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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.

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Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:01 PM ET through 6:01 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 272 stories from 20 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
138 stories
across 12 outlets
🏟️ Sports
85 stories
across 4 outlets
🏛️ Politics
28 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
21 stories
across 5 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

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

Pentagon sending over 4,000 Marines, sailors to Middle East as buildup ramps up — The Hill, 5:58 PM ET The Pentagon is sending over 4,000 Marines and sailors aboard three warships to the Middle East as the Navy buildup ramps up in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) theater. The USS Makin Island, a Was…

Lyft is paying $272.5M to settle lawsuit over how it classified drivers — TechCrunch, 5:57 PM ET Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.

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Victor Wembanyama speaks out against NBA players promoting betting, prediction markets: 'I will never do that' — Yahoo Sports, 5:56 PM ET LeBron James has a Polymarket deal. Giannis Antetokounmpo has a Kalshi deal. Victor Wembanyama has no plans to join them.

Kevin Mandia’s new ‘agent swarm’ security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation — TechCrunch, 5:55 PM ET Kevin Mandia, best known as the founder of Mandiant, has a new startup that is using agent swarms to test and protect enterprises.

FBI arrests Energy Department employee accused of attempting to support Houthis — The Hill, 5:54 PM ET The FBI on Thursday arrested a Department of Energy (DOE) employee at the Hanford, Wash., nuclear site under suspicion of trying to aid the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen, according t…

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Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 138 stories across 12 outlets

📰 New York Times (50 stories)

In the final months of his term, Tennessee’s governor confronts another failed execution. — 5:52 PM ET Gov. Bill Lee, who is limited to two terms, has announced an investigation into Christa Pike’s failed execution. His likely successor, Marsha Blackburn, has called for the return of the electric chai…

Judge in Lindsay Clancy’s Case Declines to Find Her Not Guilty After Mistrial — 5:52 PM ET Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer argued this week that the state failed to present enough evidence at trial to prove she killed her three children.

Canada’s Proposed Oil Pipeline Offers Carney Relief From Domestic and Global Turmoil — 5:47 PM ET The new pipeline from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific Coast may lower separatist tensions in that province while also loosening energy ties with the U.S.

U.C.L.A. Says Justice Department is ‘Weaponizing’ Civil Rights Laws — 5:45 PM ET The fiery language came months after the Justice Department accused the university of abetting antisemitism against students.

Did You Buy $TRUMP Coin? Tell Us Your Experience. — 5:43 PM ET We want to hear from people who bought the $TRUMP memecoin, no matter the reason, and whether they made or lost money.

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Investigators Seek Motive for FlyDubai Cockpit Attack — 5:37 PM ET Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the co-pilot who set upon the pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination” but did not elaborate.

Investigators Seek to Establish Motive in FlyDubai Attack — 5:33 PM ET The United Arab Emirates said it would lead the investigation, including into possible links to terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the attacker had undergone “Islamist radica…

Lucien Lazare, Jewish Resistance Fighter in Occupied France, Dies at 101 — 5:32 PM ET He and a small troop of French Jews worked with the Allies to distribute supplies and fight the Nazis, ambushing a German train and liberating a city in the south.

What to Know About Trump Accounts as More Than 60 Million Children Are Auto-Enrolled — 5:31 PM ET The Trump administration may have just signed up your child — and more than 60 million others — for a 530A savings account (if you haven’t already done so).

When White People Like Hannah Gann Pretend to Be Black — 5:27 PM ET Rachel Dolezal is now a type.

How Did Christa Pike Survive Two Lethal Injections of Pentobarbital? — 5:26 PM ET A catheter carrying the drug may not have delivered the doses to Ms. Pike’s bloodstream, experts said. The drug itself may have been degraded.

David Ellison’s Vision for CNN: Same C.E.O and No Bari Weiss, for Now. — 5:21 PM ET David Ellison is negotiating to keep CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, in place without oversight from Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, when the networks’ parent companies merge.

Mike Smith, Bubbles on ‘Trailer Park Boys,’ Has Sexual Assault Charge Dismissed — 5:18 PM ET The Canadian cult comedy series announced that Mr. Smith, 54, would resume his involvement with the show.

What Did Christa Pike Do? What to Know About the Botched Tennessee Execution. — 5:15 PM ET Ms. Pike, 50, survived two doses of a lethal injection in Tennessee. She was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of a classmate.

Cornell’s Jane Doe Said She Was Given Ketamine. Here’s How the Drug Works. — 5:08 PM ET Ketamine is a short-acting anesthetic that can have hallucinogenic effects. It is becoming more easily available, and some experts fear misuse is increasing.

Former Dallas Officer Who Killed Neighbor in His Home Is Granted Parole — 5:04 PM ET Amber Guyger served seven years of a 10-year murder sentence in a case that drew national attention and inflamed racial tensions.

Parents Are Charged After Toddler Pulls Out Loaded Gun at Day Care — 5:04 PM ET No one was hurt in what the police described as a shocking episode that was captured on video inside a day care center in Canton, Mich., on Monday.

A Climate Change Rebrand — 5:04 PM ET More politicians have stopped talking about the climate, but the green transition is still moving forward.

The New York City Neighborhoods Where It’s Hardest to Build Housing — 4:49 PM ET Some City Council members are losing an informal veto power over new projects in their districts after voters approved a measure aimed at eliminating roadblocks to development.

A Flashy Zimbabwean Tycoon Who Befriended Presidents Dies in Crash — 4:41 PM ET Wicknell Chivayo was riding in a helicopter with his wife when it plunged into a field. Dogged by corruption allegations, the businessman drew polarizing reactions even in death.

FlyDubai Under Scrutiny After Cockpit Attack — 4:40 PM ET The United Arab Emirates has said it is leading the investigation into the episode, and FlyDubai’s service between Dubai and Tel Aviv has been suspended.

Chi Phi Members Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Lawsuit Give Varying Accounts of Night — 4:39 PM ET Their accounts, detailed in hundreds of pages of investigative files obtained by The New York Times, were disjointed and sometimes contradictory. All the men denied any wrongdoing.

U.S. Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2002 — 4:23 PM ET The higher yields, which are pressuring consumer and corporate borrowers and increasingly weighing on certain corners of the stock market, are unlikely to dissipate soon.

The MacArthur ‘Genius’ Studying Sea Ice Secrets — 4:06 PM ET A climate scientist was one of 20 recipients of a “no-strings-attached” $800,000 stipend.

Pileup Involving 15 Tractor-Trailers Shutters I-95 in South Carolina — 3:57 PM ET The crash also included 50 cars and resulted in at least one serious injury, fire officials said. No fatalities were reported.

‘Ready to Blow His Stack’: How Biden Nearly Cut Off Netanyahu Over Gaza — 3:56 PM ET Brett McGurk, who was the top Middle East adviser to President Joseph R. Biden Jr., offered the first inside-the-room account of American efforts to manage the Gaza war.

Renee Good’s Family Sues ICE Agent and Trump Officials Over Minnesota Killing — 3:53 PM ET The fatal shooting of Ms. Good set off protests during the Trump administration’s immigration operation early this year in Minnesota.

Prosecutors Cannot Revive Reflecting Pool Case Against Ex-Olympian, Judge Rules — 3:51 PM ET A charge against David Hearn was dismissed “with prejudice” because of President Trump’s attempts to influence the case.

Israeli Politicians Trade Barbs Over FlyDubai Attack — 3:51 PM ET Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign for a coming election was already dominated by discussion of the policy, military and intelligence failures leading up to the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7,…

Who’s to Blame When A.I. Goes Rogue? — 3:50 PM ET Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. But legal scholars say applying existing law could be messy

Congress Leaves With a Whimper, as the G.O.P. Braces for Midterm Pain — 3:48 PM ET Republicans lined up a series of doomed votes in their final hours, hoping to portray Democrats as obstructionists. But some conceded that their party was more likely to be punished.

5 Passengers on FlyDubai Flight to Receive Israel’s Award for Heroism — 3:43 PM ET The passengers subdued an attacker in the cockpit of a FlyDubai flight carrying more than 170 people from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

UK-Iranian Man Arrested in Connection to RAF Fairford Air Base Incident — 3:42 PM ET British police said a 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national was arrested Thursday. British officials have said they believe Iran played a part in planning the incident at R.A.F. Fairford.

Landlords Release Emails and Texts in Lawsuit Over Mamdani’s Rent Freeze — 3:42 PM ET The communications were revealed as part of a lawsuit challenging the rent freeze on rent-stabilized units in New York City, which went into effect on Thursday.

Statement Written by Police in Cornell Assault Case Omitted Her Claim She Was Raped — 3:41 PM ET Documents obtained by The New York Times show that the campus police at Cornell University sent a condensed statement to a prosecutor, who then declined to bring charges.

Investigators Seek to Determine How a Weapon Entered FlyDubai Cockpit — 3:35 PM ET Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said one possibility was that the assailant used an emergency crash ax, typically stored in the cockpit.

American University of Afghanistan at Risk of Closure Amid Funding Cuts — 3:29 PM ET The State Department has denied its funding for the next two years, jeopardizing the education of hundreds of female Afghan students.

Swiss Glaciers Vanished by Nearly a Fifth in Recent Years, Scientists Say — 3:24 PM ET One researcher called it a “desperately needed warning sign” that countries need to tackle human-driven climate change.

We Are Clueless About What’s Coming — 3:20 PM ET Nick Bostrom is no longer worried about the apocalypse. Now he’s worried about utopia.

Judge Reinstates Seattle’s Top Federal Prosecutor, Ousted by Trump — 3:19 PM ET The Justice Department had fired Roger Rogoff as part of a larger maneuver to install its preferred judicial appointees and circumvent Senate confirmation.

Amazon Settles Lawsuit Over Claims of Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas — 3:17 PM ET The tech giant will refund $7.25 million in Prime membership fees to affected customers and pay an additional $1 million to settle the suit brought by the District of Columbia.

2 Dead and 1 Missing in Medical Helicopter Crash Near California Coast — 3:17 PM ET The aircraft went down near Catalina Island on Wednesday night with five people aboard, the authorities said. Two aboard were retrieved with injuries.

Most Americans favor the death penalty, but support has declined. — 3:15 PM ET Today, 23 states have abolished the death penalty, and a few states carry out the vast majority of executions.

America’s Long History of Executions Includes Many Botched Ones — 3:10 PM ET Tennessee’s attempt to end Christa Pike’s life did not succeed. No method of execution has been foolproof.

📰 CNBC (19 stories)

CNBC AI Forum live updates: The data center debate — 5:49 PM ET Follow CNBC AI Forum 2026 live updates from Dallas on enterprise AI, agents, security, costs, governance and the global technology race.

Accenture stock rallies after earnings beat expectations — 5:40 PM ET Shares of Accenture surged Thursday after the company's fiscal fourth-quarter results beat estimates.

Nike shares drop as retailer posts disappointing sales, announces layoffs as part of restructuring — 5:34 PM ET Nike is expected to post another quarter of declining sales as the company tries to turn around its business and regain growth in China.

Mattel shares rise after reports of takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group — 5:32 PM ET Shares of toymaker Mattel rose Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group had expressed interest in buying the toymaker.

General Motor Q3 sales drop 5.5%, while Toyota buoyed by EVs, hybrids — 5:25 PM ET GM's sales of all-electric vehicles are down across the board, as enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes.

Treasury yields fall from multiyear highs — 5:17 PM ET Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors kept selling government debt.

Trump could target three Fed governors. Removing them may be harder than it looks — 5:14 PM ET Trump could seek to remove Jerome Powell, Lisa Cook and Michael Barr from the Federal Reserve, but court rulings and lengthy litigation could limit him.

Three reasons why bitcoin's recent bounce could be the start of a bigger bullish move — 4:56 PM ET Frank Cappelleri takes you through multiple charts on the cryptocurrency's recent move.

Boeing engineers and technical workers approve new contract, avoiding strike — 4:52 PM ET The work group comprises Boeing's largest white-collar union.

Europe’s winter energy crunch may already be underway. Two U.S. stocks that may benefit — 4:41 PM ET BP's largest oil discovery in 25 years. What it means for the stock.

SpaceX launches Google AI chips into orbit in push toward space-based data centers — 4:31 PM ET Google's tensor processing units were launched into orbit on Planet Labs satellites.

S&P 500 closes higher to start October as Treasury yields retreat from multiyear highs: Live updates — 4:20 PM ET Stocks seesawed Thursday, with traders closely watching neck-breaking moves in Treasury yields.

New York City's 'click to cancel' subscription rule takes effect, joining states with similar laws — 4:15 PM ET The Big Apple joins a growing number of jurisdictions adopting 'click to cancel' rules as the future of a federal standard remains unsettled.

United Airlines gets aggressive in battle for top Delta, American flyers — 4:06 PM ET United Airlines launched an aggressive status match program for Delta and American's top frequent flyer elites.

Google unveils latest AI model, but Wall Street wants a breakout personal agent — 3:43 PM ET Google is promising major advances in coding and cybersecurity, but the company is quickly falling behind in personal agents.

Former LinkedIn chief Roslansky to leave Microsoft, following other exec departures — 3:36 PM ET Gaming head Phil Spencer and Office leader Rajesh Jha both left this year, and Charlie Bell, the company's head of security, became an individual contributor.

Brent oil jumps more than 4% as U.S. reportedly sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East — 3:29 PM ET Oil prices rose sharply Thursday following a report the U.S. is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East.

Jim Cramer sees a huge catalyst on the horizon for Apple. How to play the stock — 3:23 PM ET The iPhone Duo is what will drive Apple's next leg higher, Jim Cramer predicted.

Worried about losing your points or miles? Here are 4 ways to keep your airline and hotel rewards from expiring — 3:21 PM ET If you're worried about expiring rewards, there are plenty of ways to keep them alive. CNBC Select covers how to prevent airline and hotel rewards from expiring.

📰 BBC News (19 stories)

Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards — 5:30 PM ET The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".

UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat — 5:14 PM ET President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.

UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat — 5:14 PM ET President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.

What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo — 4:51 PM ET Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.

What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo — 4:51 PM ET Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.

Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says — 4:48 PM ET Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.

Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says — 4:48 PM ET Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.

Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials — 4:30 PM ET Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.

Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials — 4:30 PM ET Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.

Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors — 4:18 PM ET There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal challenge postponed — 4:09 PM ET The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading dispute.

Netanyahu says Flydubai flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination' — 3:59 PM ET Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

Netanyahu says Flydubai attacker had 'Islamist radical indoctrination' — 3:59 PM ET Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say — 3:45 PM ET The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.

Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad — 3:38 PM ET The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad — 3:38 PM ET The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next? — 3:25 PM ET The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next? — 3:25 PM ET The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

Fires break out at French schools as students protest over funding — 3:19 PM ET The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.

📰 Al Jazeera (15 stories)

Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow — 5:33 PM ET Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.

Joy for Germany and Klopp as Ronaldo-less Portugal win in Denmark — 5:22 PM ET Jurgen Klopp secures first win as Germany manager, while Cristiano Ronaldo's absence not felt by Portugal in Austria.

Protesters halt game as calls grow on Ireland to boycott second Israel game — 5:14 PM ET Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.

Most Americans say US-Israel war on Iran not worth fighting: Poll — 4:49 PM ET Nearly 70 percent of Americans say the US-Israeli war is not worth fighting, marking a significant spike since July.

Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank — 4:45 PM ET Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank

The filmmaker taking on Kenya’s colonised tea plantations — 4:29 PM ET The filmmaker taking on Kenya’s colonised tea plantations

ICC ends contract with French insurer amid US sanctions threat — 4:20 PM ET ICC and Axa terminate agreement amid mounting US criticism and looming financial restrictions on the court, FT reports.

Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move — 4:10 PM ET Ethiopia says it will shut its embassy in Asmara, declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata.

Manchester City breaches need tax implication answers, UK Parliament told — 4:08 PM ET HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been contacted in the United Kingdom about Man City's financial breaches.

Syria denies officials held ‘secret’ talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye — 4:02 PM ET Six sources from Syria, the US and Lebanon told Reuters news agency the reported meeting aimed to calm tensions.

Who is Capt. Smit, Machchhar, the pilot of the Flydubai flight? — 3:54 PM ET Captain Smit Machchhar from India is recovering from stab wounds he suffered in a Flydubai flight altercation.

Cornell rape allegations renew push to change New York sexual assault law — 3:47 PM ET New York law treats intoxicated victims differently depending on whether they willingly consumed alcohol or drugs.

What’s driving Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank? — 3:45 PM ET Attacks on Palestinians in the area are growing at unprecedented levels.

After Red Sea losses, Yemen’s government forces hold the line — 3:05 PM ET Air strikes and difficult terrain have prevented the Houthis from turning coastal gains into a wider breakthrough.

Saudi-led coalition says power station attacked in Medina, blames Houthis — 3:03 PM ET At the same time in Yemen, the Saudi-backed government army says it is inflicting heavy losses on the Houthis in Taiz.

📰 PBS NewsHour (10 stories)

New Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to IRS — 5:51 PM ET The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS as part of a proposed change to the annual tax form that nearly all worker…

California helicopter crash kills 2 people, leaves 2 hospitalized and 1 missing — 5:34 PM ET A medical helicopter transporting a patient crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said Thursday. Rescuers continued searching Thur…

State laws on intoxication and consent get new scrutiny after Cornell rape allegations — 5:20 PM ET Under New York state law, rape charges generally need to involve force or a clear refusal of sex, unless the victim is physically helpless due to being unconscious, or mentally incapacitated due to b…

Former cop who fatally shot Botham Jean in apartment that she mistook for hers gets parole — 5:09 PM ET A white Dallas police officer convicted of killing a Black man in his apartment that she mistook for her own was granted parole Thursday after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence.

What to know about Christa Gail Pike's case and Tennessee's previous botched executions — 5:01 PM ET A failed execution in Tennessee is raising more questions about the state's capital punishment protocols after Christa Gail Pike survived two doses of a lethal injection Wednesday evening.

WATCH: NASA launches Crew-13 to International Space Station — 4:54 PM ET Four astronauts rocketed into orbit Thursday on a space station mission that will stretch until spring, among them a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he's away.

Supreme Court intervenes in dispute over Kentucky church's plan to build shrine on residential land — 3:53 PM ET The nation's highest court will hear arguments in the coming months in its latest case involving religious rights.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage hits highest level in nearly 3 years — 3:37 PM ET The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%.

Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows — 3:30 PM ET A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump's policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and con…

Some states are helping graduate students pay for school. Here's what borrowers should know — 3:27 PM ET In all, there are roughly two dozen state student loan lenders that offer broad-based assistance to help students fill education funding gaps.

📰 The Guardian (8 stories)

Tennessee suspends executions as Christa Pike’s lawyer says failed lethal injection leaves her in critical condition — 5:44 PM ET Independent inquiry ordered after failed execution of Pike, who was convicted of 1994 murderChrista Pike: what we know so far about Tennessee woman’s failed executionTennessee’s governor on Thursday…

UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children — 5:41 PM ET Planned rule change forms part of Burnham’s bid to crack down on the ‘little charges that add up’Airlines will be blocked from charging parents extra to sit with their children on planes, according t…

Australia news live: eSafety warns online gaming can cause ‘serious harms’ to children; Atlassian to power solar farm — 5:36 PM ET Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMinns government vows to regulate labour hire in NSWThe Minns government has pledged to regulate labour hire in Ne…

Trump doesn’t rule out sending ICE to polling sites; US supreme court to review policy to detain immigrants challenging deportation – live — 5:35 PM ET Justices will consider whether immigrants have a right to a hearing to determine if they should remain detained while challenging their possible deportationSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe W…

Hitting the sweet spot: bear treats itself to baked goods at Colorado farmers’ market — 5:23 PM ET Shoppers and vendors in Aspen surprised by unusual customer as it stretched to sample stall offeringsFarmers’ market shoppers might not usually pay much attention to the local resident devouring fres…

Judge denies defense motion to declare Lindsay Clancy not guilty of murder — 4:27 PM ET Request for Clancy, 36, to be acquitted turned down nearly a month after first trial ended with deadlocked juryThe judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilt…

Supreme court to hear case challenging Trump’s immigration detention policy — 4:20 PM ET Court will review practice of indefinite detention for undocumented immigrants living in the US The US supreme court agreed on Thursday to take up a case challenging the Trump administration’s practi…

Trump doesn’t rule out declaring state of emergency before midterm elections — 3:20 PM ET President also dismissed low poll ratings as ‘fake numbers’ and deflected responsibility for Iran war in Time interviewUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump deflected responsibility for misle…

📰 TechCrunch (5 stories)

Lyft is paying $272.5M to settle lawsuit over how it classified drivers — 5:57 PM ET Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.

Kevin Mandia’s new ‘agent swarm’ security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation — 5:55 PM ET Kevin Mandia, best known as the founder of Mandiant, has a new startup that is using agent swarms to test and protect enterprises.

Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president — 5:08 PM ET President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you — 3:21 PM ET OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.

Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,800 times before space data centers get off the ground — 3:18 PM ET Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.

📰 The Atlantic (3 stories)

A Terrible Way to Die, a Terrifying Way to Survive — 4:59 PM ET America’s experiment with lethal injection has failed.

The 14 Movies to Look Out for This Fall — 3:08 PM ET The best new films coming this season take a close look at humanity.

I’m Calling for a Pause in the Development of the Universal Bone Dissolver — 3:05 PM ET A recent incident has raised my concerns: Last month, the Bone Dissolver unexpectedly dissolved a number of bones.

📰 Ars Technica (3 stories)

Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data — 4:28 PM ET It has been a bad month for federal government cybersecurity.

Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search — 4:11 PM ET The court acknowledges AI search comes with consequences, but it's not an antitrust issue.

Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis? — 3:19 PM ET Autonomous vehicle designers have to worry about riders getting frisky in public.

📰 NPR (3 stories)

The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids — 4:15 PM ET The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set off a firestorm of protests around the U.S. Her family is speaking out for the first time.

'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy — 3:49 PM ET Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.

A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice? — 3:44 PM ET The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?

📰 The Verge (2 stories)

Google’s new Guided Vision feature can help you read the fine print — 3:47 PM ET Guided Vision is launching in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices today to use AI to give real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at. By sharing your camera in Ge…

Android Central ‘will continue’ despite laying off its staff — 3:20 PM ET Android Central, a blog focused on the Android ecosystem, laid off its staff yesterday, but owner Future confirms to The Verge that the site will continue publishing. Yesterday, four of the six staff…

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📰 Wired
Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot
— Wired, 3:58 PM ET
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.

🏛️ Politics — 28 stories across 4 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Pentagon sending over 4,000 Marines, sailors to Middle East as buildup ramps up — 5:58 PM ET The Pentagon is sending over 4,000 Marines and sailors aboard three warships to the Middle East as the Navy buildup ramps up in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) theater. The USS Makin Island, a Was…

FBI arrests Energy Department employee accused of attempting to support Houthis — 5:54 PM ET The FBI on Thursday arrested a Department of Energy (DOE) employee at the Hanford, Wash., nuclear site under suspicion of trying to aid the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen, according t…

GOP lawmaker: Richard Nixon was 'couped out of office,' 'framed' during Watergate — 5:50 PM ET Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.V.) said on Thursday that former President Richard Nixon was “absolutely couped out of office” and added that he was “framed” during the infamous Watergate scandal. “We now know…

The Memo: Tennessee debacle revives bitter debate over death penalty — 5:24 PM ET The death penalty is back center stage in national politics in the most macabre of circumstances. Christa Pike, 50, who admits to the gruesome 1995 murder of classmate Colleen Slemmer, is in critical…

Republicans hit crunch time on data centers — 5:17 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story GOP wrestles with data center backlash weeks ahead of midterms Republicans are growing increasingly worried that data centers are a liability in the midte…

Live updates: Trump stumps in Texas, Oklahoma — 4:58 PM ET President Trump is in Denton, Texas, to tour the Peterbilt Motors factory on Thursday afternoon, set to deliver remarks about manufacturing and his economic agenda. He will then attend a rally in Dur…

UK-Iranian dual national arrested in US airbase RAF Fairford incident, police say — 4:53 PM ET British authorities on Thursday arrested a 27-year-old man with dual United Kingdom and Iranian nationality in connection to the thwarted alleged terrorist attack earlier this week on a U.S.-operated…

Khanna asks AI firms for information on efforts by China to access code — 4:49 PM ET The leading Democrat on the House's select committee to investigate the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is calling on the U.S.'s leading artificial intelligence labs for information on Beijing's allege…

Mortgage rates surge once again — 4:47 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Mortgage rates spike again to 7.28 percent The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate ros…

Senators give cold shoulder to Hegseth plan to cut admirals, generals — 4:30 PM ET Defense-focused senators are giving a cool reception to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposal to cut by 20 percent the number of nation’s admirals and generals. Several lawmakers said they had no…

Trump meme coin firm invites top buyers to 'exclusive' gala with the president — 4:25 PM ET The firm managing President Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin announced it is hosting an “exclusive” gala for the top 185 holders of the coin, featuring the president as a speaker. “An evening with 3 Legends…

Smith’s game-day texts reviewed by Schmitt never referenced basketball team names — 4:10 PM ET Text messages obtained by The Hill show former special counsel Jack Smith’s staff didn’t reference any basketball team names, adding to the confusion around why Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) errantly acc…

Trump says ‘it’s possible’ Iran war could cost him the midterms — 4:02 PM ET President Trump on Thursday said "it's possible" the Iran war could cost him the November midterm elections by risking Republican control of the House, Senate or both. "Well, it's possible. It should…

Retired major general: Hegseth 'playing Russian roulette' with US security — 3:55 PM ET Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his latest cuts to the military’s senior ranks, accusing the Pentagon chief of “playing Russian roulette” with U.S. national…

Federal Reserve vice chair says it ‘may take more time’ before hiking rates again — 3:44 PM ET Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said Thursday the central bank will wait to evaluate incoming economic data before deciding whether to hike interest rates again. “As we look ahead, my vie…

📰 Washington Post (10 stories)

Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead — 5:34 PM ET The diverted funds include tens of millions of dollars Congress approved for countries impacted by the war in Ukraine.

DOJ charges Boston man with threatening conservative podcaster Katie Miller — 5:30 PM ET Federal authorities on Thursday charged a Boston-area man with harassing Katie Miller, a conservative podcaster and wife of Trump aide Stephen Miller.

What is ketamine, the drug at the center of the alleged rape at Cornell? — 5:15 PM ET The controlled substance is approved as an anesthetic, but also has long been abused as a party and date rape drug.

Democrats sue over Pentagon’s changes to voter forms for Americans overseas — 5:07 PM ET Advocates for U.S. citizens overseas say the changes may spark confusion among eligible voters abroad and local election offices.

Trump illegally fired Seattle’s U.S. attorney, judge rules — 4:54 PM ET The ruling is the latest in a string of decisions finding that the administration bent federal law to keep loyalists in key prosecutorial posts.

Trump memecoin plans another gala amid backlash to self-enrichment — 4:44 PM ET The latest event will take place next month at the president’s golf club in Northern Virginia.

Trump wins approval for new White House visitor screening center — 4:15 PM ET The project, which would revamp how visitors enter the White House grounds, is one Trump construction effort that has drawn wide agreement.

Campaign-style Trump ads use money meant for border security, memorials — 4:13 PM ET The White House Office of Management and Budget added $20 million to the pot for commemorative events a day before DHS awarded an advertising contract of the same amount.

Congress just left town until after the midterm elections — 3:52 PM ET Republicans have to campaign without having done much to address the cost of living.

Trump sends out $500 ACA refunds and a letter promoting his record — 3:40 PM ET The rebate checks are headed to nearly 1 million people President Donald Trump says were overcharged under the Affordable Care Act.

📰 Politico (2 stories)

Top Democratic appropriator wants White House to pay for airing 'propaganda' — 3:41 PM ET Sen. Patty Murray is proposing to dock the Office of Management and Budget for violations.

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📰 New York Times
Our Reporter Emailed the F.B.I. Hackers. They Wrote Back.
— New York Times, 3:57 PM ET
Dustin Volz, a Times reporter who covers cybersecurity, wanted to help readers understand a huge breach of government data that could put workers and families at risk.

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📰 Yahoo Sports (50 stories)

theScore Bet Promo Code YAHOOBONUS: Get Up to $1,000 Back for Steelers vs. Browns — 5:57 PM ET The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Cleveland Thursday night for an AFC North rivalry game, and theScore Bet promo code YAHOOBONUS gives new customers a chance to receive a Bet Reset worth up to $1,000…

Victor Wembanyama speaks out against NBA players promoting betting, prediction markets: 'I will never do that' — 5:56 PM ET LeBron James has a Polymarket deal. Giannis Antetokounmpo has a Kalshi deal. Victor Wembanyama has no plans to join them.

Downing Street responds after Prime Minister 'backs' Manchester City owners amid charges — 5:54 PM ET UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been accused of 'backing' Manchester City's owners after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, prompting a statement from Downing S…

Jakobi Meyers a limited participant Thursday — 5:54 PM ET Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers continues to be listed as limited because of injury

Top HS football games of the week: No. 10 Los Gatos visits No. 2 Pittsburg — 5:53 PM ET When No. 10 Los Gatos travels to No. 2 Pittsburg on Friday, it will be a matchup of public school powers succeeding despite losing players to private school recruiting.

Fantasy football sleepers: 12 streamers to target for NFL Week 4 — 5:52 PM ET Who are some under-the-radar players you can pick up to drop into your fantasy football lineups for Week 4?

Igor Felisberto goal gives Brazil U20 win over the United States — 5:50 PM ET Right-back Igor Felisberto opened the scoring for Brazil’s Under-20 National Team this Thursday (10/01) by netting the first goal of the match against the United States in a 2-0 win at Pinatar Arena.…

Revealed: Dybala turned down Napoli and Juve to stay at Roma, Gasperini played ‘key role’ in renewal talks — 5:50 PM ET Paulo Dybala renewed his contract, which expired on June 30, for another season this summer. One of the main reasons for this is Gian Piero Gasperini’s willingness to do so and the harmony between t.…

Odds, winner picks for Dolphins at Vikings, full Week 4 schedule — 5:49 PM ET Our Week 4 predictions are here. Join our season-long picks pool.

Resilience powering the Raiders’ renaissance thus far in 2026 campaign — 5:48 PM ET With their backs against the wall, Klint Kubiak’s football team showing the resolve winning programs have game-to-game

Ranking the Dodgers’ 4 New Special Food Items for Playoffs — 5:47 PM ET The Dodgers are rolling out four new food items for the playoffs. We ranked them in order of excitement level.

Jonas Urbig reveals Neuer texted him before his Germany debut — 5:47 PM ET Bayern Munich goalkeeper Jonas Urbig got to make his Germany debut on Thursday, keeping a clean sheet in their 2-0 victory over Serbia.Speaking in a post-match interview, he revealed that former Germ…

Ravens need to establish a cohesive offensive line identity — 5:46 PM ET Recent Jesse Minter comments suggest the Ravens are still seeking their best offensive line combination, especially now that there is uncertainty.

Texas A&M vs. Arkansas: Five things to watch in Week 5 SEC showdown — 5:46 PM ET Here are five things to watch in Texas A&M football's matchup against Arkansas in Week 5.

Tony Pollard back on practice field Thursday — 5:45 PM ET Titans RB Tony Pollard fully practices Thursday after missing first practice of week

Why was Silvia Cristobal goal for Real Madrid was disallowed vs. Man City in Women's Champions League? — 5:45 PM ET With the new season of the UEFA Women's Champions League under way, Real Madrid thought they had secured a statement victory at home on a late winner, but saw the moment nullified by the referee.

Lions injury update: Detroit EDGE makes full return on Thursday — 5:45 PM ET Here's a look at the Detroit Lions' Thursday injury report ahead of its "Sunday Night Football" date at the Carolina Panthers.

Jaylen Brown assesses early days with 76ers as training camp continues — 5:45 PM ET Star forward Jaylen Brown assesses the early days with the Philadelphia 76ers as training camp continues.

Malik Olajuwon, the son of NBA Hall of Famer and former UH star Hakeem Olajuwon, commits to SMU — 5:45 PM ET Malik Olajuwon, a four-star recruit at shooting guard, had played at IMG Academy in Florida and picked SMU over Minnesota.

Angel Reese elevated into the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in her first season with the Atlanta Dream — 5:45 PM ET In her first season with the Dream, Angel Reese earned the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award.

Jaguars vs. Bengals Week 4 Preview: The Orange and Black Insider — 5:45 PM ET The Bengals have a huge inter-divisional contest this Sunday against the Jaguars.

Tiger Woods reacts after Team USA’s Presidents Cup win as Trump praises comeback — 5:45 PM ET Tiger Woods reacted after Team USA’s record Presidents Cup comeback, while Donald Trump praised the 17-13 victory at Medinah.

Republic of Ireland and Austria draw in game briefly halted by protests — 5:45 PM ET Troy Parrott's double is not enough to earn the Republic of Ireland victory as Austria fight back to draw a Uefa Nations League game in Dublin twice briefly interrupted by protests in the first half.

Aaron Donald update has Rams in serious trouble ahead of Week 4 clash with Eagles — 5:44 PM ET The latest update on defensive tackle Aaron Donald leaves the Los Angeles Rams in serious trouble.

Ja'Marr Chase's response to topic of Travis Hunter's growth? Crickets — 5:44 PM ET Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase had nothing to say when asked about 2025 second overall draft pick Travis Hunter's growth.

Ja'Marr Chase's response to topic of Travis Hunter's growth? Crickets — 5:44 PM ET Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase had nothing to say when asked about 2025 second overall draft pick Travis Hunter's growth.

Ex-White Sox star roasts Astros after lopsided AL Wild Card Series — 5:44 PM ET Former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski criticized the Houston Astros after Chicago swept the two-game American League Wild Card Series at Daikin Park. The White Sox won 6-3 on Tuesday and 7…

For the Record: The American has a 34-year rematch, a touchdown collector, and a 28-year-old punter — 5:44 PM ET Week 5 in the American features a neighborhood reunion and a reminder of the people who preserve these stories.

AZ Digest. Arizona Athletic Grounds lands a big deal — 5:43 PM ET The latest sports news and updates happening around Arizona.

NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider wonders if Raptors, Pelicans could be blockbuster trade partners this season — 5:43 PM ET The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back from the Clippers, but they may look to make another big move later in the season to further fortify…

Dortmund defender Ryerson suffers another injury on international duty — 5:43 PM ET Four days after leaving the pitch against Portugal with an injury, Julian Ryerson was substituted off in the 16th minute in Norway’s 2-1 defeat to Wales. Despite doubts over his availability ahead o.…

Tzolis injured as Greece draw with Netherlands — 5:42 PM ET Greece lose Arsenal's Christos Tzolis to injury and let a two-goal lead slip to draw with the Netherlands in the Nations League.

Emanuel Navarrete reveals his game plan for O’Shaquie Foster — 5:42 PM ET On October 24, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Emanuel Navarrete faces O’Shaquie Foster in a WBO/IBF/WBC super featherweight unification bout, live on DAZN. This is undoubtedly one of the best f…

Manchester City could face $1 billion-plus bill as Arsenal, United, Liverpool, and Spurs to sue — 5:41 PM ET Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching Premier League spending rules, and now rival clubs are reportedly considering legal action against the club

Colorado football’s 2006 Texas Tech upset remains a Folsom classic — 5:41 PM ET Colorado football ended a 10-game losing streak with a 30-6 dismantling of Texas Tech in a defining 2006 Folsom Field victory.

Former Bills Pro-Bowler Blasts Patriots Fans as 'Terrible,' 'Entitled' — 5:40 PM ET There is still some bad blood between Micah Hyde and Patriots fans.

2027 defensive lineman to visit Vols for Auburn football game — 5:40 PM ET Tennessee will host a 2027 in-state defensive lineman for the Auburn football game.

Mike McDaniel blames himself for Chargers' woes, remains confident of turnaround — 5:40 PM ET Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel blames himself for the problems the team is experiencing on offense, but is confident they can be fixed.

Jim Harding takes blame for Michigan line struggles — 5:39 PM ET Michigan coach Jim Harding says the offensive line is improving but still not where it needs to be.

Young, irreverent White Sox 'like a college team' partying through MLB playoffs — 5:39 PM ET Chicago is "celibate for Sean," irreverent, and in the American League Divisional Series. Meet the young, surprising Chicago White Sox, America.

“A day I'm very proud of” – Gnabry on captaining Germany — 5:39 PM ET With Joshua Kimmich not part of the squad for Germany's final two games of the international break, Serge Gnabry wore the captain's armband in Thursday's 2-0 win over Serbia as the player with the mo…

Browns fans split on whether to be optimistic about Deshaun Watson vs. still wanting a change at QB — 5:38 PM ET Browns fans are showing more support to Deshaun watson, but he hasn't won over everyone.

Is Cam Ward pressing? How Titans QB coach evaluated INT vs. Giants — 5:38 PM ET Tennessee Titans quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney shared his evaluation of Cam Ward's interception against the Giants.

Is Cam Ward pressing? How Titans QB coach evaluated INT vs. Giants — 5:38 PM ET Tennessee Titans quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney shared his evaluation of Cam Ward's interception against the Giants.

Is this the end for 'betrayed' Ronaldo - and would Portugal miss him? — 5:38 PM ET Portugal fans get a look at what the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era might look like in their 4-2 Nations League victory over Denmark.

What Clemson baseball commit Ethan O'Byrne of Jackson brings to the Tigers — 5:38 PM ET One of Ohio's top high school baseball pitching prospects, Ethan O'Byrne of Jackson commits to Clemson University.

Former MLB star applauds Padres’ series victory over Cubs, but far tougher tests await — 5:38 PM ET The Padres did the opposite of what they did last year in the postseason: They overcame the Cubs. Now they have a date with the Brewers on the horizon, but...

theScore Bet Promo Code YAHOOBONUS: Bet Reset Up To $1,000 - October 2026 — 5:37 PM ET The current theScore Bet promo code is YAHOOBONUS, which offers new customers a $1,000 Bet Reset. New users receive up to $1,000 in bonus bets if their qualifying first cash wager loses.

📰 CBS Sports (28 stories)

Use FanDuel promo code to get $250 in bonus bets by targeting Steelers vs. Browns, Thursday Night Football — 5:53 PM ET Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Thursday to get your bonus bets

Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech prediction, odds, time: Week 5 college football Friday picks by proven model — 5:51 PM ET The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the Friday matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

Use DraftKings promo code to claim $150 in bonus bets by targeting Steelers vs Browns, Thursday Night Football — 5:50 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for Browns vs. Steelers on Thursday Night Football

Browns vs. Steelers predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Thursday Night Football' picks from advanced model — 5:29 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed its Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns picks for NFL Week 4 on Thursday at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland

Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. headed to IR, opening door for Alvin Kamara — 5:20 PM ET Etienne's hamstring injury could create an opportunity for Kamara to reclaim his former role

Women's Champions League Power Rankings: Barcelona lead the pack as Bayern Munich surge to second — 5:19 PM ET After Matchday 2 Barcelona aren't a surprise, but Arsenal's struggles and Bayern's strength have kept things interesting

Best Week 5 college football betting promos: Get nearly $3,000 in bonuses from top betting apps, sportsbooks — 5:03 PM ET Top Week 5 college football betting apps include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, Fanatics and Hard Rock Bet

Florida State, Mike Norvell enter key stretch with coach's future in question, Jimbo Fisher rumors swirling — 4:54 PM ET While Norvell navigates a pivotal midseason stretch, the search for a new athletic director and behind-the-scenes Fisher chatter complicate the future in Tallahassee

Fantasy football Week 4 PPR Cheat Sheet: David Montgomery a boom-bust RB2 play as Houston committee emerges — 4:52 PM ET Set your best Week 4 lineup with our PPR cheat sheet, breaking down every player in consideration

Why Texans can bounce back from 0-3 start for second straight year, return to playoffs in 2026 — 4:49 PM ET Misfortune and a key injury make Houston's three-game losing streak look worse than it really is

Week 4 Fantasy Football injuries: Expecting Puka Nacua and Nico Collins back, DeVonta Smith concern — 4:47 PM ET Subhead: Puka Nacua and Nico Collins could return in Week 4, while injuries to Justin Jefferson and D'Andre Swift demand attention

Fantasy football trade targets: From Chase Brown to Keaton Mitchell, Dave Richard's buy-low RB list is robust — 4:30 PM ET Should you target volume-heavy starters like Hall and Quinshon Judkins or stash high-upside depth pieces like RJ Harvey and Keaton Mitchell?

Fantasy football rankings Week 4: Dave Richard makes tough decisions who to start, sit and flex — 4:22 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

Ohio State vs. Iowa prediction, pick, odds, spread: Buckeyes face another road test at Hawkeyes — 4:04 PM ET No. 5 Ohio State travels to Iowa City for a Big Ten showdown with the No. 14 Hawkeyes

How to bet on 2026 Week 5 college football: Betting guide, odds, trends, promos, apps, schedule, previews — 4:03 PM ET Our college football betting guide tells you where to bet on CFB Week 5, gives odds, betting trends, schedule, promo offers, and more

Navy vs. Air Force prediction, pick, odds, spread: Falcons aim to snap two-game skid against Midshipmen — 4:02 PM ET The first game in the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series takes place Saturday when Navy travels to Air Force

Miami vs. Clemson prediction, pick, odds, spread: Hurricanes look to prove status as ACC's king — 4:01 PM ET ACC frontrunner and No. 4 Miami travels to Death Valley for a Saturday night clash at Clemson

Alabama vs. Mississippi State prediction, pick, odds, spread: Star QBs headline SEC showdown — 4:00 PM ET Two unbeaten SEC rivals square off in Starkville as Keelon Russell leads a high-powered Tide offense against Kamario Taylor and the surging Bulldogs

UFC 332 predictions, odds, best bets: Natalia Silva, Payton Talbott props, underdog among picks to consider — 3:58 PM ET The action heats up on Saturday night in Los Angeles and there's plenty of ways to get in on it

Malik Olajuwon commits to SMU: Son of Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is first 2027 commitment for Mustangs — 3:56 PM ET The son of one of the best centers in NBA history is the No. 87-ranked player in the 2027 recruiting cycle by 247Sports

Angel Reese named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year after standout first season with Dream — 3:45 PM ET Reese has excelled in Atlanta after being traded by the Chicago Sky

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Braves-Phillies Game 3, Steelers at Browns and more — 3:33 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

HQ PM Newsletter 10/1/2026 — 3:32 PM ET What to watch Thursday: Browns host Steelers on TNF, Phillies-Braves Game 3 + more best bets

Alabama, Florida among top 25 teams on upset alert in treacherous Week 5 for those on the road — 3:18 PM ET Beware when unbeatens go on the road as narrow favorites in conference play

2026 WNBA awards winners: Dream's Angel Reese wins Defensive Player of the Year for first time — 3:14 PM ET Awards season has arrived in the WNBA and the Lynx are well represented among early honorees

Which top 25 teams are leaking oil? Indiana, Ole Miss among 5 squads that enter October showing warts — 3:08 PM ET Five teams whose bubble could burst long before a College Football Playoff appearance

📰 BBC Sport (4 stories)

Highlights: Wales 2-1 Norway — 5:26 PM ET Watch the best of the action as Wales come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in the Nations League.

Man City hold on to claim draw against Real Madrid — 5:11 PM ET Khadija Shaw scores a superb equaliser before Real Madrid have a late goal chalked off as the sides play out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Joie Stadium.

Real Madrid keen on Quansah - Friday's gossip — 3:45 PM ET Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah, Liverpool are monitoring Club Tijuana's teenage midfielder Giberto Mora, plus more.

Unheralded Stewart stars at Alfred Dunhill Links — 3:10 PM ET On a day when Matt Fitzpatrick began his quest for a fifth win of the year, Robert MacIntyre reacted furiously to a drone and Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter made a DP World Tour return after an absence…

📰 The Guardian (3 stories)

Shaw secures WCL draw against Real Madrid as Manchester City show spirit after week of turmoil — 5:08 PM ET Manchester City played out a high-quality draw with Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League after an unprecedented week of off-field tension at the English club.The result – which was a fair refl…

Neco Williams fires revitalised Wales to fightback win against 10-man Norway — 4:58 PM ET On a night when Erling Haaland moped around the pitch, dragging his hulking frame across the Cardiff turf, Wales registered a welcome victory over 10-man Norway and their first this year. Daniel Jame…

Women’s tennis tour announces prize money parity with men’s events — 3:54 PM ET WTA announces ‘major milestone’ in fight for equalityCombined WTA 1000 events to award equal prize moneyAll combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award women equal prize ⁠money to the men from 2027, the…

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📰 Variety (10 stories)

Venom Frontman Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant Dies at 63 — 5:42 PM ET Conrad “Cronos” Lant, the frontman for the legendary Northern British heavy metal band Venom, has died, according to a post on the band’s social media sites and the Guardian. No cause of death was ci…

Ynon Kreiz, as Co-CEO of Paramount, to Receive Pay Package Worth More Than $46.5 Million — 4:44 PM ET Ynon Kreiz, as David Ellison’s right-hand man at the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery, is getting a big pay bump over his pay package as CEO of Mattel. Kreiz, 61, signed an initial five-year e…

‘Bachelor’ Producers Send Legal Threat to Chris Harrison’s New Dating Show ‘The Vow’; Fox Nation Fights Back ‘Malicious and Vindictive’ Claims — 4:33 PM ET Warner Bros. TV and Fox Nation are butting heads over the latter’s upcoming series, “The Vow,” hosted by former “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison. In the letter obtained by Variety, sent Sept. 18, WBTV,…

Chris Hansen Confronts ‘Primetime’: The Tragic Ending, Seeing His Love Life Onscreen and Considering Legal Action Against A24 Because ‘They Exploited Me’ — 4:26 PM ET “Primetime” is a box office overachiever, but the subject of the A24 film calls it a “complete work of fiction.” Lance Oppenheim’s movie centers on “To Catch a Predator,” the popular “Dateline” segme…

‘Landman’ Season 3: Colm Feore, Mustafa Speaks, Bobbi Salvor Menuez, Francesca Xuereb Promoted to Series Regular Status — 4:00 PM ET “Landman” Season 3 is officially in production, with the hit Paramount+ oil industry drama promoting four cast members to series regular status. Colm Feore (Nate), Mustafa Speaks (Boss), Bobbi Salvor…

‘Scrubs’ Writer Eric Weinberg Goes on Trial for Rape and Sex Assault of Seven Women — 3:58 PM ET Jurors were told Thursday that TV writer Eric Weinberg posed as an amateur photographer in order to lure seven women to his Los Feliz home where he sexually assaulted them. Weinberg, 66, was a writer…

‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 Hits 7 Million U.S. Viewers in Three Days as Season Reaches Average of Nearly 19 Million Globally — 3:44 PM ET The seventh episode of “Lanterns” reached 7 million viewers in the U.S. in its first three days of availability. That total comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on HBO’…

Kelly Clarkson Says ‘I Love AI’ but AI Artists Should Not Be on the Same Music Charts as Humans — 3:27 PM ET Kelly Clarkson has shared her admittedly “controversial” opinion on artificial intelligence, saying she thinks it can do “amazing things” but shouldn’t be able to create anything that competes with h…

Chase Infiniti to Star in Dylan Clark’s ‘Portrait of God’ at Lionsgate With Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele Producing — 3:25 PM ET Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Chase Infiniti (“One Battle After Another,” “The Testaments”) will star in “Portrait of God,” from up-and-coming horror filmmaker Dylan Clark. Lionsgate has acquired the…

‘Behemoth!,’ Starring Pedro Pascal, to Close Newport Beach Film Festival — 3:15 PM ET The 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will close with “Behemoth!” on Oct. 22, with writer and director Tony Gilroy set to attend. Pedro Pascal stars as gifted cellist Alex Serian, who returns h…

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Ynon Kreiz Gets $31.5 Million Signing Bonus In Five-Year Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal — 5:30 PM ET An SEC filing discloses that Kreiz will receive annual compensation valued at around $30M in the deal.

Streaming Ratings: ‘Neagley’ Outmuscles ‘Monster’ and ‘Reacher’ for Top Spot — 4:54 PM ET The Prime Video spinoff puts up premiere week numbers in line with 'Reacher's' 2022 debut.

Nithya Raman Promises She’ll Be a “Relentless Advocate” for Hollywood — 4:39 PM ET Addressing a showbiz crowd, the mayoral candidate says she’s uniquely positioned to represent the industry.

Google Wins Dismissal of PMC Lawsuit Over AI Search Snippets — 4:32 PM ET The court said the issue isn't in the realm of antitrust laws and should be decided by lawmakers. Publishers have seen drops in search traffic because of AI overviews.

‘Landman’ Ups 4 Actors to Series Regulars as Season 3 Begins Filming — 4:00 PM ET Colm Feore, Mustafa Speaks, Bobbi Salvor Menuez and Francesca Xuereb are all elevated when the Billy Bob Thornton series returns.

Proceeds From Parke’s New Pink Sweatshirt Support Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families — 3:47 PM ET The viral brand's latest limited-edition mockneck is part of its ongoing partnership with Pink Aid.

Anonymous Content, Higher Ground to Produce Feature Film Adaptation of ‘Baldwin: A Love Story’ — 3:22 PM ET The move comes as Anonymous moves into becoming a financier of films, rather than just a fee-for-hire production company, with backer Laurene Powell Jobs joining the board.

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Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors — 4:18 PM ET There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

Sexual assault case dismissed against Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith — 3:49 PM ET Actor Mike Smith had been charged with sexual assault in 2025 for an alleged incident in 2017.

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📰 New York Times
Art Gallery Shows to See in October
— New York Times, 5:21 PM ET
This week in Newly Reviewed, Travis Diehl covers Celeste Dupuy-Spencer’s visionary pictures, Marc Kokopeli’s jewelry store, Michael Assiff’s depictions of environmental spoilage, and Alfredo Jaar’s r…
📰 The Guardian
The Celebrity Traitors review – Ross Kemp really needs to get a grip
— The Guardian, 4:15 PM ET
The most hotly anticipated TV show of the year is here! And a number of the stars – ahem Grant Mitchell – are struggling already …Warning: this article contains spoilers for episode one of The Celebr…

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