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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.

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Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:00 PM ET through 6:00 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 226 stories from 19 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🏟️ Sports
100 stories
across 4 outlets
🌍 News & General
81 stories
across 12 outlets
🏛️ Politics
23 stories
across 5 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
22 stories
across 3 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

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

Exclusive: Rob Gronkowski reveals the characteristics behind a perfect gameday 'wingman' — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET Rob Gronkowski’s game days might look a little different these days but the former NFL tight end knows how to make sure a party is planned to perfection. In an exclusive conversation with ClutchPoint…

Takuma Inoue vs. Tenshin Nasukawa 2, Zuffa at the Copper 'Bosh' and more: 5 things to watch for the boxing weekend — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET From London to Tokyo and everywhere in between, here's what's worth your time in the upcoming boxing weekend.

Rodri believes in Man City's 'innocence' — BBC Sport, 5:56 PM ET Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will trust them unless they are proved otherwise.

Appeals court sides with Trump admin in Anthropic blacklisting — The Hill, 5:52 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Appeals court sides with Pentagon on Anthropic blacklisting The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sided with the Trump administration in its blac…

Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland — BBC News, 5:47 PM ET Motoring organisation the RAC says it expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend.

Red Sox-Cubs series shifts to Florida for rare neutral-site game amid messy Boston weather — CBS Sports, 5:47 PM ET The Red Sox and Cubs will play Game 162 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida

As Xi Leaves Washington, Divisions Still Simmer Beneath the Surface — New York Times, 5:46 PM ET President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping of China for a state visit that was heavy on pomp and ceremony. But surprisingly little time was spent on the issues that most divide the two superpowers.

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🌍 News & General — 81 stories across 12 outlets

📰 New York Times (24 stories)

As Xi Leaves Washington, Divisions Still Simmer Beneath the Surface — 5:46 PM ET President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping of China for a state visit that was heavy on pomp and ceremony. But surprisingly little time was spent on the issues that most divide the two superpowers.

Mississippi Hanging Was Staged After Drug Dispute, Investigators Say — 5:42 PM ET Tasia Fortune, 29, was found dead on Aug. 3, her body hanging from a tree branch behind an abandoned property in Jackson, Miss.

Carney Seeks New Trade Partners for Canada, But Knows the Limits — 5:36 PM ET Canada’s prime minister is pursuing deeper trade, defense and cultural ties with China, India and the European Union, but none are likely to replace ties to the United States.

A Private Hawaiian Island Rode Out a Storm With Faith and Little Help — 4:47 PM ET Not much is publicly known about how Niihau, a privately owned Hawaiian island with fewer than 100 residents, fared during Hurricane Lowell.

Bracing for Midterm Losses, Republicans in Congress Try a Pre-election Pivot — 4:45 PM ET After nearly two years of allowing President Trump to set their agenda, G.O.P. senators are grasping for some quick action on cost-of-living measures they can show voters before November.

Prosecutor Resigns, Saying U.S. Attorney Mishandled Chicago Protest Case — 4:41 PM ET The prosecutor said that U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros had intervened and overruled her in the case against a group of protesters known as the “Broadview Six.”

Justice Department Scraps Dozens of School Desegregation Cases — 4:35 PM ET Critics said the changes, mostly in the South, moved the nation “back toward the Jim Crow era.” Justice Department officials said the decrees were outdated.

China’s Xi Snubs a Troubled U.N. for Trump, Drowning Out Its Big Week — 4:30 PM ET The U.S.-China summit offered a sharp contrast with the action at the faltering United Nations in a gridlocked New York.

How OpenAI’s Rogue A.I. Agents Tried to Trick a Robot Detector — 4:26 PM ET A new report by a Bay Area start-up called Parse adds details to an incident that has shocked the A.I. world and led to calls for closer government regulation.

6 People Are Missing After Explosion in Athens Tourist District — 4:23 PM ET Four of the missing are believed to be tourists, possibly Americans. Local officials said the cause might have been a gas leak.

Catherine Ringer, French Pop Icon of Eclectic Style, Dies at 68 — 4:17 PM ET With her guitarist-partner, Fred Chichin, she formed Les Rita Mitsouko as a band that embraced a more multicultural France.

His Novel Had a Shot at a Top Book Prize. Then Someone Ran an A.I. Test. — 4:11 PM ET “It Was Either That Or Die,” by the Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien, was the hit of the French literary season. Now it has been pulled from the shortlist for a prestigious prize.

Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say — 4:05 PM ET In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk.

Mark Zuckerberg Is Trying Something On — 4:02 PM ET Meta’s C.E.O. talks for the first time about his style evolution.

Colombia’s President Wears Gun to Santa Marta, City Shut Down by a Criminal Group — 3:57 PM ET Abelardo De La Espriella, the new president, wore the gun to visit Santa Marta, a tourist destination shut down by an armed group after state forces killed a group leader.

U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements — 3:55 PM ET Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”

Byron Sher, Early Environmental Warrior in California, Dies at 98 — 3:49 PM ET A congenial legislator with a professorial air, he won battles through charm, not pugilism, passing laws to protect drinking water, redwood forests and clean air.

Chatbots Are Not Your Friends — 3:48 PM ET Our cozy relationship with A.I. chatbots can lead to “artificial intimacy,” says one expert. Here’s how to keep it in check.

South Carolinians: Do You Have a Short-Term, High-Interest Personal Loan? Share Your Bills. — 3:36 PM ET We want to hear from borrowers who have taken out installment, payday or title loans, and those who work for companies that offer them.

Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening — 3:34 PM ET Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.

Distributor of Recalled Meat Worked for Years Without Proper Permits — 3:31 PM ET Star Meat Delivery did not complete the requirements necessary to process food, the Agriculture Department said.

African Presidents Call for Permanent African Seats on U.N. Security Council — 3:18 PM ET A host of African leaders including the presidents of Ghana, Liberia, Kenya and Namibia demanded the change while the U.N. Secretary General said the lack of a permanent African seat was “indefensibl…

Here’s How Trump Is Building a National Citizenship Database to Check Voters — 3:15 PM ET The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deploy a system that merges personal data from across the government. Questions remain about its reliability.

Dining With A.I. Moguls, Billionaires and Xi Jinping, Trump Went Off Script — 3:07 PM ET Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV.

📰 Al Jazeera (14 stories)

Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win — 5:32 PM ET Kylian Mbappe scores the only goal of France's win in Turkiye, but Real Madrid striker immediately forced off by injury.

What would a US diesel export ban mean for global fuel prices? — 5:28 PM ET Energy experts warn US diesel export ban could increase fuel costs domestically and internationally.

Italy crisis deepens as Belgium’s win stalls World Cup rebuild in Rome — 5:20 PM ET Belgium win 2-0 in Italy as Nations League opener is played out in front of nearly half empty Stadio Olimpico.

Houthi attack on Mecca, Medina would cross ‘red line’, Pakistan PM tells UN — 4:59 PM ET Shehbaz Sharif speaks as Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara army chiefs meet to discuss Mecca pact, closer military ties.

Manchester City reportedly found guilty of almost 115 financial charges — 4:56 PM ET Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of almost all 115 financial misconduct charges they were facing.

Huge fire on vehicle ferry off Mykonos prompts mass evacuation — 4:46 PM ET A fire erupted aboard the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 north of the Greek island of Mykonos, prompting a major emergency

Afghan taxi drivers defy the Taliban’s music ban — 4:42 PM ET Afghan taxi drivers are playing music in their cars despite it being banned by the Taliban.

Which countries walked out of Netanyahu’s UNGA speech? — 3:50 PM ET Which countries walked out of Netanyahu’s UNGA speech?

Jerusalem Daily: What was Netanyahu’s UNGA speech really about? — 3:48 PM ET Dozens of countries’ delegations walked out of or were absent for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s UNGA speech.

Pakistan PM calls Houthi threats to Saudi holy sites a ‘red line’ — 3:38 PM ET Pakistan PM, a signatory to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UNGA 81.

How Israel’s ‘Blue Line’ team seizes Palestinian land in the West Bank — 3:24 PM ET Little-known Israeli map team is redrawing land boundaries as Palestinians face growing illegal settlement expansion.

UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities — 3:21 PM ET With addition of 61 more companies, the list now includes 214 businesses in 11 countries, most of them Israeli.

Iran threatens widespread disruption as Iraq halts Iran flights — 3:11 PM ET Iraq has suspended Iranian flights at all four airports where they operated

Will Turkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq? — 3:06 PM ET Ankara agrees to gradually hand over a base in Sinjar.

📰 BBC News (11 stories)

Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland — 5:47 PM ET Motoring organisation the RAC says it expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend.

Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final — 5:25 PM ET Warrington Wolves reach their first Super League Grand Final in eight years with a thrilling victory against Leeds Rhinos.

Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged', US media reports — 5:16 PM ET Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.

Northampton begin title defence with win over Newcastle — 5:16 PM ET James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

Relegation? Titles stripped? Appeals? What next for Man City — 4:48 PM ET It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the financial rule breaches levelled against the club. Here's what it means.

Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says — 4:47 PM ET Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.

Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says — 4:47 PM ET Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.

Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches — 4:11 PM ET The club, which denies all wrongdoing, is accused of breaching the Premier League's financial rules between 2009 and 2018.

Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules — 4:11 PM ET Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.

O'Neill left 'baffled' by refereeing in late NI win in Georgia — 3:54 PM ET Michael O'Neill has said he was "baffled" by some of the refereeing decisions in Friday's 1-0 win in Georgia in the Nations League.

Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial database to check voter citizenship — 3:13 PM ET Critics have questioned the reliability of the data, warning it could result in US citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls.

📰 CNBC (10 stories)

Appeals court rules that states can regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, dealing another legal blow to platforms — 5:41 PM ET The decision is the second in less than a month by an appeals court that states have a role in regulating sports-related event contracts.

Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance. Here are the top takeaways — 5:38 PM ET President Trump and Chinese leader Xi went heavy on the ceremony and light on deliverables as they danced around Taiwan and Iran during two days in Washington.

Coca-Cola hires Rob Gehring from Monster Energy to run its North American operations — 5:02 PM ET Coca-Cola is trying to maintain growth as consumers face higher gas and grocery prices.

How recent grads and college students should be thinking about AI, the CV, and the job market — 4:52 PM ET It is getting harder for college students and recent graduates to be seen in the job market as AI is used as a hiring tool and demanded by employers as a skill.

Dow jumps more than 470 points Friday; stocks notch winning week despite Treasury yield surge: Live updates — 4:20 PM ET Wall Street gets set to wrap up a volatile week of trading, with a surge in Treasury yields rippling through financial markets.

Bond market alarms are ringing on Wall Street. Here's what's ahead — 4:16 PM ET The chance that higher rates are here to stay is unnerving those who fear that eventually something will break.

Airlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight delays trickle in — 3:59 PM ET Flight disruptions were minimal for Saturday as of Friday morning.

What we want to see next week from one of Jim Cramer's 6 stocks to buy — 3:40 PM ET Micron has all the leverage heading into earnings as memory supply constraints persist. But how long will this favorable cycle last?

U.S. crude oil falls nearly 8% for the week after Tehran and Washington hold talks at the U.N. — 3:38 PM ET Iran has asked the U.S. to meet the same conditions laid out in the June 17 memorandum of understanding, Iran's foreign minister said.

SpaceX has a 'cash cow' hiding in plain sight. Here’s why I’m buying the stock — 3:24 PM ET Elon Musk's SpaceX is growing Starlink rapidly, while its reusable rockets and next-generation Starship could widen its advantage in space.

📰 The Guardian (6 stories)

Trump confirms future meetings with Xi Jinping in China and Florida as Chinese president departs DC – live — 5:42 PM ET US president says pair discussed Iran war as Chinese president leaves the US after his first official state visit since the end of the Obama administrationSign up for US Breaking News emailsXi Jinpin…

Turning Point USA knew of security concerns yet insisted Charlie Kirk speak outdoors, report says — 5:32 PM ET According to report, school staff recommended event move to a more secure location weeks before Kirk was fatally shotA new report says that Turning Point USA insisted the conservative political group…

Nearly 200 people wrongly identified on Nevada’s voter rolls as non-citizens — 5:10 PM ET State election officials said they reviewed 185 records homeland security sent them and confirmed they were US citizensThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wrongly identified 185 people on Nevad…

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation — 3:52 PM ET Investigation determined Dale Caldwell violated state ethics rules and engaged in harassing behaviorDale Caldwell, the lieutenant governor of New Jersey, resigned from his position on Friday, after t…

Idaho cold case may be tied to unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders, authorities say — 3:38 PM ET Officials say man found dead in a church decades ago may be linked to poisonings in Chicago area in 1982A man found dead in an Idaho church decades ago may be connected to unsolved poisonings in 1982…

In latest blow to Obamacare, Trump is threatening the entire US health system — 3:34 PM ET The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplaceReader Q&A: who’s spending big on the US midterms? Our reporters answered your questionsThe Trump ad…

📰 The Atlantic (4 stories)

Trump’s War on the Shallow State — 5:22 PM ET The administration has left hundreds of appointed roles open—including those that would have a central role in implementing Trump’s priorities.

Egypt’s Warning to Israel — 5:03 PM ET Cairo’s intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv shortly before October 7 with a dire message about Gaza.

The Show That Always Chased Ratings, No Matter the Cost — 5:00 PM ET The film Primetime imagines the impulses that fueled the making of To Catch a Predator.

The Right Way to Adapt a Video Game — 3:49 PM ET The director of the latest Resident Evil movie glanced past the details to capture the franchise’s spirit.

📰 PBS NewsHour (4 stories)

Trump promised to campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead — 4:44 PM ET While organizers insist the rallies are in locations with media markets that span state lines and they will help bolster broader turnout, Trump's itinerary is yet another sign of the uphill fight tha…

Mississippi police say Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute — 4:29 PM ET Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men, both of them Black, on murder charges. They also issued an arrest warrant…

New Jersey's lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints — 4:11 PM ET Gov. Mikie Sherrill had given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to bring an end to a scandal that threatened to be a drag on her fledgling administration.

Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed — 3:09 PM ET A new report on Charlie Kirk's assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn't pr…

📰 TechCrunch (3 stories)

Meta opens early access program for new Muse features — 4:34 PM ET Anyone interested in joining has to ask Muse to put them on the list.

The hottest new hangout for middle schoolers is NPR’s comment section? — 4:33 PM ET When NPR staffers flagged strange comments under their podcasts on Spotify as bots, it took a Gen Z colleague to (immediately) figure out the mystery.

Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years in cloud deal — 3:13 PM ET Anthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, a bet on CPUs that could grow to about $20 billion, and in an unusual arrangement, Akamai is giving Anthropic…

📰 Ars Technica (2 stories)

Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's coolest smartphone (but only literally) — 3:34 PM ET Better thermals and battery life make this iterative update nicer to use.

AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise. — 3:11 PM ET "There is no evidence of any significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring”

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📰 NPR
Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
— NPR, 3:11 PM ET
The visit comes at an important time for both men.
📰 Washington Post
Strong nor’easter cancels events from Massachusetts to Maryland
— Washington Post, 4:33 PM ET
The storm is expected to bring winds up to 60 mph, heavy rain and coastal flooding to areas including New Jersey, New York City, Long Island and New England.
📰 Wired
Thieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of Sand
— Wired, 4:30 PM ET
They wanted the silicon. They got the sand.

🏛️ Politics — 23 stories across 5 outlets

📰 The Hill (14 stories)

Appeals court sides with Trump admin in Anthropic blacklisting — 5:52 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Appeals court sides with Pentagon on Anthropic blacklisting The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sided with the Trump administration in its blac…

Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated like gambling — 5:31 PM ET The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the prediction market Kalshi on Friday, determining states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling in the latest blow to the industr…

33 new Costco stores announced. Here's what we know about their locations — 5:27 PM ET The bulk retail chain will open 33 new Costco warehouse in fiscal year 2027, Vachris said in earnings call wrapping up the 2026 fiscal year.

Report shows Utah Valley University had several security issues on day of Charlie Kirk assassination — 5:24 PM ET A new report released Friday shows Utah Valley University (UVU) had several security issues on the day political commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated on campus. The 158-page independent review f…

Consumer confidence hits 4-month low — 5:17 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence slips U.S. consumer sentiment dipped to a four-month low in Septem…

5 takeaways from Trump and Xi’s ‘Made for TV’ summit — 4:41 PM ET President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a lavish three-day summit in Washington, D.C., Friday, pledging to meet at least two more times this year. It was one of the few, solid comm…

Consumer confidence dips in September amid inflation concerns — 4:39 PM ET U.S. consumer sentiment dipped to a four-month low in September amid rising inflation rates and mounting cost-of-living concerns, according to survey results released Friday. The University of Michig…

Anti-Trump attorney: 'Don't overreact' to Supreme Court voter database decision — 4:04 PM ET Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics lawyer and frequent critic of President Trump, urged Americans not to “overreact” after the Supreme Court’s Friday ruling permitting the administration to move…

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after being called out by Sherrill over ethics report — 4:01 PM ET New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D) resigned Friday following calls to step down from his position after an investigation found that he had violated state ethics and harassment policies. “He submit…

McConnell, Cornyn join letter questioning Trump invite to Putin — 3:38 PM ET A group of senators, including seven Republicans, sent an open letter to President Trump on Friday to express “serious concern” and press him to explain why he invited Russian President Vladimir Puti…

Costco is offering $60 shop cards to qualifying members: How it works — 3:33 PM ET Costco shoppers, it's time to check those receipts.

Live updates: Xi departs after 3-day Trump visit; Iran war, economic squeeze weigh on GOP — 3:17 PM ET President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up their three-day summit in Washington on Friday, as some GOP lawmakers bristle at the lavish treatment China's president received while the nat…

Bill Clinton: 'There were lots of times when I wanted to ban the White House press corps' — 3:14 PM ET Former President Clinton rebuked President Trump's attempted ban of three outlets from the White House last week, saying during his presidency, "There were lots of times when I wanted to ban the Whit…

Huckabee points to 3 factors in many Americans turning against Israel — 3:11 PM ET U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee laid out multiple reasons Americans may be turning against Israel in an interview Thursday — the same day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended th…

📰 Washington Post (3 stories)

Trump embraces Xi as a peer, testing a new approach to China — 5:02 PM ET The presidents praised their relationship over tea and viewed America’s founding documents, with few apparent breakthroughs on the issues dividing their countries.

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after report finds harassment, ethics violations — 4:17 PM ET An investigation found that Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. He denied allegations of misconduct, and Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Caldwell had stepped do…

Pentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran war — 3:50 PM ET With the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, a Pentagon database shows.

📰 Politico (3 stories)

Trump will hit several deep-red states in October campaign blitz — 4:48 PM ET His visits come as the GOP rushes to shore up their own territory amid sky-high costs, an unpopular Iran war and some backlash to mass deportations.

Gallego grades Democrats on their midterm messaging to men — 4:39 PM ET The battleground state senator and potential 2028er has been one of the party’s most outspoken critics of its outreach to male voters who swung right in 2024.

Bipartisan Russia hawks urge Trump to pull Putin invite to G20 summit — 4:20 PM ET The senators said the Russian president may be less incentivized to pursue a ceasefire if he is invited to the Miami summit in November.

📰 NPR (2 stories)

With primaries over, some members of the GOP are breaking with President Trump — 4:48 PM ET Several Republicans in competitive races broke with President Trump on key agenda issues this week as voters continue to express concern about the economy and the war with Iran.

What did we learn from the Trump-Xi summit? — 4:08 PM ET President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrap up their two-day summit. What did we learn beyond the pageantry?

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📰 New York Times
Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices
— New York Times, 3:22 PM ET
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.

🏟️ Sports — 100 stories across 4 outlets

📰 Yahoo Sports (49 stories)

Exclusive: Rob Gronkowski reveals the characteristics behind a perfect gameday 'wingman' — 5:57 PM ET Rob Gronkowski’s game days might look a little different these days but the former NFL tight end knows how to make sure a party is planned to perfection. In an exclusive conversation with ClutchPoint…

Takuma Inoue vs. Tenshin Nasukawa 2, Zuffa at the Copper 'Bosh' and more: 5 things to watch for the boxing weekend — 5:57 PM ET From London to Tokyo and everywhere in between, here's what's worth your time in the upcoming boxing weekend.

49ers-Cardinals: Can defense cope without Nick Bosa? Should Mac Jones be traded? — 5:56 PM ET The San Francisco 49ers will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday looking for a 3-0 start. Our Sporting Green writers give their thoughts on some of the big questions around the team.

Laver Cup 2026 live scores, latest results: Full schedule as Team World take on Team Europe in London — 5:54 PM ET Laver Cup scores and results: The Sporting News is tracking the latest match schedule updates from London's 02 as Team Europe and Team World battle it out on the famous black tennis court.

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Golf Tips: Weather is a-changin’ & frost can delay the fun — 5:51 PM ET (WETM) – While the courses are still open, Mother Nature can sometimes say otherwise. This time of year she and Jack Frost can put a hamper on your golf outings. 18 News’ Rich Tanner speaks with PGA…

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Jodar star in Laver Cup action to hand Team Europe crucial day one advantage — 5:51 PM ET After day one of Laver Cup action, Team Europe lead Team World 3-1 thanks to some brilliant tennis from Spanish stars Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Jodar.

Red Sox- Cubs series finale moved to Florida as nor’easter bears down on Mass. — 5:51 PM ET This weekend series between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs will be moved to Florida as a nor’easter bears down on the Bay State.

Starting Grid For The 2026 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix After Penalties — 5:50 PM ET Mercedes' George Russell took a dominant pole position in Baku while teammate and title favorite Kimi Antonelli crashed out of Q1. Here's the full starting grid for the Azerbaijan GP with penalties a…

Astros news: Joe Espada gets real on competitive AL West race — 5:50 PM ET It hasn’t been pretty, but the top of the American League West standings are competitive at least. The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are currently tied for the division lead at 79-80 overall with…

Sinner ruled out of China Open with knee injury — 5:50 PM ET World number one Jannik Sinner will not be defending his China Open title as he continues to recover from a knee problem.

Excited Chicago White Sox, Cubs fans looking ahead to playoffs — 5:50 PM ET It's back to work Friday for the White Sox and Cubs after clinching playoff spots, minutes apart.

Phillies news: Why ex-player is concerned about Philadelphia as playoffs draw near — 5:50 PM ET With the Philadelphia Phillies wrapping up the regular season against the Tampa Bay Rays in the final series, the team is still not locked into a postseason spot, though it appears that they’ll be in…

Montella: ‘Turkiye incredible against France, same mentality with Italy’ — 5:50 PM ET Vincenzo Montella saw an ‘incredible performance’ from Turkiye in the 1-0 defeat to France, and wants to see the same ‘spirit’ when they play Italy on Monday in the Nations League.That will be...

Yankees retire Hall of Famer CC Sabathia’s No. 52 and honor him with plaque in Monument Park — 5:49 PM ET Sabathia joined Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada as the fifth member of the 2009 World Series team with a retired number and plaque.

Carreras magic lights up Bath win over Harlequins — 5:49 PM ET A terrific try from full-back Santiago Carreras is the highlight of Bath's Prem opening night bonus-point victory over Harlequins.

Steelers coach breaks down RB plans following Rico Dowdle injury — 5:48 PM ET The Pittsburgh Steelers will be missing Rico Dowdle in Week 3, and one coach revealed what to expect from the rushing attack.

Mbappe scores but suffers injury as Zidane makes winning start — 5:48 PM ET Zinedine Zidane’s first game at the helm of France resulted in a 1-0 victory over Turkey as Kylian Mbappe supplied the only goal of the Nations League fixture before promptly being replaced due to in…

Man City say legal case ongoing after reports of guilty verdict — 5:48 PM ET Manchester City say "significant elements" of their legal case with the Premier League are still to be completed amid reports they have been found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching the comp…

Stormers win as Connacht falter on opening night — 5:48 PM ET Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.

Castle, Reitz advance to IHSAA high school girls golf state finals — 5:48 PM ET Castle, Reitz and three individuals from Southwestern Indiana advanced to the IHSAA girls golf state finals next week.

Mets’ Andy Green discusses Ronny Mauricio’s big-league outlook heading into next season — 5:47 PM ET With Ronny Mauricio set to appear in no more than 20 MLB games this season, Andy Green discusses his outlook with the Mets heading into next year.

'A gentle giant': Legendary Commerce football coach Ray Lamb dies at 90 — 5:47 PM ET Legendary Commerce football coach Ray Lamb, whom the stadium at Commerce High School is named after, died on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Live scoreboard for Week 5 Southwest Missouri high school football — 5:47 PM ET See live updates and results from every Week 5 high school football game in Southwest Missouri on Friday, Sept. 25.

Cooper Kupp on track to play despite limited practice — 5:46 PM ET Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp was downgraded Friday but is still expected to play

Thomas Tuchel questions Cole Palmer's desire to play for England after latest withdrawal — 5:45 PM ET England coach Thomas Tuchel has questioned whether Cole Palmer truly wishes to play for the national team after the Chelsea forward withdrew from an England squad for the fourth time

Patriots final Week 3 injury report: Good news, bad news vs. Jaguars — 5:45 PM ET The Patriots released their final Week 3 injury report on Friday, ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.

Multiple 2027 commits to visit Florida State for Central Arkansas game — 5:45 PM ET The Florida State Seminoles will have edge Anthony Cavallaro and linebacker Olrick Johnson III on campus this weekend when they play Central Arkansas.

Raiders Week 3: The Saints Las Vegas must account for in road matchup — 5:45 PM ET From Tyler Shough and Chris Olave on offense and Chase Young and Julian Blackmon on defense, New Orleans boasts talent

2026 WNBA season reaches all-time high with insane demand — 5:44 PM ET Don't sleep on the WNBA after the league's insane growth during the 2026 regular season.

49ers WR Mike Evans is questionable with a hip injury — 5:44 PM ET 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans returned to practice Friday, but he is questionable to play Sunday.

Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe doesn't make HoopsHype's top-27 NBA centers list — 5:43 PM ET Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe should be the starting center for the Nets this season, but he doesn't make HoopsHype's top-27 centers list.

Racehorse Renamed After Complaints ‘Austrian Painter’ Was a Reference to Adolf Hitler — 5:43 PM ET A racehorse just making its debut this week in Indianapolis has already had its name changed after accusations it was a reference to Adolf Hitler. The 2-year-old colt, Austrian Painter, will now be k…

Jersey Bulls remain unbeaten after Bedfont Sports win — 5:42 PM ET Unbeaten Jersey Bulls move up to sixth place in Isthmian League South Central after an entertaining 3-2 win at Bedfont Sports.

Yankees news: Aaron Boone's Aaron Judge admission won't help disconnect rumors — 5:41 PM ET The New York Yankees are back in the postseason . However, they may be without Aaron Judge because of a recent right calf strain. At the same time, rumors of friction between Judge and manager Aaron…

How to watch Red Sox vs. Yankees in 2026 MLB Wild Card Series: Schedule, TV/stream info, preview — 5:41 PM ET The AL East rivals are set for an epic rematch in the best-of-three series at Yankee Stadium on NBC and Peacock.

Champions Cliftonville draw with Linfield — 5:41 PM ET Champions Cliftonville draw 1-1 with Linfield as the race for second place in the Women's Premiership between the Blues and Glentoran continues.

Vikings vs. Buccaneers Week 3 preview: Mayfield's struggles, Turner's role, an X-factor, and more — 5:40 PM ET The Vikings are looking to improve to 3-0 this weekend against a desperate Tampa Bay team.

Check out area high school football statistical leaders through Week 5 — 5:40 PM ET Here are the statistical leaders through five games in the Muskingum Valley in 2026.

Dan Patrick predicts Josh Jacobs never plays for Green Bay Packers again — 5:40 PM ET The Green Bay Packers are desperate for a running back like Josh Jacobs, but Dan Patrick doesn’t expect to see him suit up for them ever again. We’re just three weeks into the NFL season, and Packers…

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Bubba Chandler vs. Jackson Jobe — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Real Madrid considering activating defender’s buyback clause next summer — 5:40 PM ET The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid are weighing up the possibility of bringing Jacobo Ramón back to the club for next season. That’s according to several sources across the Spanish media.Defen...

Girona asserts its efficiency against Albacete — 5:40 PM ET Girona earned three more points at Montilivi after defeating Albacete 2-0 in a match where the Girona team capitalized on their chances and withstood the moments of greatest pressure from the Mancheg…

📰 CBS Sports (31 stories)

Red Sox-Cubs series shifts to Florida for rare neutral-site game amid messy Boston weather — 5:47 PM ET The Red Sox and Cubs will play Game 162 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida

Fantasy football rankings Week 3: Dave Richard makes tough decisions who to start, sit and flex — 5:35 PM ET Dave Richard dives deep into the players who Fantasy Football managers will have scratching their heads in every single game on the slate

Fantasy football Week 3 PPR Cheat Sheet: Bryce Young earns start-worthy confidence against Browns — 5:32 PM ET Set your best Week 3 lineup with our PPR cheat sheet, breaking down every player in consideration

Free MLB home run prop picks on Sept. 25: Orioles' Pete Alonso among expert's best bets for Friday — 5:29 PM ET SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, September 25

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets by targeting Indiana-Northwestern, Cal-Clemson Friday — 5:24 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NFL, college football betting on Friday

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets by targeting Indiana-Northwestern, Cal-Clemson on Friday — 5:22 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for college football betting on Friday

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for controversial comments about his $500 million contract — 5:14 PM ET The first year of Guerrero Jr.'s massive new deal has been a major disappointment

NFL likely to shut down rulebook loophole Eagles have been exploiting for the past two weeks — 5:11 PM ET Philadelphia and other teams have added a 12th man on kickoffs to hold the ball on the ground

Navy vs. UAB prediction, odds, time: Week 4 college football Friday picks by proven model — 5:10 PM ET The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the Friday AAC matchup between the UAB Blazers and Navy Midshipmen

Week 3 NFL survivor pool picks, advice, strategy: NFL expert reveals best knockout pick, teams to avoid — 5:10 PM ET R.J. White reveals his knockout pool strategy and top Week 3 NFL survivor pick

Use FanDuel promo code to get $250 in bonus bets by targeting Cal vs. Clemson, college football on Friday — 5:08 PM ET Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Friday to get your bonus bets when you make college football picks

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Clemson at Cal, Northwestern at No. 5 Indiana, MLB and more — 4:41 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Week 3 NFL score predictions, picks: Model reveals projections from 10,000 simulations — 4:32 PM ET SportsLine's model has simulated every game 10,000 times and locked in its Week 3 NFL score predictions

Why Patriots QB coach uses chicken wings to motivate Drake Maye — 4:15 PM ET There are apparently a lot of similarities between playing QB and eating a chicken wing

Motor Sports Betting Guide 2026: Best F1 Racing Sites & Apps — 4:04 PM ET Your 2026 guide to motorsports betting, covering F1 and NASCAR, the best betting apps and expert tips on how to bet on every race.

Best horse racing betting sites: Where to bet on 2026 horse racing — 3:58 PM ET Discover the best horse racing betting sites for 2026, plus how to bet on horse racing online, bet types, and expert tips.

NFLPA chief addresses Cowboys-Ravens field concerns in Brazil, questions standards for international games — 3:50 PM ET JC Tretter expressed concern about the NFL expanding its international slate, among other issues

Giants-Titans weather: MetLife Stadium conditions expected to be rainy and windy for Week 3 game — 3:40 PM ET Here's how wind and rain could impact Sunday's game between New York and Tennessee

2026 WNBA playoff predictions: Expert picks for entire bracket with unanimous choice for champion — 3:38 PM ET This is the most wide-open WNBA postseason in recent memory. Who will emerge from the pack?

USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino preaches patience with young players: 'Not talking that they need to perform' — 3:36 PM ET Pochettino is overseeing a generational shift for the USMNT's first post-World Cup games, working with 13 uncapped players for the fall friendlies

HQ PM Newsletter 9/25/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Friday: Indiana, Clemson in action, key MLB showdowns

LSU vs. Texas A&M prediction, pick, odds, spread: Tigers, Aggies meet in early SEC showdown — 3:16 PM ET The loser of this one will have two SEC defeats before the end of September

What is Puka Nacua's status for Rams' Week 3 showdown at Broncos? — 3:16 PM ET Nacua missed Week 2 with a hip injury and is struggling to get healthy

Georgia vs. Oklahoma prediction, pick, odds, spread: Bulldogs host reeling Sooners in SEC play — 3:14 PM ET No opponent has come within 32 points of Georgia this season, and Oklahoma comes in struggling

Michigan vs. Iowa prediction, pick, odds, spread: Wolverines host Hawkeyes in ranked Big Ten clash — 3:13 PM ET Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines face their toughest test yet as a rejuvenated Hawkeyes offense aims for its first win in Ann Arbor since 2010

Florida vs. Ole Miss prediction, pick, odds, spread: Gators, Rebels meet in top-25 showdown — 3:12 PM ET Will Trinidad Chambliss continue his brilliant start to the season, or will Florida protect its home field?

Texas vs. Tennessee prediction, pick, odds, spread: Longhorns face tough road test against Vols — 3:11 PM ET How will No. 1 Texas fare in its first major road test of the season at No. 14 Tennessee?

English football can punish Manchester City for violations, but can Premier League ever recover what was lost? — 3:05 PM ET An appeal will delay any immediate sanctions, but a guilty verdict on 114 charges leaves 17 years of trophies, title races and rivals like Liverpool and Arsenal trapped in an existential fog

Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets — 3:04 PM ET You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during cricket matches

📰 BBC Sport (15 stories)

Rodri believes in Man City's 'innocence' — 5:56 PM ET Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will trust them unless they are proved otherwise.

Stormers win as Connacht falter on opening night — 5:41 PM ET Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.

Carreras magic lights up Bath win over Harlequins — 5:28 PM ET A terrific try from full-back Santiago Carreras is the highlight of Bath's Prem opening night bonus-point victory over Harlequins.

Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final — 5:25 PM ET Warrington Wolves reach their first Super League Grand Final in eight years with a thrilling victory against Leeds Rhinos.

Northampton begin title defence with win over Newcastle — 5:16 PM ET James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

No relegation clause in Haaland's City deal - Saturday's gossip — 5:10 PM ET Erling Haaland is without a relegation clause, Premier League clubs are eyeing Marcos Llorente, Juventus are considering Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell.

Relegation? Titles stripped? Appeals? What next for Man City — 4:48 PM ET It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Man City. Here's what it means.

Dragons draw URC opener at Benetton after late drama — 4:44 PM ET Dragons draw their United Rugby Championship opener against Wayne Pivac's Benetton after Elliot Dee's late try.

Dragons draw URC opener at Benetton after late drama — 4:44 PM ET Dragons draw their United Rugby Championship opener against Wayne Pivac's Benetton after Elliot Dee's late try.

Man City fans face up to reality of guilty verdict — 4:30 PM ET How Manchester City fans have reacted to news that the club have been found guilty of a majority of the financial rule breaches they were accused of.

Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation — 4:13 PM ET Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.

Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation — 4:13 PM ET Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.

O'Neill left 'baffled' by refereeing in late NI win in Georgia — 3:54 PM ET Michael O'Neill has said he was "baffled" by some of the refereeing decisions in Friday's 1-0 win in Georgia in the Nations League.

O'Neill left 'baffled' by refereeing in late win — 3:54 PM ET Michael O'Neill has said he was "baffled" by some of the refereeing decisions in Friday's 1-0 win in Georgia in the Nations League.

British trio lose European finals but claim silvers — 3:36 PM ET Chantelle Reid, Abdul Burton and Damar Thomas are all beaten in their final bouts at the European Boxing Championships.

📰 The Guardian (5 stories)

Nations League: Mbappé limps off after scoring France winner in Turkey — 5:35 PM ET France beat 10-man Turkey 1-0 to start Zidane eraItaly 0-2 Belgium, Georgia 0-1 Northern IrelandKylian Mbappé limped off with an apparent knee injury, moments after scoring France’s winner against Tu…

Irwin holds nerve to sink Leeds and send Warrington to Grand Final — 5:03 PM ET Leeds 12-14 WarringtonLate penalty clinches Old Trafford tripWarrington Wolves reached their first Super League Grand Final in almost a decade after emerging through an absorbing playoff semi-final a…

Moment of magic from Santi Carreras helps Bath overpower Harlequins — 5:00 PM ET Harlequins 17-33 BathArgentinian full-back scores stunning try on counterLast season’s top two kicked off the season in opposition to last season’s bottom two. Bath duly completed the expected, joini…

Freeman and Pater inspire Northampton to opening win against Newcastle — 4:58 PM ET Northampton 59-26 NewcastleBacks both score hat-tricks in nine-try victoryThe new season is up and running and so are the defending champions. Northampton’s attacking game was wonderfully slick at ti…

Warwickshire close on title as Somerset hopes fade: county cricket final round, day two – as it happened — 3:52 PM ET Warwickshire are seven wickets from victory over Leicestershire and only need a draw after Somerset toiled against SurreySurrey are 378-8 in Taunton with the non bat owning Dan Worrall at the crease…

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📰 Variety (10 stories)

Paramount Says Timing for Warner Bros. Deal Close ‘If Any’ Is ‘Not Yet Certain’ but Pencils In Oct. 5 Date to Issue PSKY Shareholders Warrants Tied to WBD Merger — 5:46 PM ET Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion agreement to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is not quite a done deal, but the company is preparing for the deal to close within the next few weeks. In an SEC fili…

Jodie Turner-Smith Sued for Allegedly Enabling Brother’s Sexual Misconduct and Drug Dealing — 5:20 PM ET Richard Smith, the brother of actor Jodie Turner-Smith, was sued by three women for alleged sexual misconduct and drug dealing; Turner-Smith was named in the suit as allegedly enabling his behavior.…

White House Has Spent More Than $440,000 on Pro-Trump TV Ads Paid for by U.S. Government; Administration Defends ‘Unapologetically American’ Spots and Denies They’re Campaign Ads — 4:56 PM ET TV ads featuring President Donald Trump that began airing this week — including one in which he declares that “America will never be a communist country” and touting his administration’s policy goals…

Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire Biopic as Adele Astaire, Ginger Rogers — 4:49 PM ET Tom Holland has found his dance partners for Sony Pictures’ yet-to-be-titled Fred Astaire biopic: Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter. As previously announced, Holland will play the debonair dance…

Bryce Dallas Howard on the Declining Statistics for Female Directors in Hollywood: ‘Whatever Is Currently Being Done is Not Enough’ — 4:36 PM ET Bryce Dallas Howard is calling on Hollywood to make a change. While at Variety’s L.A. Power of Women event on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, the actress and filmmaker reflected on the declining statisti…

Ari Emanuel Details Hollywood Rise in New Memoir: Harvey Weinstein Feuds, Signing Martin Scorsese and a Tense Evening With Larry David and Elon Musk — 3:50 PM ET Ari Emanuel has spent more than three decades making deals, building companies and occasionally screaming his way through Hollywood. Now, the superagent-turned-media mogul is telling his own story. I…

Lance Oppenheim on ‘Primetime,’ ‘You Can See Everything’ and How Chris Hansen’s Reaction ‘Is Exactly What the Film Is About’ — 3:44 PM ET Lance Oppenheim has always lived in reality, but not all his subjects do. The documentarian has built a career out of pointing his camera at people, from the retirees of “Some Kind of Heaven” to the…

Alexander Ludwig on ‘Unabomber’ Movie, His ‘Hunger Games’ Death Scene and ‘White Lotus’ Season 4: ‘It’s F—ing Wild’ — 3:40 PM ET Alexander Ludwig is meeting me on Zoom from a small cafe in the south of France. “Apologies, but my internet connection in my Airbnb is so terrible,” he says. “Hopefully it doesn’t get too loud.” The…

Florence Pugh Says ‘I Was Never Scared’ of Publicly Supporting Palestine and ‘I Don’t Know Why It Took So Long’ for Hollywood to ‘Start Talking’ — 3:32 PM ET Florence Pugh revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that she has likely lost hundreds of thousands of followers on social media over the last few years because she is so outspoken in support of P…

PBS SoCal Announces Fine Cut Student Filmmaker Winners From USC, CSUN, California College of the Arts — 3:30 PM ET Student filmmakers from USC, California College of the Arts and Cal State Northridge were the top winners at PBS SoCal’s 27th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films. The winners, revealed during a screeni…

📰 Hollywood Reporter (10 stories)

Florence Pugh Says She Was Not “Scared” to Show Support for Palestine: “I Don’t Know Why It Took So Long for People to Actually Feel Sympathy” — 5:40 PM ET The Oscar-nominated actress appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair, where she said, "because so many people actively weren’t [talking about Palestine], that made me even more confused — and kind of pro…

‘Narcos’ Director Andrés Baiz Tackling Police Helicopter Thriller ‘Helo’ for Netflix (Exclusive) — 5:33 PM ET Patrick Aison, known for his work on the recent live-action Predator movies, wrote the script.

‘Transformers No. 1’ Getting 15th Printing as Skybound’s Engergon Universe Comics Sell Over 7.6 Million Units (Exclusive) — 5:33 PM ET We know that Skybound's Energon Universe is a hit, but how big of a hit? In this case, knowing (the sales figures) is the entire battle.

The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for ‘Musk’ (Exclusive) — 5:24 PM ET Its U.S. distributor has received denials from YouTube, Meta, TikTok and X on running the trailer. The studio is appealing.

Disney Seeking “Director of AI Enablement” After Warning of Layoffs Amid Companywide AI Push — 5:18 PM ET A memo sent by a Disney legal executive said the company is overhauling "how work gets done," which requires "taking a dispassionate look at every aspect of how we do our work, so we can do it in a m…

Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic — 4:36 PM ET Qualley will play Adele Astaire, while Carpenter will star as Ginger Rogers.

Mark Piznarski, Director of Milestone ‘Gossip Girl’ Episodes, Dies at 71 — 4:33 PM ET As a teen-drama specialist, he helmed the pilot of that series and the ones for ‘Veronica Mars,’ ‘Everwood’ and ‘Relativity.’ He worked on ‘My So-Called Life’ as well.

Fashion’s Musical Chairs: Is Pierpaolo Piccioli Already Out at Balenciaga? — 4:22 PM ET Industry sources say the acclaimed designer may exit after just one year, the latest turn in luxury fashion's increasingly frantic shuffle.

‘Dead Drop’ Review: A Contained High-Concept Horror Flick Whose Twists Captivate More Than its Characters — 4:13 PM ET The third feature from writer-director Ned Crowley ('Killing Faith') follows eight strangers who get caught in a freight elevator and face dire consequences.

Carrie-Anne Moss, Hudson Williams Are at the Center of Witchy ‘Yaga’ Trailer — 3:46 PM ET An Alanis Morissette cover of 'Season of the Witch' soundtracks the full-length trailer of the Crave/AMC+ series from creator Kat Sandler.

📰 New York Times (2 stories)

Filippo Bernardini Scammed the Book Business for Years. Is He Back? — 4:24 PM ET The man who admitted to stealing hundreds of manuscripts swore he’d never do it again. New online skulduggery resembles his old tricks, and then some.

Jeff Probst Made ‘Survivor’ His Life’s Work. He’s Not Done Yet. — 3:55 PM ET As the show’s 51st season begins, the host and showrunner discussed its future, sharing contestants with other shows and prediction market spoilers.

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