PM ET Every year, Americans across the country remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Flags are flown at half-staff. People observe moments of silence. Loved ones read the names of thousands of victims a…

With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms — 3:26 PM ET In the real world, President Donald Trump is struggling to stop inflation, rout the Iranian government and restore American manufacturing with tariffs. It's a different story in the fantastical visio…

Gov. McKee faces tough challenge from Foulkes in Rhode Island Democratic primary — 3:05 PM ET Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first incumbent governor in any state to lose a primary since 2018 as he tries to fend off an intraparty challenge from former CVS executiv…

📰 The Verge (8 stories)

It’s the year of smartphone price hikes — 5:52 PM ET Paying more for a new phone seems almost unavoidable after Apple's event today. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively - a $100 price hike over their predecessors.…

Suno releases its first AI music model made with record industry help — 5:42 PM ET Suno's new v6 AI music model is its first made with support from the record industry. Suno's Jack Brody told The Verge that v6 was "trained from the ground up, with a new set of data that does not in…

OpenAI’s sly mathematical breakthrough sends a chill through academia — 5:16 PM ET OpenAI's announcement Tuesday that it has solved one of mathematics' legendary Millennium Prize problems should have been a moment of triumph. The result is both an undeniable achievement and a strik…

Read the Apple document explaining how new listening features still protect your privacy — 4:44 PM ET At Wednesday's iPhone Duo launch event, Apple announced a handful of new Siri AI Audio Intelligence features, including Siri Recap, Live Rewind, Sound Recognition, and Music Recognition. Alongside it…

How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models — 4:42 PM ET Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the "Surprise and shine" event. The new watches feature sizable improvements to the health sensors and tracking, plus the ability…

Verge staffers react to the iPhone Duo: What we love and don’t love — 3:45 PM ET Apple has just announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen, two back cameras, Touch ID for authentication, an IP68 ratin…

Apple’s new iPhone camera mode promises to prove your photo isn’t AI — 3:30 PM ET Apple is launching a new way to prove that the picture you took isn't manipulated by AI. A new feature, called "Reference Image," will arrive with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup later this month and is sup…

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions — 3:26 PM ET We've just gotten our hands on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at Apple Park following the company's "Surprise and shine" presentation. The new phones look quite similar to the previous iPhone 17 Pro l…

📰 TechCrunch (7 stories)

Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules — 5:43 PM ET Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.

Apple’s new CEO is reviving a Steve Jobs strategy from 25 years ago — 4:58 PM ET John Ternus made the case in his first keynote as Apple CEO that the iPhone isn't going anywhere.

Apple Watch’s new AI features are normalizing the idea that technology is always listening — 4:24 PM ET Apple says its new watches won’t save raw audio, but features that can transcribe recent speech and summarize ambient conversations raise new questions about consent, privacy, and how people behave w…

Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhone event, from the foldable iPhone Duo to an always-listening Apple Watch — 4:03 PM ET The main event was the tech giant's highly anticipated first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.

There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models — 3:56 PM ET Apple is raising the price of its existing iPhone models by $100, including iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air.

The hinge for Apple’s new foldable phone was built with AI — 3:21 PM ET Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.

Apple Watch’s new feature listens to your chats and recaps them — 3:08 PM ET The Siri Recap feature is similar to other note-taking apps like Granola.

📰 Ars Technica (4 stories)

Six Chinese AI firms accused of aggressively copying US frontier models — 4:06 PM ET US urges AI firms to ID, then secretly switch, Chinese users to less-capable models.

Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo — 3:42 PM ET Apple's first foldable can be yours next month.

When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be — 3:31 PM ET New study detects 3,200 references to Beatles song titles and lyrics in academic papers.

Lawsuit: Amazon refused to give pregnant workers bathroom breaks and chairs — 3:09 PM ET Four women sue Amazon, say company denied basic accommodations and fired them.

📰 Washington Post (3 stories)

Supreme Court is asked to settle Missouri dispute causing electoral chaos — 5:39 PM ET The appeal comes after conflicting rulings on whether the state can use a new congressional map that favors Republicans for November’s midterm elections.

Wife of man killed in Amazon cargo plane crash files lawsuit — 5:03 PM ET The lawsuit claims the accident, which killed five and injured five others, was “foreseeable and preventable.”

Tate brothers to stay jailed on rape and sex-trafficking charges, judge rules — 4:00 PM ET Andrew and Tristan Tate are being held in the U.S. pending extradition to Britain. A judge in Florida denied their request for release.

📰 The Atlantic (3 stories)

How 9/11 Changed New York—And America — 5:30 PM ET The attacks 25 years ago inspired a sense of national unity. It has since been shattered.

All the Places Trump Was on 9/11 — 4:06 PM ET The president’s latest version doesn’t square with the facts.

Does Trump Want Republicans to Win the Midterms? — 3:15 PM ET Traditionally, candidates try to distance themselves from unpopular presidents. But this year, that’s impossible.

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📰 NPR
Conductor Julian Wachner receives suspended sentence for possession of child sex abuse material
— NPR, 4:42 PM ET
The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis.
📰 Wired
San Francisco Orders Meta to Stop ‘Allowing’ AI Child Abuse Ads
— Wired, 5:15 PM ET
The City Attorney’s Office has asked Meta to explain how the harmful ads repeatedly ran on Facebook and Instagram. The company claims the ads are not under the city’s jurisdiction.

🏛️ Politics — 22 stories across 5 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Missouri’s chaotic redistricting battle: Where it stands — 5:53 PM ET A showdown over Missouri's congressional map has taken several turns in the last week, as competing court rulings leave lingering questions about which district boundaries should be in effect for the…

Live updates: Trump to address Republicans in Dallas at GOP midterm convention — 5:48 PM ET Administration officials, Republican candidates and party leaders will join President Trump in Dallas on Wednesday for the opening of a two-day Republican National Committee midterm convention. The p…

Treasury boosts debt buyback cap to $6 billion — 5:41 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Treasury boosts debt buyback cap to $6 billion The Treasury Department announced Wedne…

Missouri's GOP-friendly congressional map returns to Supreme Court — 5:37 PM ET Missouri's redistricting battle reached the Supreme Court for a second time after an appeals panel on Wednesday refused to halt an order instructing Missouri Republicans to move ahead with their favo…

Trump’s health nominees set to move forward with Senate return — 5:29 PM ET Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Trump’s health nominees set to move forward with Senate return Several of President Trump’s health nominees will get…

Pritzker: Vance is Trump's 'chief bootlicker' — 5:29 PM ET Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) went after Vice President Vance on Tuesday, calling him President Trump's "chief bootlicker." “We're going to make sure that the public understands that, we're going to…

Iran reignites Strait of Hormuz fight as US tightens squeeze — 5:25 PM ET Iran appears ready to fight back against growing U.S. leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, and the threat of renewed war is causing oil prices to rise even as more ships are making it through the vital…

Pirro tells reporter 'I'm not going there' on Reflecting Pool question — 5:21 PM ET U.S. District Attorney for District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Wednesday declined to answer reporters' questions on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case during an unrelated Justice D…

Live results: McKee fights to hold on to Rhode Island governor's mansion — 5:00 PM ET Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) is in a tough reelection battle Wednesday, facing off against Helena Foulkes for the Democratic Party's nomination. Foulkes, a former CVS Pharmacy executive, narrowly…

Live results: Rhode Island votes in House primaries — 5:00 PM ET Rhode Islanders are weighing in on a pair of House primary elections Wednesday. Both incumbents — Democratic Reps. Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner — are running uncontested for their party's nomination.…

Live results: Reed seeks sixth term as Rhode Island senator in primary — 5:00 PM ET Sen. Jack Reed (D) is running for a sixth term representing Rhode Island in a Wednesday primary. He is facing off against two other Democrats to take on Raymond McKay, the GOP's presumptive nominee.…

Trump snaps at ABC reporter over question on Republicans avoiding GOP convention — 4:49 PM ET President Trump hit back at a question Wednesday over why some Republican candidates were skipping the midterm GOP convention in Dallas, saying there isn’t room for everyone. Trump said that “everybo…

Watchdog clears Omar of misconduct after probe into financial filings — 4:47 PM ET Congress’s official ethics watchdog has cleared Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) of misconduct related to inflated financial filings, according to the Minnesota Democrat's office. The Office of Congressiona…

Lewandowski pushes back on 'politically driven' Wall Street Journal report — 4:22 PM ET Former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski on Tuesday pushed back on a recent Wall Street Journal article alleging he controlled billions of dollars of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contracts, ac…

Kash Patel to testify before Congress next week — 4:09 PM ET FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify on Tuesday in front of Congress, according to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In a Wednesday post on the social platform X, the account for the De…

📰 Washington Post (3 stories)

Five takeaways from the New Hampshire primaries and an under-the-radar Senate race — 4:57 PM ET Former Republican senator John E. Sununu and Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas easily won their primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat.

Trump accuses Iran of meddling in midterms as wave of missiles targets U.S. base in Jordan — 3:23 PM ET Under economic pressure from the U.S., Iranian leaders have signaled they will not capitulate amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Trump administration proposes changes to census that could exclude millions — 3:21 PM ET If adopted, the changes could exclude millions of residents from the decennial tally, reshaping congressional representation in the country.

📰 Politico (2 stories)

Bobby Scott defends his track record amid fight to keep committee post — 5:33 PM ET The veteran Virginia Democrat is facing a challenge from Rep. Jahana Hayes.

Sanders to host AI briefing for senators — 3:48 PM ET The briefing is expected to take place next week and will include some of the field’s most prominent researchers.

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📰 NPR
Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech
— NPR, 4:36 PM ET
Republicans' first midterm convention, being touted as a "Trumpapalooza" by the Republican Party chairman, kicks off in Dallas with a program focused heavily on tax cuts and border security.
📰 New York Times
A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship
— New York Times, 5:54 PM ET
President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.

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Henry Bolte's homer in the 4th inning helps Athletics beat Blue Jays 2-0 — 5:57 PM ET Henry Bolte hit a solo home run in the third inning and Tyler White scored on a wild pitch as the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday. Athletics left-handed pitcher Brady Basso allo…

Yankees Fans Will Love Aaron Judge's Reaction To Clinching 34th Straight Winning Season — 5:56 PM ET The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, securing another winning season

Colt Keith homers as young Tigers lineup beats struggling Twins, 7-2 — 5:56 PM ET Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers hadn't won a series since taking two of three f…

(Video): PSG slam in 6; Ferran triple and youngster plays a full 90 in the Champions League — 5:55 PM ET Ferran Torres netted three as PSG blew away Slovan Bratislava on matchday one of the Champions League in a much needed win.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a prefe…

Stanley Cup makes sweet stop at iconic Connecticut donut shop in Wallingford — 5:53 PM ET Wallingford's Patrick Budds serves as an assistant equipment manager for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Shohei Ohtani Sidelined Again as Dodgers Injury Concerns Mount — 5:53 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting Shohei Ohtani after manager Dave Roberts said he would be returning.

The Outlook — 5:51 PM ET The Outlook is The Huddle's new matchups column. Kevin Tompkins will break down every fantasy-relevant player from each team every week.

Bengals Preparing for Week 1 vs. Buccaneers — 5:51 PM ET Cincinnati is getting set for a tough inter-conference clash at home to kick off their 2026 season.

Jake Bennett takes ball in rubber match vs. Angels — 5:50 PM ET TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET The Red Sox are within striking distance of dropping their magic number and securing a playoff spot over the next week or so. They can take another step if they can…

Yankees news: Jazz Chisholm Jr. lands on IL. Will Anthony Volpe replace him? — 5:50 PM ET New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is dealing with a thumb injury . Ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies, manager Aaron Boone revealed that Chisholm will be placed o…

What channel are the Phillies on tonight? What channel are the Astros on? — 5:50 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies face the Houston Astros tonight. Here's how to watch.

Who should the Mammoth add to their leadership group this season? — 5:50 PM ET The Mammoth may or may not select another alternate captain this season. Here’s who might be in consideration.

Detroit Tigers 7, Minnesota Twins 2: Comerican psycho — 5:49 PM ET Another dropped series sees the Twins’ playoff odds tumble to 2 percent.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, K'Lavon Chaisson, Odafe Oweh limited in Commanders practice — 5:49 PM ET The Commanders listed three of their starters as limited participants in practice on their first injury report of the 2026 season.

Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman get cortisone injection, Chad Tracy reveals when he will return — 5:48 PM ET Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy had the latest news on Adley Rutschman after he was absent from the starting nine.

Holders PSG and Barca turn on the style with big Champions League wins — 5:48 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain shook off their domestic woes as they started the quest for a third straight Champions League title with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava while Barcelona continued t…

Chelsea subs blitz Leeds in second half to secure League Cup comeback — 5:48 PM ET Chelsea scored four times in 12 second-half minutes as Leeds United suffered a League Cup collapse to lose 6-3 in the third round at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The visitors led 2-0 just after half…

Dambrauskas back on familiar ground but Sabah in new territory at Utd — 5:48 PM ET Manchester United may not be new ground for Valdas Dambrauskas but Sabah will be in uncharted territory when his side play at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday night. The Azerbaijani c…

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs score, lineups, TV, game updates — 5:48 PM ET The Brewers try to close out a three-game sweep of the Cubs in the teams' regular-seaon finale at American Family Field on Wednesday night, Sept. 9.

Bengals news: Joe Burrow reveals the element of his game he's excited to bring back — 5:48 PM ET Everybody knows that, at his best, Joe Burrow is one of the very best players in the NFL . The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback led the NFL in completion percentage (70.4%) as a sophomore, the same yea…

Tigers take it easy, walk their way to series win over Minnesota Twins — 5:48 PM ET Detroit Tigers score: Keider Montero gave up two runs on two hits, both solo homers, over four innings of work on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Tigers take it easy, walk their way to series win over Minnesota Twins — 5:48 PM ET Detroit Tigers score: Keider Montero gave up two runs on two hits, both solo homers, over four innings of work on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Tigers take it easy, walk their way to series win over Minnesota Twins — 5:48 PM ET Detroit Tigers score: Keider Montero gave up two runs on two hits, both solo homers, over four innings of work on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

'A lot of work to do' - Eustace — 5:48 PM ET Derby County boss John Eustace says there is a lot of work for his side to do in the final third after a frustrating night against new leaders West Brom.

Alvin Kamara limited at practice Wednesday — 5:47 PM ET Saints RB Alvin Kamara was a limited participate at practice because of injury

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) vs Chicago Cubs (81-65) — 5:47 PM ET Logan Henderson and the Brewers look for a soul-crushing sweep of their rivals

TSSAA wrestling Division I state championships moving to Chattanooga — 5:47 PM ET The TSSAA wrestling traditional state tournament for Division I boys and girls will move from Franklin to Chattanooga in 2027 and 2028.

TSSAA wrestling Division I state championships moving to Chattanooga — 5:47 PM ET The TSSAA wrestling traditional state tournament for Division I boys and girls will move from Franklin to Chattanooga in 2027 and 2028.

Palmer stars as Chelsea rallies to 6-3 win against Leeds in the English League Cup — 5:47 PM ET Chelsea scored four goals in 12 minutes to produce a 6-3 comeback win against Leeds in the English League Cup on Wednesday. Xabi Alonso's team trailed 2-0 after 48 minutes at Stamford Bridge, but sub…

Vote for the best high school football play of Week 3 — 5:45 PM ET See USA TODAY Sports Plays of the Week and vote for the top high school sports play of Week 3.

Inside the numbers of Baker Mayfield’s new deal with the Bucs — 5:45 PM ET Tampa Bay locked up Mayfield to a three-year, $165 million deal that makes him one of the NFL's best paid players without overextending the Bucs' cap.

Seahawks were sold after Super Bowl. What to know about Neeru and Vinod Khosla — 5:45 PM ET The Khosla family bought the Seattle Seahawks from the Allen family on eve of the 2026 NFL season. Here's what to know about the new Seahawks owners.

Red Sox lineup: No Adley Rutschman or Connor Wong on Wednesday vs. Angels — 5:45 PM ET Starting catcher Adley Rutschman is not in the Red Sox lineup against the Angels on Wednesday. Backup catcher Connor Wong isn’t either.

(Video): “That’s criminal!” – Four assist Chelsea attacker’s mock fury over MOTM decision — 5:45 PM ET Chelsea blew away Leeds in the second half of tonight’s win in the Carabao Cup, and some attackers made a major impact.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a pref.…

Official: Barcelona & Real Madrid stars included in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad — 5:45 PM ET Star attackers from Spanish football’s two leading clubs have been included in the latest squad called upon by Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team.After something of a campaign to forget.…

What does Surace Need to do Against Boston College to Keep Starting Role? — 5:44 PM ET Due to an injury that Dylan Lonergan sustained late in Rutgers’ season opening lost to UMass, backup AJ Surace will be the team’s starter this week against Boston College. In the off-season, Surace l…

Ravens vs. Colts: 5 factors that may decide Week 1 — 5:44 PM ET Here are five ingredients that may make for tasty Ravens-Colts main course.

Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final — 5:44 PM ET Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.

Tigers top Twins in rain-delayed finale behind Colt Keith’s homer — 5:43 PM ET The Tigers won the series finale against the Twins in a rain-delayed game at Comerica Park.

3 Chargers garner votes for major NFL awards entering 2026 season — 5:43 PM ET NFL executives gave three Chargers players votes for some of the top awards ahead of the season.

Dolphins QB Malik Willis keeps focus simple: ‘Go have some fun’ — 5:43 PM ET Malik Willis embracing opportunity ahead of first Miami Dolphins season opener start

Cam Heyward calls the franchise tag 'stupid' as Steelers near a Joey Porter Jr. deadline — 5:43 PM ET Cam Heyward is over the franchise tag. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle said Wednesday that the mechanism which lets teams retain control over their players beyond the length of thei…

Orioles put Alexander on injured list; hope Henderson avoids similar fate — 5:43 PM ET The Baltimore Orioles have placed versatile Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list and are hopeful that shortstop Gunnar Henderson can recover quickly from a knee injury that left him out of the…

Warriors Guard Says Late Demotion Was ‘Motivation’ — 5:43 PM ET The Golden State Warriors were pressed into using Will Richard a lot last year, but it was one late season move that has been driving him. The post Warriors Guard Says Late Demotion Was ‘Motivation’…

Tigers put together a strong effort to finally win a series — 5:43 PM ET The bats and the bullpen were both strong in this one.

Kirk Cousins buys Las Vegas Raiders some, but not much, goodwill in NFL Power rankings heading into 2026 season — 5:43 PM ET Taking a look at where the Silver and Black stand against the rest of the league heading into Week 1

Which clubs does Lionel Messi own? Soccer legend buys Eldense as second team in growing ownership portfolio — 5:42 PM ET Having reaped the financial benefits of being the world's greatest-ever player, Lionel Messi has made significant inroads towards being a club owner.

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Facing potential expulsion, LSU blinked first in historic standoff with SEC — 5:59 PM ET LSU's decision to back down gives the SEC a major victory in the first real test of the league's self-regulation authority

Fantasy Football Week 1 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Jared Goff is the Start of the Week in favorable spot vs. Saints — 5:54 PM ET Jamey Eisenberg tabs Jared Goff as his Start of the Week, while last year's MVP should get off to a hot start against the 49ers

UEFA Champions League schedule: Real Madrid vs. Inter, Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid on Matchday 1 — 5:50 PM ET The league phase will begin on September 8th and run until January 27

What is a Viktor Gyokeres game? Arsenal's Champions League win over Napoli happened in spite of their striker — 5:47 PM ET Viktor Gyokeres failed to register a single shot in the Gunners' 1-0 win at Napoli, highlighting a troubling trend for a marquee striker struggling to generate chances in a dominant attack.

Seahawks vs. Patriots: Why the NFL season is opening on a Wednesday for just the second time in 107 years — 5:46 PM ET The league shifted the Patriots-Seahawks rematch to Wednesday so the defending champions could open the season ahead of a Thursday night kickoff in Australia.

Caitlin Clark praises Angel Reese as duo helps lead Team USA into World Cup quarterfinals — 5:38 PM ET Clark and Reese are longtime rivals but have found a strong on-court connection playing for the national team

Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Manchester United return to Europe's biggest stage — 5:25 PM ET Check out all the picks from our experts as the Champions League league phase kicks off

Week 1 NFL picks, predictions for Kalshi, Polymarket, Underdog: Patriots-Seahawks, Packers-Vikings markets — 5:10 PM ET SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 1 NFL predictions today from 10,000 simulations

WSL Power Rankings: Chelsea slow out the gates despite Lauren James' performance, Tottenham rise — 5:06 PM ET WSL opening weekend offered plenty of shifts in the rankings

2026 US Open results: Coco Gauff battles back from early deficit vs. Mirra Andreeva to reach semifinals — 5:04 PM ET The two-time grand slam winner is two victories shy of claiming her second title at the US Open

Jazz Chisholm Jr. lands on IL with sprained thumb in major blow as Yankees chase down AL East title — 4:47 PM ET Chisholm will be shut down from baseball activities for 7-10 days

Best betting apps, sportsbook promos for NFL Week 1: How, where to bet Seahawks vs. Patriots, NFL Kickoff Game — 4:42 PM ET Bettors can use NFL sportsbook promos at the best NFL betting sites and NFL betting apps for Week 1

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets by targeting Seahawks-Patriots in NFL Kickoff Game 2026 — 4:37 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for Seahawks vs. Patriots betting in 2026 NFL opener on Wednesday

Brock Bowers injury: Raiders TE expected to miss time after having meniscus trim, per report — 4:32 PM ET Bowers will miss at least Las Vegas' season-opener against the Dolphins

Alabama's new-look run game seeks proof of concept in SEC opener against Kentucky — 4:30 PM ET Kalen DeBoer preached physicality in the trenches all offseason. He'll get a chance to show it against a Kentucky team that has no interest in a lengthy rebuild

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Busts to avoid from model that predicted Terry McLaurin's down year — 4:25 PM ET SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts 2026 and the riskiest Fantasy picks for last-minute Fantasy football drafts

Trey Kaufman-Renn best fits: Five destinations where Purdue star could land if granted sixth year — 4:21 PM ET Here are the destinations that make the most sense for the former Purdue star if he is eligible to return to college

Meet college basketball's polarizing freshman class: First-year stars begin practicing with their new teams — 4:17 PM ET This season's freshmen might not be as talented as the Class of 2025, but several players are already drawing attention

NFL survivor pool picks, advice, best knockout strategy, Week 1, 2026: Fade the Dallas Cowboys — 4:08 PM ET SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 1 NFL survivor picks

Week 1 NFL odds, lines, best bets, predictions: Computer model backs Eagles and Jaguars — 4:02 PM ET SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game in the Week 1 NFL schedule 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today

Ohio State vs. Texas prediction, odds, time: 2026 Week 2 college football picks by proven model — 3:53 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed best bets for Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns on Saturday as Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith square off

Week 1 NFL betting guide, props, spreads: Model, expert, parlay, DFS and season-long fantasy picks unveiled — 3:46 PM ET SportsLine's team of Vegas experts and its proven model and experts to get you ready for Week 1 NFL betting

Seahawks vs. Patriots odds, picks, predictions, best bets: Betting preview for 2026 NFL Kickoff Game — 3:43 PM ET Best bets and betting preview for Patriots vs. Seahawks in 2026 NFL Kickoff Game on Wednesday

Golf's most underwhelming players of 2026: Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka among seven who did not meet expectations — 3:34 PM ET While 2026 was a career year for some of the best in the game, for others, it was a campaign to forget

Rutgers basketball coach Steve Pikiell diagnosed with cancer, Brandin Knight to run team during his treatment — 3:25 PM ET Pikiell has 'kick-ass game plan to finish treatment' with Knight running program 'when I'm not able to'

HQ PM Newsletter 9/9/2026 — 3:19 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Seahawks host Patriots in NFL opener, MLB + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Patriots vs. Seahawks NFL Kickoff Game, Reds vs. Dodgers and more — 3:15 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Breakouts, top draft picks by model that hit 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

Vikings name ex-top 10 pick J.J. McCarthy third quarterback for Week 1 vs. Packers; Carson Wentz backup — 3:10 PM ET McCarthy's horrific 2025 season leads him to being demoted to being Minnesota's second backup

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Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps — 3:01 PM ET Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps in September 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.

Bryce Underwood surprised by Kyle Whittingham's comments on job security: 'I didn't see that' — 3:01 PM ET The former five-star prospect seemed taken aback when a reporter brought up his coach's comments from earlier in the week

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Sporting come from behind to beat Galatasaray in opening round — 5:43 PM ET Sporting began their Champions League campaign by coming from behind to claim a 3-1 victory over Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray.

Torres hat-trick fires Paris Saint-Germain to dominant win against Bratislava — 5:41 PM ET Ferran Torres scores a hat-trick as Paris St-Germain get their Champions League title defence off to a winning start against Slovan Bratislava.

Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final — 5:35 PM ET Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.

Odegaard strike earns Arsenal narrow victory at Napoli — 5:34 PM ET Martin Odegaard's excellent start to the season continues as the Arsenal captain scores the only goal of the match against Napoli in Naples.

Newcastle still open to Hall sale - Thursday's gossip — 5:24 PM ET Lewis Hall could still leave Newcastle despite new contract, Yasin Ayari close to committing to Brighton but Kaoru Mitoma set for exit, and Chelsea to go back for Manu Kone in midfielder search.

Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid — 5:07 PM ET Alexis Mac Allister scores an emphatic winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

Marin's free-kick brilliance earns AEK victory over LASK — 5:00 PM ET Razvan Marin's stunning free-kick earns AEK Athens a 1-0 win over LASK, securing their first Champions League points of the season.

Aston Villa ignite season in five-goal thriller against Club Brugge — 5:00 PM ET Aston Villa launch their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium, ending their early-season goal drought.

Guirassy double and late own goal seals frantic Dortmund win — 5:00 PM ET Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy scores a second-half double to secure all three points against Villarreal, despite the forward netting a late own goal to set up a nervous finish at Signal Iduna P…

Betis twice come from behind to seal dramatic win over Lille — 5:00 PM ET The Republic of Ireland's Troy Parrott scores the winning goal as Real Betis fought back from behind to mark their Champions League return with a thrilling victory at Lille.

Haaland strikes twice as Manchester City secure win at Porto — 5:00 PM ET Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City open their Champions League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory away to Porto.

Mbappe and Valverde strike as Real Madrid edge Inter Milan — 5:00 PM ET Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde were both on the scoresheet as Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Inter Milan.

Raphinha on target again as Barcelona put five past Feyenoord — 4:59 PM ET Raphinha continued his remarkable goalscoring start to the season with another double as Barcelona turn on the style against Feyenoord in the Champions League.

Mac Allister's brilliant finish puts Liverpool ahead — 4:59 PM ET The ball falls to Alexis Mac Allister on the edge of the box who hits it first time past Jan Oblak to give Liverpool the lead.

Szoboszlai equalises for Liverpool after fantastic Araujo assist — 4:46 PM ET Dominik Szoboszlai equalises for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid after a brilliant assist from Ronald Araujo.

Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut — 4:23 PM ET Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.

Gay should open for England in South Africa - Cook — 3:22 PM ET England batter Emilio Gay has done enough to lock in an opener's spot for their winter tour of South Africa, according to Sir Alastair Cook.

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Scottish roundup: Miovski hits last-gasp Rangers winner and Celtic keep 100% record — 5:38 PM ET Rangers beat St Mirren 1-0 at IbroxCeltic also narrow winners at St JohnstoneA dramatic last-gasp strike from substitute Bojan Miovski gave Rangers a 1-0 Premiership win over St Mirren at Ibrox.Back…

Cole Palmer powers Chelsea to comeback win against Leeds in nine-goal epic — 5:18 PM ET Where’s the fun in doing it the easy way? Chelsea remain chaotic and this almost went down as Xabi Alonso’s first misjudgment since taking over. The Carabao Cup matters for Chelsea given their lack o…

Alexis Mac Allister makes his point as Liverpool fight back to defeat Atlético — 5:04 PM ET It was the time and place for Alexis Mac Allister to do his talking on the pitch and the disgruntled Liverpool midfielder did not disappoint. “Very sad” over Liverpool’s refusal to offer him a contra…

Ødegaard stuns Napoli as Arsenal make winning start in Champions League — 5:02 PM ET After their record-breaking feats last year in the Champions League, Arsenal are at it again. But having been delayed along with hundreds of travelling supporters by travel chaos on Tuesday, Mikel Ar…

Champions League roundup: Raphinha shines as Barcelona thrash Feyenoord — 4:06 PM ET Brazilian scores twice in 5-1 victory at the Camp NouFerran Torres scores hat-trick as PSG thump BratislavaRaphinha let his goals do the talking after being omitted from the Ballon d’Or shortlist, st…

‘I’ll be using it again’: Tongue unveils new trick as ‘raw talent’ Razaullah shines — 3:39 PM ET Fast bowler learned wobble seam from Ollie RobinsonPakistan’s Saud Shakeel knew little about debutantEngland’s four-man seam attack once again demonstrated its collective threat in bundling Pakistan…

Warwickshire thrash Glamorgan and lay down gauntlet to rivals: county cricket, day two – as it happened — 3:29 PM ET Warwickshire threw a bear-shaped gauntlet on the Championship turf by demolishing Glamorgan in less than two days Unfortunately it wasn’t a rubicon that Crawley crossed with that eighty the other wee…

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📰 Hollywood Reporter (10 stories)

Your Favorite Hollywood Hotspot? Guess Who Owns It. — 6:00 PM ET A billionaire Abu Dhabi royal has been snapping up Hollywood watering holes like they’re going out of style. But two LA hangouts – the Sunset Tower and the San Vicente Bungalows – just turned down a…

Does This Erewhon Smoothie Make Me Look Fat? — 6:00 PM ET As the bougie grocery chain approaches its 20th location, it may soon have to start displaying calorie counts for its $21 fruit shakes.

Ruby Rose Accuses Noel Clarke of Predation After ‘Doctor Who’ Actor Slapped With UK Criminal Charges — 5:21 PM ET The allegation from the 'Orange is the New Black’ star came on the day Clarke was charged with sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure.

Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify First Contracts After Two Years of Negotiations — 5:01 PM ET The deals require management to bargain over the use of AI in the workplace and enshrine layoff protections at the Microsoft-owned company.

No Decisions Made on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Future — 4:43 PM ET But, sure, a May 2027 end date is certainly on the table — it always has been.

‘Survivor 51’ Cast Reveals What They’re Trying to Hide (Exclusive) — 4:37 PM ET "The bigger of an idiot I am, the better my game" is just one of 21 revealing answers about what the new cast hopes nobody notices when the reality competition returns.

Netflix Sued by Florida Over “Bait-and-Switch” on Privacy and Advertising — 4:10 PM ET A lawsuit from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier targets Netflix's data collection and monetization apparatus, particularly the way in which it targets children.

Zendaya, David Harbour, Florence Pugh Among Stars Set to Present at the Emmys — 4:00 PM ET They will be joined by other mainstays of the small and big screen including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amy Poehler and Jon Hamm.

‘The Odyssey’ Is Helping Imax Ink More Deals With Theater Chains — 3:43 PM ET The giant screen exhibitor expects financial and marketing gains after Christopher Nolan’s epic adventure continues to make the Imax 70mm platform a hot ticket at the multiplex.

Bad Bunny to Celine Dion to Backstreet Boys: Musical Residencies Are Going Global – Boosting Tourism, Making Millions and Healing Fans — 3:24 PM ET Artists branching out beyond traditional pop residency locations like Las Vegas, New York and London, for elsewhere.

📰 Variety (10 stories)

‘Entourage’ Creator Slams ‘God-Awful’ Ad Reuniting Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier: A ‘S—ty Imitation’ That ‘Makes Me Puke’ — 5:43 PM ET “Entourage” creator Doug Ellin has spoken out against an ad reuniting Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier, calling it a “cheap, shitty imitation” of his beloved HBO comedy. While Piven and Grenier are te…

NFL Season 2026-2027 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch Pro Football Games Online — 5:20 PM ET With the end of preseason, the 2026-2027 NFL regular season officially kicks off with its first week of games starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The first game of the season is New England Patriots vs.…

Chernin Entertainment Expands Film Team With Key Hire, Promotions (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:08 PM ET Chernin Entertainment, the prolific independent film and TV producer founded by former News Corp. chairman Peter Chernin, has expanded its in-house film team. Under movies chief David Ready, the film…

Axios Co-Founders Urge Wielding AI to Help ‘Simplify’ Your Life in New Book — 4:58 PM ET The co-founders of Axios popularized the “Smart Brevity” mantra for years. Now, in the age of AI, comes another: “Simplify.” Such is the name of a new book by Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwart…

‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ 40th Anniversary Remake Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date (Gaming News Roundup) — 4:41 PM ET Celebrating 40 years of gameplay, an updated version of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 5. The remake will have overhauled visuals, fully voiced…

How Netflix Will Use Apple’s iPhone Duo to Deliver a ‘Big-Screen Feeling’ — 4:31 PM ET Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, which has a 7.6-inch diagonal screen when opened up. And Netflix is here for it. Netflix is among the handful of pre-release partners…

‘Company’ Review: Casey Affleck’s Latest Directorial Effort Isn’t What It Initially Appears to Be, but Isn’t Very Interesting Either Way — 4:12 PM ET Stories are nested within stories to steadily diminishing returns in “Company,” a perversely ponderous exercise in hide-the-genre that takes more than an hour to reveal what its game really is. Gathe…

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reunion, Zendaya and ‘Buffy’ Alums Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz Among Confirmed Emmys Presenters — 4:00 PM ET “Charlie’s Angels” and “Angel” are among the first round of names announced Wednesday to serve as presenters at Monday night’s 78th Emmys on NBC and Peacock. “Charlie’s Angels” stars Kate Jackson, Ch…

Channing Dungey on Warner Bros. TV Group’s Big Year of Pickups, Renewals and New Deals — Despite Industry Distractions and Ownership Uncertainty — 3:30 PM ET Warner Bros. TV Group isn’t acting like a studio with an uncertain future. Even as the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery remains up in the air — given the uncertain timeline of a Paramount Skydance acqu…

Taylor Swift Has Never Won a Grammy for Record or Song of the Year. With Three No. 1 Hits Eligible for 2027, Which Will She Choose for Victory? — 3:04 PM ET There are two points of view you could take on Taylor Swift and her Grammys history: (a) Swift has been a Grammys hoarder. (b) Swift has gotten robbed by the Recording Academy… regularly. Which of th…

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Tippet Rise: Where Music and Art Meet Postcard Mountain Views — 5:27 PM ET Tippet Rise Art Center in Montana offers concerts in surroundings that make you feel as if you’re listening inside the land rather than around it.

‘Liberation,’ ‘Purpose’ and 39 More Shows to See in the U.S. This Fall — 4:50 PM ET This season is rich with sharp productions, like Bess Wohl’s and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Pulitzer winners, Cole Escola’s “Oh, Mary!” and the hip-hop musical “Mexodus.”

A Between-Seasons Playlist — 4:38 PM ET Hear a Robyn remix, new Sharp Pins and one perfect song from Haruomi Hosono.

Lil Durk’s Murder-for-Hire Trial: What to Know — 4:36 PM ET The Chicago rapper pleaded not guilty to five counts including stalking and plotting what prosecutors say was a revenge killing.

The Good List: 6 Things to Bring Joy to Your Day — 4:00 PM ET Astronomical dawn, dahlia season and cute names for serious things.

At This Canadian Theater Festival, Forgiveness Is a Power Move — 3:46 PM ET The outgoing artistic director of the Stratford Festival, Antoni Cimolino, directs “The Tempest,” and like Prospero, he understands how to wield acts of kindness.

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BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series
— BBC News, 4:16 PM ET
Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.

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