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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 241 stories from 20 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
111 stories
across 13 outlets
🏟️ Sports
84 stories
across 4 outlets
🏛️ Politics
25 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
21 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.

Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways — New York Times, 5:59 PM ET On the technological, diplomatic and biological fronts, Trump is creating a disaster.

Lummis blocks resolution denouncing Trump's 'public service announcements' — Politico, 5:58 PM ET The Wyoming Republican accused Democrats of a double standard in objecting to Sen. Maggie Hassan's nonbinding measure.

Former DHS secretary Kristi L. Noem files for divorce — Washington Post, 5:57 PM ET The former DHS secretary cited “irreconcilable differences” in filing for divorce from her husband.

More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate — BBC News, 5:55 PM ET Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.

ESPN honors longtime analyst Barry Melrose with touching tribute as 2026-27 NHL season opens — Yahoo Sports, 5:55 PM ET Barry Melrose died earlier this month after a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 70.

Australia news live: Shoebridge and Hodgins-May ticket expected for Greens leadership; Home Affairs orders ‘rapid’ cyber stocktake — The Guardian, 5:54 PM ET Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSo who is the first-term senator expected to announce a leadership ticket tilt with David Shoebridge?The 41-year-o…

Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France — BBC News, 5:53 PM ET More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.

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🌍 News & General (111)
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Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 111 stories across 13 outlets

📰 New York Times (28 stories)

Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways — 5:59 PM ET On the technological, diplomatic and biological fronts, Trump is creating a disaster.

Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Is Charged With Assault — 5:53 PM ET Prosecutors say Wilber Garces Perez struck an agent with his car’s mirror before another agent shot him. The charge reveals the existence of body camera footage of the shooting, though that video has…

Judge Orders New York to Scrap Rollout of Second-Home Tax and Start Over — 5:51 PM ET A Staten Island judge sided with a group of homeowners who had sued the city over its introduction of the tax, dealing a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The Trump Brand Has Tanked. The G.O.P. May Pay the Price. — 5:45 PM ET He went from outsider businessman to disappointing politician.

Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know — 5:42 PM ET Prosecutors have reopened the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2024. The woman’s lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation.

Ohio Woman Sues Hospital After Wrong Leg Is Amputated — 5:40 PM ET Sharon Jacks, 74, said she went into surgery for the amputation of her lower right leg last year, but her left leg was removed instead. She has accused Selby General Hospital of negligence.

Prison Officials Suspended After Inmates Are Found Living in Luxury — 5:29 PM ET At an Indonesian prison complex near Jakarta, inspectors found expensive cars, spacious quarters with flat-screen TVs and a golf simulator under construction.

Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falters — 5:24 PM ET A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.

A Very American Makeover for the State Department’s ‘Hall of Flags’ — 5:23 PM ET The flags of dozens of countries had hung above the State Department’s main atrium. A red, white and blue change has sparked a debate.

Students at Cornell Daily Sun Pursued Sexual Assault Case for Two Years — 5:23 PM ET The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.

Dartmouth Provost Is the Latest College Professor Examined for A.I. Use — 5:20 PM ET Dartmouth said it would investigate its provost over A.I. accusations. Similar controversies on other campuses have prompted frustration among students.

Trump’s Push for AI Data Center Expansion Puts Some Republican Lawmakers in a Bind — 5:09 PM ET Some Republicans in close races have distanced themselves from President Trump’s effort to speed the construction of A.I. data centers, citing concerns about rising electricity bills.

Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated — 5:03 PM ET More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand.

Justice Dept. Unlawfully Withheld Grants to Combat Domestic Violence, Judge Rules — 4:57 PM ET Judge Melissa R. DuBose said the department had placed arbitrary conditions on grants created by the Violence Against Women Act.

The Latin American Right’s Big Bet — 4:52 PM ET The Trump administration is exerting new levels of control over the region. What’s the next move?

Morocco’s King Names a Female Prime Minister, in a Historic First — 4:40 PM ET Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, a lawyer and politician from the centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party, is only the second woman to lead the government of a North African country.

Number of National Guard Troops in Washington D.C. Drops Below 3,000 — 4:31 PM ET The National Guard presence has dipped from a summertime high of more than 5,100 brought to the capital for July 4 celebrations.

No Bombs Found in U.K. Case, but Officials Say Threat to Bases Is Real — 4:31 PM ET The prospect of an attack on an air base used by U.S. forces prompted stepped-up protections across Europe, but confusion shrouds the case, in which the suspects were released on bail.

After 37 Years on Death Row, Man Is Freed From Utah Jail — 4:21 PM ET Douglas Carter was convicted in 1985 of murdering a 57-year-old woman. But new DNA testing led a judge to free him on Monday.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations, for Now — 4:16 PM ET The court also announced it would hear arguments in December on the legality of the Trump administration policy to swiftly deport immigrants to countries not their own.

Woman Is Found Captive in Attic Near Boston, Leading to Charges for Man — 4:13 PM ET The man, Jordende Pierre, 29, faces kidnapping, sex trafficking and other charges. He held the woman against her will for six weeks, officials said.

Why the U.S. Is Imposing New Visa Restrictions on South Africa — 4:07 PM ET The Trump administration announced new visa restrictions on the country days after receiving a letter that South African officials had hoped would bring down the temperature.

Tankers Are Loading Oil Again From a Vital Saudi Pipeline — 3:59 PM ET Saudi authorities had taken the pipeline offline this month after it was damaged in a drone attack by an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia.

Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research — 3:55 PM ET Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.

Israeli Settlers Stop Soldiers From Returning Palestinians to Their Home — 3:39 PM ET The Supreme Court had ordered the military to ensure a West Bank family that fled violence could go back. But settlers blocked the effort, with the authorities accused of not doing enough to confront…

Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing — 3:37 PM ET An airstrike on a bustling market in rebel territory left at least 50 people dead, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in months.

OpenAI Ignored Employees’ Warnings About Safely Testing A.I. Models — 3:34 PM ET Employees and security researchers said that they had cautioned the company on safely testing its A.I. models and strengthening its corporate infrastructure, but that OpenAI did not listen.

📰 BBC News (20 stories)

More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate — 5:55 PM ET Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.

Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France — 5:53 PM ET More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.

Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI — 5:45 PM ET The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.

'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford — 5:42 PM ET Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".

Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife — 5:34 PM ET Caleb Flynn weeps in court as he is convicted of shooting his wife, Ashley, dead in their Ohio home.

Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system — 5:32 PM ET The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.

US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University — 5:09 PM ET It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League — 4:58 PM ET The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.

Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings — 4:39 PM ET How the England players rated following their Nations League match.

Journalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute — 4:09 PM ET Kijanangoma has been crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.

Three teenagers die after car enters River Wear — 4:01 PM ET The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.

Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan? — 3:58 PM ET Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.

How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail? — 3:54 PM ET Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.

Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying Ukraine — 3:36 PM ET Russia has been accused of launching sabotage attacks across a number of European Nato countries which have been helping Ukraine.

The journalist who became king in Uganda — 3:35 PM ET Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.

Tech Life — 3:30 PM ET How a Chinese AI model was persuaded to ignore its rules and give dangerous advice.

OpenAI agents get rebrand - as 'dots' - while safety worries delay new model — 3:17 PM ET Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI’s yearly event for tech developers.

Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core — 3:13 PM ET The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.

Soho House venue under investigation for food safety — 3:10 PM ET A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.

Soho House venue under investigation for food safety — 3:10 PM ET A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.

📰 CNBC (17 stories)

Trump Accounts will auto-enroll children, potentially adding 60 million accounts: Treasury — 5:43 PM ET The Treasury Department announced that Trump Accounts will begin auto-enrolling eligible children. Here's what families need to know.

Most traders are looking at Micron into earnings. But don't count out Nike — 5:34 PM ET Micron reports Wednesday after the bell and Nike results are out Thursday after the close.

Ford CEO says it's 'too late' for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not for U.S. — 5:08 PM ET CEO Jim Farley's warning comes on the heels of a high-profile visit last week by Chinese President Xi Jinping with President Donald Trump

Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue — 5:07 PM ET Trump shrugged when asked if he is concerned that his support for AI and data centers could hurt Republicans in the upcoming midterm election.

IPO postponements are accelerating in third quarter, even beyond Oura — 5:05 PM ET It's been a strong year for IPOs. But now, more companies are deciding to stay on the sidelines.

The Fed's main inflation measure will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect — 4:51 PM ET Data is expected to show ongoing price pressures and consumers who nevertheless continue to spend.

Goldman Sachs CEO succession planning faces one big problem — 4:50 PM ET The Goldman Sachs board has reportedly discussed replacing CEO David Solomon, 64, with president John Waldron, 57, as early as next year.

Dow posts back-to-back losses as Treasury yields continue their ascent — 4:43 PM ET Stocks ended Tuesday lower as Treasury yields touched fresh multiyear highs.

Prediction market traders think the U.S. added more jobs in September than economists estimate — 4:33 PM ET The higher-than-consensus expectations are a bet that the U.S. had another strong month of job growth.

Alaska Airlines unveils massive premium cabin overhaul in high-end travel race — 4:25 PM ET Alaska Airlines is overhauling its Alaska and Hawaiian cabins to include brand-new top-tier suites, a premium economy class and other features.

Two Indian nationals charged with smuggling counterfeit Ozempic from China: DOJ — 4:18 PM ET The criminal indictment in Florida comes as the use of GLP-1 drugs such as Novo's Ozempic for weight loss has hit new highs among U.S. adults.

30-year Treasury bond yield scales to highest level since 2002 — 4:03 PM ET U.S. Treasury yields largely rose Tuesday, adding to the gains that catapulted them to multi-year highs amid central bank monetary policy concerns.

Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations — 3:32 PM ET The Supreme Court granted a hold request to let the Trump administration resume deporting migrants to countries they are not from without challenge.

Get paid even more on your cash holdings with this strategy — 3:26 PM ET Income-seeking investors can pick up a little more interest on their cash by laddering T-bills.

Homeowners are sitting on record equity – and not using it — 3:23 PM ET U.S. homeowners have more housing wealth than ever before, thanks to fast-rising home prices over the last several years. But they aren't spending much of it.

Trump government ads were funded by Homeland Security, WSJ reports — 3:16 PM ET CBP funded government-paid Trump TV ads as Democratic appropriators say DHS dedicated $20 million to the campaign ahead of the midterm election.

John Ternus' vision for Apple is coming into view, and we like what we see — 3:08 PM ET Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

📰 The Guardian (14 stories)

Australia news live: Shoebridge and Hodgins-May ticket expected for Greens leadership; Home Affairs orders ‘rapid’ cyber stocktake — 5:54 PM ET Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSo who is the first-term senator expected to announce a leadership ticket tilt with David Shoebridge?The 41-year-o…

Former American Idol contestant found guilty of killing wife during affair — 5:45 PM ET Caleb Flynn convicted of aggravated murder in shooting of Ashley Flynn, a schoolteacher and volleyball coachCaleb Flynn, the former Ohio music pastor and one-time American Idol contestant accused of…

Supreme court allows Trump to temporarily resume deporting people to third countries – live — 5:42 PM ET More than 25,000 people have been deported to 29 countries under ⁠the policy implemented last year, according to a tally by human rights groups Sign up to the US Breaking News emailFor some context,…

Suspect in RAF Fairford case called police to report incident — 5:35 PM ET Man dialled 999 before he and four others were arrested near military base in Gloucestershire, it has emergedOne of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford as part of a terror investigation that prom…

Trump agrees to end court fight against $5m verdict in E Jean Carroll case — 5:22 PM ET The verdict stems from Carroll’s 2023 sexual abuse and defamation civil trial against TrumpDonald Trump has agreed to stop fighting in court the disbursement of E Jean Carroll’s $5m verdict in her 20…

Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries — 4:16 PM ET More than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reaches up to 76mphSix Flags has permanently shut down its embattled X2 rollercoaster in Valencia, California, the co…

Republican senator appears to mix up basketball teams during heated attack – video — 4:14 PM ET During the 29 September US Senate judiciary committee hearing, the Republican senator Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith, the former special counsel, of attending an Atlanta Hawks basketball game in Atl…

Utah death-row prisoner released after new DNA analysis of 1985 killing — 4:12 PM ET Douglas Carter, 71, who has spent more than four decades on death row, was released on bail until new trial beginsA Utah man who has spent more than four decades on death row was released from jail a…

‘Cute but unbearable’ freeloading bear discovered in another LA crawlspace — 4:07 PM ET ‘Yellow 2120’ has been driven out of other Altadena neighborhood crawlspaces but he just keeps coming backHe’s back: the 550lb bear made famous after he took up residence under an Altadena home in No…

California bans officers’ use of electric-shock gloves after ICE reveals plan to equip agents — 3:59 PM ET State passes law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that deliver painful electric shocksCalifornia has passed a law Tuesday banning local, state and federal law enforcement o…

Slew of lawsuits over disability access frustrates US cafe and shop owners — 3:59 PM ET Small business owners say they’re being unfairly targeted – but disability advocates say violations must be dealt withRodrigo Nogueira was met with a surprise in April 2025 when lawyers contacted him…

Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes in New York City — 3:57 PM ET Strategy includes increased security funding for synagogues, and focus on folding Jewish history into public school educationZohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and…

‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing — 3:11 PM ET GOP senators lash out on Smith, who led criminal cases against Trump, with invective and inaccurate informationJack Smith, the former special counsel who led two criminal cases against Donald Trump i…

Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened — 3:01 PM ET Texts, including unnamed male defendant appearing to apologize, reportedly sent days after alleged 2024 assaultExcerpts of text messages reportedly exchanged by a defendant in the Cornell University…

📰 Al Jazeera (11 stories)

Yamal stars as Spain thrash Croatia — 5:29 PM ET Lamine Yamal scores twice and assists another as Spain beat Croatia 4-1 in UEFA Nations League Group A3

‘Netanyahu targets Qatar to deflect from Gaza war crimes’ — 5:24 PM ET In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Qatar’s prime minister accused Israeli’s Netanyahu of war crimes

French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread — 5:09 PM ET French school students have blocked schools across France, demanding better learning conditions.

What is white phosphorus, and why is Israel using it in Lebanon? — 5:05 PM ET White phosphorus can cause severe burns, ignite repeatedly and produce intense heat and toxic smoke.

Spain protests: Evicted 87-year-old woman to return to Madrid home — 5:02 PM ET The real estate firm backs down and restores her old rent after mass protests over Spain's housing crisis.

What we know about RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ — 4:55 PM ET A police alert turned into a potential Iranian “bomb plot” against a British military base used by the US.

US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military — 4:48 PM ET Individuals and firms in China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia sanctioned as part of a pressure campaign.

US ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliation — 4:08 PM ET Trump retaliated against Canada's counter-tariffs on $20bn worth of US imports by banning $1bn of Canadian goods.

Has Gaza broken the Israel consensus in the US? — 4:05 PM ET For decades, Israel was untouchable in Washington. Gaza changed that. Josh Rushing investigates how and what comes next.

US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decades — 4:00 PM ET US Army soldiers have fully withdrawn from the US base in Baghdad.

Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone? — 3:05 PM ET More than two decades of US military presence in Iraq comes to an end.

📰 PBS NewsHour (7 stories)

Newsom signs California law banning officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks — 5:18 PM ET In California, lawmakers passed at least two dozen bills this year seeking to fortify immigrants' rights, restrict cooperation with federal immigration agents and tighten regulations on immigrant det…

WATCH LIVE: Utah voters hear from House candidates McAdams, Owen in midterm debate — 5:11 PM ET A former U.S. congressman and a former Trump White House staffer will square off on a Utah debate stage Tuesday as voters in the state's newly drawn First Congressional District consider who to send…

WATCH: Trump announces accord signed by top AI companies to 'self-police' development — 4:55 PM ET Many of the executives gathered in Washington have called for a slowdown in the development of the technology after several hgh-profile incidents where AI agents have gone rogue.

This year's MacArthur 'geniuses' include scholars and artists who confront history — 4:41 PM ET Commonly referred to as "genius grants," the no-strings-attached awards are intended to provide the flexibility necessary for recipients to pursue their artistic or scholarly visions.

Bear 910 vs. Backpack: It's the final showdown for Alaska's Fat Bear Week — 4:18 PM ET Fat Bear Week celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the Katmai National Park and Preserve.

Supreme Court lets Trump continue deporting people to 3rd countries while justices consider policy — 3:31 PM ET Under a series of often-secret agreements, the Trump administration has deported some 25,000 people to more than two dozen countries, including Liberia and Guyana.

Homeland Security spending $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads — 3:04 PM ET The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for the campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump that have drawn widespread criticism from Republicans and Democrats as a…

📰 TechCrunch (4 stories)

a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B — 5:51 PM ET EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation in a year.

Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus — 5:20 PM ET The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.

OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model — 4:15 PM ET OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI agents alike.

OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation — 3:52 PM ET The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.

📰 Washington Post (3 stories)

Immigrant shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assault — 5:19 PM ET An affidavit unsealed Tuesday said the officer who shot Wilber Garcés Pérez was not wearing a body camera and another officer had turned his camera off.

Hegseth bars military academies from hiring civilians as tenured professors — 5:19 PM ET The move marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over faculty at service academies.

Supreme Court allows ‘third country’ deportations to resume for now — 4:35 PM ET The high court will later hear arguments and make a final ruling on the Trump administration’s controversial policy of sending migrants to countries where they are not citizens.

📰 The Verge (2 stories)

Suspected ShinyHunters leader arrested in the Netherlands — 5:50 PM ET Dutch police say they arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in connection with ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for high-profile attacks on Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games, and…

Elon Musk’s AI-powered Grokipedia is updating again — 5:49 PM ET Grokipedia, the AI-powered online encyclopedia from SpaceXAI, appears to be updating articles once again after a months-long pause. In August, Lawfare reported that articles on Grokipedia hadn't revi…

📰 Ars Technica (2 stories)

AMD acquires World Labs AI startup, upping the ante against Nvidia — 5:14 PM ET The deal, which is expected to close by year's end, is worth $8.2 billion.

Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws — 4:23 PM ET FCC unlikely to stop Trump ads described as illegal taxpayer-funded propaganda.

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📰 NPR
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in third-country deportations
— NPR, 3:19 PM ET
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries that are not identified in their removal orders. It also plans to hear full arguments on the case.
📰 The Atlantic
Why Do AI Agents Sound So Frustrated?
— The Atlantic, 3:55 PM ET
"ARGH... WHY IS THIS SO HARD."
📰 Wired
OpenAI Gets Sued Over the Hugging Face Hack
— Wired, 3:05 PM ET
A nonprofit in California is doing what Hugging Face has not—attempting to hold OpenAI legally accountable for the actions of its agents.

🏛️ Politics — 25 stories across 4 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Schumer slams House-passed data center bill — 5:53 PM ET {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Schumer slams House-passed data center bill Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force s…

Supreme Court declines Christa Pike's clemency appeal, with Tennessee set to execute first woman in 200 years — 5:22 PM ET The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stop the execution of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted in the 1995 murder of a teenage classmate, clearing the way for the state's first execution of a wo…

Cotton presses Hegseth to review supply chains after F-35 parts ended up in China — 5:21 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Cotton presses Hegseth to review supply chains after F-35 parts ended up…

Republicans trail Democrats by 12 points in battle for House: Poll — 4:56 PM ET Republicans are behind Democrats by 12 points in the midterms battle for the House, according to a new survey. In the Quinnipiac University poll, 51 percent of registered voter respondents said if it…

AI firms sign 'morally binding' self-policing pledge in White House meeting — 4:56 PM ET Key AI industry leaders signed onto a pledge Tuesday to self-police development, President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced following a meeting at the White House. The agreement, call…

Consumer confidence drops to 12-year low — 4:46 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2014 Consumer confidence dipped in Sept…

Children's authors sue LA over library's cancellation of Read Palestine Week event — 4:27 PM ET Two children's book authors sued Los Angeles after its public library canceled a virtual conversation featuring Palestinian stories after one library staffer accused the authors of having "strong ter…

What would Jon Husted's data center bill actually do? — 4:27 PM ET Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) Ratepayer Protection Act aims to mitigate high electricity costs associated with data centers, but even if it passes, it’s not clear if the bill would have any impact. The…

Consumer confidence drops to lowest level in more than a decade — 4:08 PM ET Consumer confidence dipped in September to its lowest level in a dozen years, the Conference Board reported Tuesday. The board’s consumer confidence index fell to 81.9 last month, down 6.7 points fro…

Smith fields GOP insults, questions on lawmaker subpoenas at fiery Senate hearing: 5 takeaways — 4:01 PM ET Former special counsel Jack Smith fielded insults from Republicans and questions about his prosecutorial decisions as he sat before lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Chair Chuck…

GAO reasserts pocket rescissions' illegality after Trump uses tactic to cancel nearly $1B — 3:51 PM ET The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reasserted Tuesday that President Trump’s use of a “pocket rescission” to cancel $810 million in federal funding was unlawful. The letter by the govern…

White House highlights 'new helipad,' beehive as part of fall garden tours — 3:43 PM ET The White House is touting its "new helipad" as one of the sights visitors can admire during the just-announced fall garden tours that are open to the public. The free, biannual tours traditionally t…

Live updates: Jack Smith faces Senate GOP scrutiny; Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations — 3:36 PM ET Former special counsel Jack Smith spent more than four hours testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, his second appearance before Congress as the panel probes his investigation i…

Klobuchar on Schmitt: Glad one of us knows difference between Hawks, Hawkeyes — 3:34 PM ET Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) mocked Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) for appearing to confuse the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s college basketball team with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks while questioning former special…

Supreme Court lifts limits on Trump's third-country deportations — 3:30 PM ET The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration can resume its policy of deporting immigrants to countries where they have no ties, for now, as the justices take up whether the deportatio…

📰 Washington Post (6 stories)

Former DHS secretary Kristi L. Noem files for divorce — 5:57 PM ET The former DHS secretary cited “irreconcilable differences” in filing for divorce from her husband.

Republican blocks Senate resolution criticizing Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads — 5:50 PM ET Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) argued that past presidents in both parties have aired similar announcements.

Officials cast doubt on Trump’s plan for drones, snipers at proposed arch — 5:38 PM ET The arch is still envisioned to be a tourist site, despite the president’s announcement that it would be a “military complex,” administration officials told advocacy groups.

Fox News agrees to host Texas Senate debate; no word from Paxton yet — 5:15 PM ET The last Senate race in Texas not to have a debate was in 2000.

Hegseth to cut more generals, admirals in bid to remake military’s top ranks — 4:48 PM ET The defense secretary is expected to announce that the number of top officers will be reduced by as much as 20 percent, officials said.

Trump official central to deportation deals tapped for ambassadorship — 3:31 PM ET Christian Ehrhardt, who negotiated the administration’s controversial “third country” agreements, is the White House pick for ambassador to Cameroon.

📰 Politico (3 stories)

Lummis blocks resolution denouncing Trump's 'public service announcements' — 5:58 PM ET The Wyoming Republican accused Democrats of a double standard in objecting to Sen. Maggie Hassan's nonbinding measure.

Republicans wanted Jack Smith to give them a smoking gun. They got a gaffe instead. — 5:18 PM ET The former special counsel’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee was marked by personal insults rather than new revelations.

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📰 NPR
N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand says new allegations in Cornell case are 'serious and horrific'
— NPR, 4:47 PM ET
NPR's Juana Summers talks with New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about the reopening of the rape case at Cornell University, and her history of pushing legislation to curb campus sexual assault.

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📰 Yahoo Sports (49 stories)

ESPN honors longtime analyst Barry Melrose with touching tribute as 2026-27 NHL season opens — 5:55 PM ET Barry Melrose died earlier this month after a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 70.

Wigan's O'Neill wins Man of Steel award — 5:53 PM ET Brad O'Neill wins the 2026 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award as Wigan's Jenna Foubister wins Woman of Steel.

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League — 5:52 PM ET The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.

Seahawks sign former UCLA defensive tackle to practice squad — 5:51 PM ET The Seahawks' practice squad transactions on Tuesday

Oregon's most savage takedown of USC had nothing to do with Dan Lanning's trash talk — 5:50 PM ET The Ducks showed that, in the NIL era, it pays to be prepared.

Blue Jackets trade Marchenko to Maple Leafs as part of major 7-player deal — 5:49 PM ET General manager Don Waddell dealt the forward as part of a major seven-player deal to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Dodgers NLDS schedule begins with 1, maybe 2 night games in Los Angeles — 5:48 PM ET Major League Baseball on Tuesday announced the broadcast schedule for the first few days of the Division Series, and Game 2 of the Dodgers’ NLDS at Dodger Stadium will be played under the lights on S…

Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down Czechs — 5:48 PM ET Lamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 success in Seville against Croatia on Tuesday, while Harry Kane scored as Engl…

White Sox receive letter from Pope Leo XIV invoking 'Almighty's abundant blessings' before playoff campaign — 5:48 PM ET The pope attended the White Sox's last playoff series win in 2005.

Vikings sign RB Devin Neal amidst flurry of roster moves — 5:48 PM ET The Minnesota Vikings announced a handful of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon: One move announced in this batch was Max Brosmer signing to the active roster, essentially replacing the traded J.J. Mc…

Instant analysis as Phillies now need a save from their Game 2 starter — 5:46 PM ET Austin Riley’s 3-run, 2-out homer off Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran in the eighth gave Philadelphia a dramatic 5-3 loss in Game 1.

Newfane figuring it out after early-season stumble — 5:46 PM ET NEWFANE — Newfane had to learn how to lose again. It had been a while since the football team had suffered a regular-season loss when it played Randolph on Sept. 11. But the loss has not defined Newf…

Bears coach Ben Johnson stays with his usual aggressive approach in victory over Eagles — 5:45 PM ET Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson could have employed a conservative approach. The thing is, that just isn't how Johnson operates. Johnson called plays on Monday night as if he had no idea it was Keenu…

14 inductees to join Somersworth Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Oct. 18 — 5:45 PM ET The Somersworth Sports Hall of Fame will induct 14 new inductees at a ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Malcolm Koonce comes alive in 4th quarter of Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 3 win over New Orleans Saints — 5:45 PM ET Breaking down the tape on the pass-rusher’s big performance to lead the comeback

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs law boosting youth football safety — 5:45 PM ET California governor Gavin Newsom paved the way for a big moment in the youth sports space when it comes to football.

Hornets' coach Charles Lee discusses Charlotte's identity at training camp — 5:45 PM ET Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee is eager to see his team improve on the defensive side of the ball entering the 2026-27 season.

How long will the 49ers remain undefeated? — 5:45 PM ET Today’s SB Nation Reacts survey discusses the 49ers undefeated streak

Tuchel reveals Bellingham injury concern after win over Czechia — 5:45 PM ET Thomas Tuchel revealed Jude Bellingham suffered an injury concern in England’s win over Czechia, but hopes the midfielder will be fit to face Croatia.The England boss said Bellingham’s minutes wer...

Trump gets mixed reception during Presidents Cup speech — 5:45 PM ET thenews2.com/Depositphotos Trump gets mixed reception during Presidents Cup speech Donald Trump, the 47th president of the United States, spoke at the 2026 Presidents Cup on Sunday, Sept 27. Trump se…

Tom Kim military exemption, explained: Why Korean golfer must win Asian Games to avoid mandatory service — 5:44 PM ET Here's a breakdown of what's on the line for Kim this week.

Aqib Talib on Josh Wallace’s DPI: ‘It’s a black and white rule’ — 5:44 PM ET Aqib Talib doesn't understand the controversy about Josh Wallace's DPI penalty on SNF. "It's a black and white rule," the ex-NFL cornerback said.

Brian Schottenheimer: I hurt the team in loss to the Ravens — 5:44 PM ET Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said there was "no explanation" for how the team closed out the game.

Commanders: The 'luxury' Mariota gives Washington's offense amid Jayden Daniels injury — 5:43 PM ET As the Washington Commanders enter Week 3, they face significant concerns following the loss of star quarterback Jayden Daniels to a multi-week elbow injury. Despite this setback, the Commanders prod…

Yankees Wild Card Notes: How close was Aaron Judge to making roster; Giancarlo Stanton's role — 5:43 PM ET Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided some updates prior to Tuesday's Wild Card Game 1 in the Bronx.

Son of 49ers legend gets tryout for 2026 roster — 5:42 PM ET The San Francisco 49ers are looking everywhere for options at wide receiver, including their own legends' family trees.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott places blame for Dallas' loss to Ravens — 5:41 PM ET The Dallas Cowboys fell to the Baltimore Ravens, 34-31, and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott isn't happy about it.

Real Madrid considering Van Dijk - Wednesday's gossip — 5:41 PM ET Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.

Jim Harbaugh breaks his silence on Mike McDaniel after 0-3 start — 5:40 PM ET The Los Angeles Chargers came into the season with a lot of buzz around the hiring of former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as the franchise’s offensive coordinator. McDaniel came to be know…

Auburn football news: Why an ex-staffer who's now a student at Tennessee got arrested right before Tigers play Volunteers — 5:40 PM ET Auburn is set to play Tennessee in an SEC clash on Saturday, but a new revelation has renewed interest in the game. Former Auburn player and personnel scouting assistant David Rudolph Jenrath was arr…

2028 DL to visit Florida State for game vs. Virginia this weekend — 5:40 PM ET When Florida State battes Virginia in an ACC showdown this weekend, 2028 three-star defensive lineman Darion Newton will be in attendance.

Pope Leo sends letter to White Sox chairman as South Siders and Cubs fans gear up for playoffs — 5:39 PM ET The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs both begin their wild card playoff series Tuesday, giving local fans plenty to follow after the Bears' win the night before.

Vote for The Enquirer's Sept. 29 Spirit Award honoring cheer, dance — 5:39 PM ET Vote for the newest Enquirer high school sports ballot in 2026-2027: The Spirit Award for cheerleaders, dance team members and their teams.

Vote for The Enquirer's Sept. 29 Spirit Award honoring cheer, dance — 5:39 PM ET Vote for the newest Enquirer high school sports ballot in 2026-2027: The Spirit Award for cheerleaders, dance team members and their teams.

Report: NBA to pick new owner of Las Vegas expansion team soon, with $12-13 billion price tag — 5:39 PM ET Would you pay as much for an expansion NBA team in Las Vegas as was just paid for the Los Angeles Lakers?

Irish court charges 2 with perjury over Conor McGregor appeal in civil case over sexual assault allegations — 5:39 PM ET A pair of people are facing perjury charges after Conor McGregor’s unsuccessful appeal

Seahawks sign college teammate of Jake Bobo to practice squad — 5:38 PM ET Always seeking to improve the roster, Seattle has added a rookie defensive tackle to the mix on the practice squad.

Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White Sox — 5:38 PM ET The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros — baseball's first division winner with a .500 or worse record — opened their Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox on…

Mickey Spagnola: Cowboys’ disastrous ending in Rio & what’s at stake in the battle of Texas | Week 4 — 5:38 PM ET SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Dallas Cowboys inside reporter Mickey Spagnola discusses the team’s week three loss in Rio, defensive problems and next week’s battle of Texas. Every Tues…

Bills release Phidarian Mathis, but are expected to retain him — 5:37 PM ET We now have clarity on the Mathis situation

Lions vs. Panthers bold predictions for Week 4 Sunday Night Football — 5:37 PM ET The 2026 NFL season is starting to take shape now that three weeks are already in the books. Detroit and Carolina are two teams that are moving in opposite directions headed into Week 4. The Lions ha…

Vikings sign LB Kyle Van Noy to active roster, place TE Josh Oliver on IR — 5:37 PM ET The Vikings signed outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy and quarterback Max Brosmer from their practice squad to their 53-player roster.

Nations League: the 3️⃣ standout performers of the night 🌟 — 5:37 PM ET The heroes of the evening.An unstoppable star, a wonderkid following in his father’s footsteps, and a full-back with golden feet: discover the three standout men of the night.🥉Trent Alexander-Arn...

Titans place Fernando Carmona on IR, make flurry of roster moves — 5:35 PM ET The Tennessee Titans placed guards Fernando Carmona and Jackson Slater on injured reserve following Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Bucs need more from Antoine Winfield Jr. on defense — 5:35 PM ET Where is Antoine Winfield Jr?

Where do Gainesville area football teams land in the latest MaxPreps rankings? — 5:35 PM ET The FHSAA switched to MaxPreps for its rankings this season, and it's offered a mixed bag for Gainesville area high school football teams. Here's why.

Former Real Madrid youngster admits return hopes — 5:35 PM ET Former Real Madrid starlet Chema Andrés has this week admitted that, down the line, he is hopeful of taking his talents back to Spain’s capital.Midfielder Chema has for his part spent the last year...

Real Madrid to decide whether 23-year-old defender needs surgery for persistent injury — 5:35 PM ET Despite the reinforcements brought in by Real Madrid during the last summer transfer window, Jose Mourinho will still be going into his side’s next game, against Villarreal, with several problems in.…

“Looks like his season is over”: Man United academy star suffers devastating injury setback on loan — 5:35 PM ET 1Manchester United midfield prodigy Jack Moorhouse has suffered a cruel injury blow while on loan at Dundee.Dundee moveEarlier this month, Moorhouse sealed a season-long loan move to Dundee from Manc…

📰 CBS Sports (25 stories)

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Scores, schedule, where to watch as baseball postseason kicks off — 5:43 PM ET The baseball playoffs have arrived as all four MLB Wild Card Series get started on Tuesady

Inside Don Mattingly's Jhoan Duran decision that backfired in Phillies' Wild Card Series Game 1 loss — 5:24 PM ET The Phillies closer entered at the start of the seventh inning and allowed a game-winning three-run home run in the eighth

Dana White's Contender Series start time: Where to watch, live stream Week 8 and the full fight card — 4:57 PM ET Ten more fighters make the walk to the Octagon in pursuit of a UFC contract on Tuesday night

Nick Saban says players, coaches in 'different markets,' compares 'student scholarships' to 'professor pay' — 4:55 PM ET The six-time national champion coach has plenty to say about salary caps for college football coaches, athletes

Use DraftKings promo code to claim $150 in bonus bets by targeting Yankees-Red Sox, Padres-Cubs, MLB playoffs — 4:51 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for MLB, NFL betting on Tuesday

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 5, 2026: Computer likes Navy, Missouri — 4:45 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 5 college football picks for Ohio State vs. Iowa, Alabama vs. Mississippi State and every other game

Fantasy football Week 4 WR preview: Emeka Egbuka, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas all out of top 30 — 4:41 PM ET Injuries have ravaged the position, while Emeka Egbuka, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas present difficult Week 4 lineup calls

Fantasy football Week 4 RB preview: Aaron Jones and Jaylen Warren surging at just the right time — 4:41 PM ET Heath Cummings breaks down Week 4 running backs, including more opportunities for Aaron Jones and Jaylen Warren

Aaron Judge left off Yankees Wild Card Series roster, but Giancarlo Stanton will be available vs. Red Sox — 4:34 PM ET Judge has been on the injured list since Sept. 16 with a calf strain and will miss at least the first round of the playoffs

Giants release Odell Beckham Jr.: Landing spots for veteran pass-catcher include Rams — 4:21 PM ET New York parts ways with the wide receiver for the second time

Fantasy Baseball 2026 Awards: Most valuable pitcher and hitter, biggest breakthrough, best comeback and more — 4:14 PM ET Pete Crow-Armstrong, Miguel Vargas and Jordan Walker are among the players taking home hardware

Jerry Jones sounds off on Cowboys' coaching gaffes at end of Week 3 loss in Brazil: 'We made mistakes' — 3:56 PM ET Brian Schottenheimer took blame for the final-minute clock management against the Ravens, but Dallas' owner made it clear he expects the coaching staff to learn from the breakdown without making any…

Predicting NFL's first coaching change of 2026: Why Todd Bowles, Jim Harbaugh are in greatest danger — 3:54 PM ET Sluggish starts put these coaches in danger of becoming the first to lose their job

White Sox vs. Astros AL Wild-Card Game 1 picks: Surprising Chicago could have a problem in Houston on Tuesday — 3:53 PM ET It will be a pair of openers starting White Sox-Astros Game 1 on Tuesday

Motor Sports Betting Guide 2026: Best F1 Racing Sites & Apps — 3:45 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.

With NBA training camps underway, big wave of players returning to college isn't expected when rosters are set — 3:44 PM ET As some Summer League washouts try to sue their way back, Matt Norlander explains why an October redux with another batch of players isn't expected

HQ PM Newsletter 9/29/2026 — 3:41 PM ET What to watch Tuesday: Red Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Game 1, NHL 2026-27 season begins

2026 WNBA playoffs bracket, schedule: Fever, Lynx on the brink of elimination — 3:38 PM ET Indiana and Minnesota need wins on Tuesday night to keep their seasons alive

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

College Football Playoff dark horses: Florida, Iowa among preseason long shot threats to crash the party — 3:27 PM ET After one month of the season, these 10 teams have come from off the radar to challenge for a spot in the CFP

Best horse racing betting sites: Where to bet on 2026 horse racing — 3:27 PM ET Discover the best horse racing betting sites for 2026, plus how to bet on horse racing online, bet types, and expert tips.

USWNT roster: Ashley Sanchez joins 'triple espresso' ahead of October friendlies as World Cup looms — 3:24 PM ET Here are all the players named to the October roster

Week 4 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Giants and Seahawks — 3:22 PM ET SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game in the Week 4 NFL schedule 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today

Case Keenum's performance vs. Eagles shows Bears shouldn't rush Caleb Williams' return from injury — 3:10 PM ET Keenum surprised everyone with his primetime performance, and he should give Chicago time to get Williams back to full strength

Dave Richard's Week 4 Trade Chart and rest of season Fantasy Football rankings help you win now — 3:02 PM ET Why wait to win? Use the Trade Chart to make post-draft deals and improve your team with assigned values to help you navigate your league's trade market.

📰 BBC Sport (6 stories)

Real Madrid considering Van Dijk - Wednesday's gossip — 5:40 PM ET Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League — 4:58 PM ET The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League — 4:58 PM ET The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.

Who 'battled impressively' for Scots? And how did you rate players? — 4:53 PM ET How Scotland's players rated in their Nations League defeat by Switzerland.

Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings — 4:39 PM ET How the England players rated following their Nations League match.

Premier League confirm Man City guilty of all charges - 5 Live reaction — 3:30 PM ET Kelly Somers is joined by Dale Johnson, Kieran Maguire, John Murray and Paul Robinson

📰 The Guardian (4 stories)

Gordon and Kane fire England to Nations League victory against 10-man Czechia — 4:58 PM ET Anybody can lose to Spain. But when England did so at Wembley on Saturday, it served to turn up the temperature for this trip to Czechia. England have form for finding it difficult at this compact st…

Switzerland’s Rodríguez and Elvedi punish Scotland after Hendry’s early red card — 4:51 PM ET Switzerland have responded exceptionally well to allegations of capers involving vaccination certificates that threatened to overshadow this international window. Make that six points out of six for…

Sham City: verdict on financial breaches is damning and punishment must be severe | Jonathan Wilson — 4:30 PM ET How can Manchester City be trusted under these owners after they were found to have devised £900m of ‘sham’ contracts? How bad could it be, really? How serious can a breach of arcane financial regula…

‘The emperor is naked’: Uefa president Ceferin takes new swipe at Infantino — 3:05 PM ET Aleksander Ceferin condemns FFE and Balogun affairTells club chiefs it is ‘time to say enough’ to FifaThe Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin, has attacked his embattled Fifa counterpart Gianni Infant…

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📰 Hollywood Reporter (10 stories)

Perez Hilton Reunites With Mother and Three Kids for Supervised Visits: “A Lot of Emotions” — 5:35 PM ET The veteran media personality, who attempted suicide on Aug. 4, has spent time with his three kids at a facility: "Seeing his children in person has meant an enormous amount to Perez."

Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Zach Cregger’s Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Flood’ — 5:30 PM ET New Line and Warner Bros are releasing the movie in 2028.

Get Netflix at No Extra Cost for a Year Courtesy of DIRECTV’s Limited-Time Promo — 5:00 PM ET Just in time to binge a stacked lineup of Halloween flicks, here’s how to secure the service's first-of-its-kind "Netflix on Us" deal.

David Cross, Thomas Mann, Hasan Minhaj’s Comedy ‘Lucy Schulman’ Lands Release (Exclusive) — 4:58 PM ET Writer-director Ellie Sachs also stars in the NYC-set feature that premiered at Tribeca and is set to hit theaters from Aero Films.

‘Mr. Robot’ Creator Sam Esmail Jumps From CAA (Exclusive) — 4:34 PM ET Esmail's latest feature, 'Panic Carefully,' has been mired in post-production and recently saw it release date push from February 2027 to April 2027.

‘South Park’ and Butters Take on AI Data Centers in Latest Episode — 4:25 PM ET The logline for this week's episode of the Comedy Central series, now renamed 'South America' for its 29th season, points to a tech-world takedown.

Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Found Guilty of Murdering His Wife — 4:18 PM ET Caleb Flynn was convicted of murder Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair.

Curry Barker and Cooper Tomlinson’s ‘Anything But Ghosts’ Set for May 2027 — 4:02 PM ET The Focus Features film, written and starring duo, follows two wannabe ghosthunters.

Guy Raz Acquires Ownership of ‘How I Built This’ Podcast, Partners With Vox Media (Exclusive) — 4:00 PM ET The longtime host of the business podcast will partner with Vox to create video episodes and increase output.

‘Heated Rivalry’ Virtual Production Company Dark Slope Buys Rival Pixomondo’s Assets (Exclusive) — 4:00 PM ET The Sony Entertainment company was already stripping down its stages in Canada — now it has a buyer for all those LED panels.

📰 Variety (8 stories)

Music Industry Moves: Universal Music Names Libby Bush President of Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships; Avex Acquires 85% of Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Entertainment — 5:31 PM ET Universal Music Group has named Libby Bush to the newly created role of President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships, starting in November. According to the announcement, she will “lead a new…

Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Zach Cregger’s ‘The Flood’ — 5:30 PM ET Jennifer Lawrence will star in Zach Cregger’s buzzy sci-fi thriller “The Flood” from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. Cregger is set to write, produce and direct the film, which is set for release o…

Ex-‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Murdering Wife — 4:35 PM ET Caleb Flynn, a former contestant on “American Idol,” was found guilty of murdering his wife in their Ohio home. A jury deliberated for around two hours on Tuesday and convicted him on all nine counts…

Ringo Starr, David Byrne, Joan Baez Donate Unqiue Items for Housing Works Auction — 4:22 PM ET Ringo Starr, David Byrne, Joan Baez, and more have donated items to be auction in Housing Works’ second annual Turn It Up! auction, which is open through Oct. 1. The National frontman Matt Berninger,…

Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ Follow-Up ‘Anything But Ghosts’ Sets May 2027 Release Date From Focus Features, Blumhouse — 4:03 PM ET Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster have slated Curry Barker’s upcoming horror-comedy “Anything But Ghosts” for release on May 7, 2027. Focus has worldwide rights for the film, while Universa…

Prime ‘Big Deal Days’ 2026: What to Know About Amazon’s October Prime Day Sale — 3:23 PM ET Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (a.k.a. “Fall Prime Day) is back for another season of savings, with 48 hours of Prime member-exclusive deals ahead of the holidays. This year’s Prime Big Deal Days run f…

Black Bear Names Dan Cohen as Head of Television Distribution, Launches Digital Networks Vertical — 3:15 PM ET Black Bear has named Paramount and Disney veteran Dan Cohen as its head of television distribution and will launch a digital networks vertical for the indie firm. Recruiting Cohen is a big to support…

‘Digger’ Confronts Negative Buzz: New Ad Tells Moviegoers to ‘Decide for Yourself’ After Tom Cruise Movie Called ‘Unpleasant’ and ‘Baffling’ — 3:13 PM ET Warner Bros. is asking moviegoers to “decide for yourself” with a new ad for Tom Cruise’s “Digger” that touts both negative and positive reactions. “Masterpiece” and “Unpleasant” are quoted in the sa…

📰 New York Times (3 stories)

A Knockout Show Resets the Record With ‘Krasner and Pollock’ — 5:27 PM ET She had to settle for the kitchen as her studio but Lee Krasner finally gets her share of the spotlight at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

At U.C.L.A., a Bollywood Dance Team Like ‘Best of the Best’ — 4:46 PM ET “For a lot of South Asians, dance is the way we connect,” said a member of the U.C.L.A. team Nashaa. Our photographer captured glimpses of the team last year, from audition to competitions.

What’s This ‘S.N.L’ Star’s Next Move Beyond Trump? A New Comedy Special. — 3:09 PM ET Johnson found fame playing President Trump on “S.N.L.” He hopes a new comedy special shows he has more to offer than just impersonations.

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