⚡ News Roundup: 215 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 5)

Prime Video Debuts First Look at ‘Bloodaxe’ Series From ‘Vikings’ Creator (TV News Roundup) — Variety, 6:00 PM ET Prime Video debuted first look images for “Bloodaxe,” a new original series from “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst. “Bloodaxe” Season 1 follows the rise of Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyn…

Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost two years — TechCrunch, 5:54 PM ET The company is deliberately limiting production after years of struggling to find mass-market demand for its EVs.

Justice Dept. Officials Objected to Biden-Era Covid Memo, Report Shows — New York Times, 5:53 PM ET The Trump administration painted the memo as evidence of bias against conservatives. But it has also forced out many of the career Justice Department and F.B.I. officials who objected at the time.

Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 62 — Hollywood Reporter, 5:51 PM ET He also starred in the soap operas 'Another World' and 'Port Charles.'

André DeShields, Brandon Dirden, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Cheryl Wills Named AAFCA Goes to Broadway Honorees (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, 5:48 PM ET The African American Film Critics Association has set the lineup for its fifth AAFCA Goes to Broadway Luncheon. Tony winner André DeShields, Tony nominee Brandon Dirden and Emmy winners Jasmine Cepha…

Reflection AI releases first open model to rival China — The Hill, 5:48 PM ET The open source startup Reflection AI released its first open-weight model on Monday, stating it rivals leading open technologies made in the U.S. and China. Reflection AI, which has the backing of t…

Paris Johnson Jr. out for season — Yahoo Sports, 5:48 PM ET The Cardinals left tackle

Justice Dept. Officials Objected to Biden-Era Covid Memo, Report Shows — 5:53 PM ET The Trump administration painted the memo as evidence of bias against conservatives. But it has also forced out many of the career Justice Department and F.B.I. officials who objected at the time.

Hispanic Voters Overwhelmingly Disapprove of Trump, New Poll Shows — 5:46 PM ET Latino voters, who shifted Republican in the 2024 presidential election, view the party more negatively than they have in the past decade, according to an NBC News/Telemundo poll released on Monday.

Burst of Attacks in Gulf Heightens Fears Over Fragile Energy Trade — 5:45 PM ET Strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia came as the region’s exporters were getting more oil to the world market.

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power — 5:43 PM ET Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.

In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency — 5:42 PM ET Flávio Bolsonaro’s first round lead leaves President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three weeks to find the votes to stop Brazil’s, and Latin America’s, rightward shift.

Russia Moves to Tamp Down Rumors About Plague Outbreak in Siberia — 5:29 PM ET The country’s consumer watchdog has said only that “an employee of an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk Region” contracted pneumonia.

Saudi and Yemeni Forces Attack Houthis to Retake Control of Red Sea Coast — 5:22 PM ET The offensive is an effort to wrest control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait from the Houthis, a militia in Yemen backed by Iran.

Nigeria Military Helicopter Crashes With 32 Onboard — 5:20 PM ET The crash was one of Nigeria’s worst military aviation accidents in years. The country has a history of fatal military aircraft crashes.

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Discoveries in Neuroscience — 5:09 PM ET Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were recognized for their work on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a technique that uses pulses of light to activate neurons in the brain.

Nashville Symphony Receives $10 Million Lifeline From Oracle — 5:01 PM ET The symphony announced last week that it was pausing the rest of the season after disclosing financial trouble. The concerts are back on now, thanks to a tech company gift.

How Congo’s Ebola Epidemic Got So Bad So Quickly — 5:00 PM ET What happened in Mangala, where residents were left with little outside support, helps explain how this outbreak became the worst seen in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Search for Gas in Moscow — 4:44 PM ET Our reporter Ivan Nechepurenko looks at gas stations in Moscow to see how severe the shortages have become as Ukrainian attacks target Russian refineries. An earlier version of this video misidentifi…

Why Cities and States Are Fighting Climate Change in Courtrooms — 4:40 PM ET Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies to try to cover the costs of extreme weather.

The Rise of Gig Economy Warfare — 4:34 PM ET An incident at a British air base may demonstrate a new era of low-intensity conflict.

What Are the Biggest Questions in Science Today? 100 Scientists Weigh In. — 4:33 PM ET We asked 100 scientists about unsolved problems in their fields. They sent back provocations — on the origins of life, the possibilities for human progress and much more.

College Students Flex Their Power in A.I. Investment Frenzy — 4:32 PM ET Dorm Room Fund, a program that lets college students invest in their peers, raised a new $50 million fund as the competition for young founders ramps up.

Brazil Election Could Give Bolsonaro a Key Role in Trump’s Latin America Map — 4:27 PM ET Flávio Bolsonaro, now the favorite to win Brazil’s presidency, would give President Trump a critical new ally in Latin America, particularly on security.

Brazil’s Problem Is Bigger Than Bolsonaro — 4:23 PM ET Brazil is fertile ground for authoritarian politics, no matter who wins this election.

They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns. — 4:18 PM ET What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.

Congress Is Supposed to Be More Powerful Than the Supreme Court. Why Isn’t It? — 4:13 PM ET Trump and his allies in the Capitol have revealed a problem that has been developing for decades.

High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed. — 4:05 PM ET Rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on households and businesses. But they are doing little to dampen enthusiasm for investments in A.I. infrastructure, which are contributing to inflation.

2 People, Including Winter Haven High School Student, Killed in Florida Bus Crash — 3:40 PM ET A school bus carrying 39 people to Winter Haven High School in Florida was struck by a sedan and rolled over, killing a student and a person in another vehicle, officials said.

Court Tosses ​​Sentence After A.I. Video of Victim ‘Forgiving’ His Killer Is Played — 3:15 PM ET An appellate court in Arizona threw out the prison sentence of a man convicted of manslaughter after an A.I.-generated video of his victim was played at a trial.

Trump claims he’s ‘doing great’ as his approval rating sinks to record low – live — 5:42 PM ET President downplays unfavorable polling as he travels to Nebraska to support Republicans ahead of the US midterm electionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailSend us your questions about how the Ir…

Woman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in Chicago — 5:27 PM ET Shavdon Gayden killed Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon in broad daylight while walking with her older sisterA woman has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a seven-year-old girl, with police de…

Coalition set to unveil dramatically deeper cuts to overseas migration as it fends off One Nation’s rise — 5:19 PM ET Sources say the opposition’s target will be below Labor’s but won’t match One Nation’s goal to limit net arrivals to 130,000Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition is…

Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in decades as case count rises to 1,000 — 5:09 PM ET Neighboring states are also reporting hundreds of cases, with over 3,800 recorded across the countryPennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, state health officials calculate, making…

NFL suspends line judge for swearing at Cardinals’ Trey McBride during game — 5:04 PM ET Incident came after tight end appealed non-callSecond official suspended for actions in Minnesota gameThe NFL has suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride.Line…

Conservatives propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome — 5:00 PM ET Party to unveil plans for one of UK’s ‘most significant military programmes since the cold war’ The Conservatives will announce plans to build a £10bn British “Iron Dome” similar to Israel’s air and…

Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86 — 4:42 PM ET Lord Archer died peacefully at home between writing sessions, his publisher saidThe author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86.Archer, who was a Conservative MP for five years befor…

London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet — 4:33 PM ET British Airways Boeing abruptly lost altitude over Ireland due to ‘technical issue’ and returned to HeathrowA flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency after a sudden and steep descent of 2…

Obama to appear at Abdul El-Sayed rally in critical Michigan Senate race — 4:29 PM ET Former president to visit 10 days before election day as victory for progressive challenger could tip Senate balanceBarack Obama will head to Detroit this month to rally with Abdul El-Sayed, a show o…

Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory — 4:06 PM ET Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surgeFlávio Bolsonaro is in pole position to win Brazil’s presidential election, after…

Max Chandler-Mather pitches Mamdani-style $25bn plan to nationalise 200 Coles and Woolworths supermarkets — 3:55 PM ET Former MP and Green Institute head says proposal for publicly owned supermarket chain will ease grocery pricesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 200 Coles and Woolwo…

Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations — 3:52 PM ET Student activists defend their actions as nonviolent, saying ‘property damage is not violent, condoning rape is’Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegationsStudent…

Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen — 3:44 PM ET Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territoryForces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas…

Republicans criticize Steve Hilton for ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled campaign ad — 3:28 PM ET Hilton faces heavy backlash from within his own party for ‘Just Try It’ ad amid his longshot bid for California governorSteve Hilton, the Republican candidate for California governor, is receiving he…

Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote — 3:10 PM ET European Green party says motion goes against its policy, with German Green co-leader calling it ‘intolerable and unacceptable’Zack Polanski may rue lack of leadership when Greens needed him to actTh…

Super-subs help France demolish Belgium with late flurry — 5:13 PM ET Michael Olise scores twice and assists as France come from 1-0 with 13 minutes left to beat Belgium 4-1

Ethiopia’s PM insists on access to Red Sea despite regional conflict threat — 5:10 PM ET Neighbouring countries say coastal states must govern Red Sea as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia.

Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia — 5:03 PM ET Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.

Brazil’s presidential race head for a tough runoff — 5:00 PM ET Brazil is heading into a fiercely contested presidential runoff after the first round revealed major gains for Bolsonaro

What’s next for Bosnia after elections? — 4:54 PM ET Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election strengthened nationalist parties.

Can Yemen retake territory seized by Houthis? — 4:52 PM ET The group has taken control of much of the Red Sea coast.

Israeli forces kill one, injure several in occupied West Bank — 4:49 PM ET Palestinians in West Bank are suffering increasing Israeli violence and repression.

Turkiye, Pakistan agree to military deployment to Saudi Arabia — 4:17 PM ET Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to Houthi attacks.

Premier League viewership in US up 20 percent among young Americans — 4:16 PM ET English Premier League viewership up 20 percent among young Americans following World Cup, Nielsen Sports data shows.

Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball — 4:09 PM ET Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball

Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters — 4:03 PM ET The latest suspected incursion on NATO's eastern flank increases fears that the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.

Freed Syrians recount torture in Israeli detention centre — 3:57 PM ET Syrians released from Israeli detention have described abuse behind bars.

Mexico seeks evidence of border shooting that prompted US troop deployment — 3:43 PM ET Mexico's Sheinbaum has expressed concern about US officials overstepping norms on security cooperation.

Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war — 3:01 PM ET Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford — 5:46 PM ET The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford — 5:46 PM ET The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 — 5:41 PM ET His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia — 5:33 PM ET Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia — 5:33 PM ET Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests — 5:18 PM ET France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar — 4:39 PM ET Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76 — 4:39 PM ET The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.

Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election — 3:30 PM ET Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.

Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election — 3:30 PM ET Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.

Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation — 3:13 PM ET As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.

England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender — 3:05 PM ET With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?

House Democrat targets candidate prediction market trades after opponent’s Kalshi penalty — 5:24 PM ET A new bill bans federal candidates from trading prediction market contracts related to their own elections and would result in a fine if violated.

Lucid's Q3 deliveries fall 6.7% as EV maker cuts production to align with demand — 5:04 PM ET Lucid delivered 3,806 EVs and produced 2,954 vehicles during the third quarter. That compared with 4,078 deliveries on production of 3,891 vehicles a year earlier.

'We had a threat': Trump explains U.S. moving long-range bombers from UK — 4:53 PM ET The U.S. Air Force B-1 bombers removed from England have been used in strikes on Iran.

Brazilian stocks jump as Bolsonaro now seen as heavy favorite to win presidency — 4:41 PM ET The moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday. Bolsonaro will face incumbent Lula da Silva in a runoff on Oct. 25.

Nasdaq closes at fresh record as tech shares rise and traders look past higher yields — 4:24 PM ET Stocks are coming off a week defined by surging Treasury yields and a surprisingly weak jobs report that helped ease concerns about another Fed rate hike.

SpaceX stock climbs to highest since June, returning Musk to trillionaire status — 4:10 PM ET SpaceX shares have bounced almost 60% off their low in early August, boosted by the company's AI business and Starship progress.

AI researcher warns 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary' in NYC hearing — 4:08 PM ET The leading AI labs facing intensifying scrutiny over their safety and security practices.

TNT Sports head Luis Silberwasser to depart Skydance as CBS Sports chief David Berson takes over combined global sports group — 3:39 PM ET TNT Sports chief Luis Silberwasser will be leaving a combined Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery company, sources tell CNBC.

Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost two years — 5:54 PM ET The company is deliberately limiting production after years of struggling to find mass-market demand for its EVs.

OpenAI will start watermarking ChatGPT’s text in the EU — 4:36 PM ET OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to comply with the AI Act. Editing can make the invisible marks harder to detect, it says.

Etched fields funding offers at $40B+ valuation, sources say — 4:24 PM ET Just a couple of months after its last big raise, the AI chip startup is already being plied with investment offers at double or more its current value, sources tell TechCrunch.

After Factory’s public spat with Khosla, Menlo proudly invests — 3:38 PM ET Days after Vinod Khosla called Factory a struggling also-ran, Menlo has shown up with a check and a glowing blog post.

Reflection debuts Beam, an open-weight AI model to rival Chinese models at lower compute cost — 3:33 PM ET Reflection is aiming Beam and future models at enterprises and sovereign nations. The pitch is to build “AI factories,” a product that would let institutions build their own customized, local AI syst…

Reverse-engineered games: All the news on video game decomps, recomps, VR and web and 3D ports — 5:17 PM ET It’s a wild time for retro gaming. Thanks to decompilations and recompilations of classic titles, those games are becoming unshackled from their proprietary code and original hardware to be ported to…

The Matic is the first robovac to get an FCC ban waiver, not that it needs it — 5:15 PM ET The Matic is our favorite robot vacuum and robo-mop, and it's also now the first to escape the FCC's Roomba ban. Well, sort of - because the Matic wasn't banned to begin with. Here's what's actually…

This startup is issuing AI-generated acne prescriptions — 4:14 PM ET People in Utah can now use AI to get a prescription for acne treatment. On Monday, healthcare startup Nolla Health announced that users in the state can scan their faces using its app, allowing its A…

All the drama around AI’s takeover of mathematics — 3:28 PM ET This past year, OpenAI, Anthropic, and other labs have announced breakthroughs on numerous long-standing mathematical problems, in some cases pushing well beyond what researchers expected current sys…

Wikipedia operator says OpenAI’s ‘rogue’ bots may be linked to a May outage — 3:05 PM ET Following many recent disclosures about AI agents accessing third-party websites and services, the Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts Wikipedia, says that it "can confirm that we have discovered some…

Cable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership cap — 4:47 PM ET Cable industry to sue, says FCC can't repeal TV ownership limit set by Congress.

Texas city demands $2M for public records on Flock usage — 4:31 PM ET Prices of public records tracking cops' use of Flock go up as backlash swells.

Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27 — 3:14 PM ET The tool can free up over 12GB of storage.

Laotian man deported by U.S. to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison — 4:01 PM ET Phone Chomsavanh was among five immigrants deported to Eswatini — where he has no ties — in July 2025 in the early days of the Trump administration's secretive and highly contentious third-country de…

Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book — 3:40 PM ET Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the "biggest regret of my career" and that he also "should've stoppe…

WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics is … — 3:09 PM ET The Nobel Prize in physics will be announced Tuesday.

The Curse of the Incumbent — 5:28 PM ET The wave of voter anger that swept the globe in 2024 is still rolling.

Hegseth’s One Percent — 3:28 PM ET A cult of military superiority over civilians is not only unwarranted, but actively dangerous.

Fewer than half of young Americans are ‘thriving,’ poll shows — 3:45 PM ET The decline in young people's optimism about their lives has been most pronounced since the pandemic.

Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change — 3:23 PM ET After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the justices would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.

Reflection AI releases first open model to rival China — 5:48 PM ET The open source startup Reflection AI released its first open-weight model on Monday, stating it rivals leading open technologies made in the U.S. and China. Reflection AI, which has the backing of t…

Trump's deportation agenda haunts him in two high-profile House races — 5:39 PM ET President Trump’s deportation agenda is haunting him in two key House races as polls show Latino voters turning on the president and Republicans a month out from the midterm elections. The issue is a…

Supreme Court hears major climate case — 5:36 PM ET {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Justices appear unconvinced by oil arguments Several Supreme Court Justices appeared skeptical Monday of a request from oil companies…

Vance-Cruz battle suggests GOP gloves coming off in presidential fight — 5:33 PM ET When Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) traded increasingly personal barbs over the last few days, one thing was clear: Not only is the 2028 Republican primary officially underway bu…

Trump says Russia plague reports concerning: Microbes 'stronger and smarter' — 5:25 PM ET President Trump said Monday he is concerned about the suspected plague case in Russia, saying the U.S. is “looking at it very strongly.” The State Department said Monday it was monitoring the suspect…

Trump says he will 'certainly look at' establishing US military base in Lithuania — 5:10 PM ET President Trump said Monday he will “certainly look at” establishing a U.S. military base in Lithuania a week after the country’s prime minister said he would welcome U.S. service members into the Ba…

Pennsylvania measles cases pass 1K mark amid outbreak — 5:10 PM ET Pennsylvania has now recorded more than 1,000 measles cases as of the state's most recent update, exceeding the other state outbreaks by hundreds. The Pennsylvania Department of Health's updated dash…

Trump administration proposes new crypto rules — 5:01 PM ET Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump admin proposes new crypto rules The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) unveiled new…

Democratic super PAC pulls down ads in North Carolina as Roy Cooper dominates Senate race polling — 4:49 PM ET A super PAC linked to Senate Democratic leadership is pulling down ads this week in North Carolina, including about $500,000 in TV advertising and roughly $50,000 in digital advertising, amid polls s…

Trump calls for media outlets to be ‘arrested’ over rally coverage — 4:49 PM ET President Trump said Monday that reporters from The New York Times and other media outlets should be “arrested” over their coverage of his Saturday rally in Ohio. “The Ohio Arena was already full to…

Trump: Refinery disruptions, not Hormuz, are driving gas prices — 4:43 PM ET President Trump on Monday claimed that disruptions to oil refineries are driving up the soaring cost of gas, not Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the start of the U.S.-Israeli conflic…

Permanent daylight saving time: Why this Republican senator disagrees with it, despite Trump’s support — 4:40 PM ET Trump went so far as to share his personal cellphone number online. Still, Sen. Cotton isn't supporting permanent daylight saving time.

Tech watchdog urges Democrats to hit GOP over high data center costs — 4:36 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tech watchdog urges Democrats to hit GOP over high data center costs The Tech Oversight Project is laying out a closing message for Democrats on data cent…

Woman sues Trump administration after being shot five times by immigration agent — 4:31 PM ET Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman who was shot five times by an immigration agent, sued the federal government Monday for damages, with her attorneys saying new analysis of the scene will prove the o…

Replica Oval Office near the White House gets a new Trump makeover. Gold is everywhere — 4:22 PM ET The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.

How Democrats Have Changed the Way They Talk About Trans Issues — 3:44 PM ET Democrats competing in historically conservative territory in the midterms are more aggressively responding to Republican attacks casting them as extreme.

‘Kramer/Fauci’ Review: A Thrilling Episode From the AIDS Battlefield — 3:37 PM ET Daniel Fish’s staging of a C-SPAN segment reveals the complex yet tender relationship between the fiery Larry Kramer and the diplomatic Anthony Fauci.

Paris Johnson Jr. out for season — 5:48 PM ET The Cardinals left tackle

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson injury update could impact Browns Week 6 chances — 5:48 PM ET The Cleveland Browns schedule could get much easier if Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses Week 6 with an injury

Packers Discussion: How are you feeling about the team after Week 4? — 5:46 PM ET Jordan Love played really well against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and more importantly he looked confident in his line

Kickoff time, channel for Wisconsin vs. UCLA to be revealed next week — 5:46 PM ET The Badgers won’t find out their game time for Week 7 until next weekend.

Khalil Mack Expected to Become Trade Candidate as Chargers’ Season Spirals to 0-4 — 5:46 PM ET The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-4, and the consequences of their disastrous start could soon reach Khalil Mack. The veteran edge rusher was already being mentioned as a potential trade candidate befor…

The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, Episode 358: Juventus’ fixture list is going to get very busy soon — 5:46 PM ET We’re in the final days of the longest in-season international break ever, but once the games get going again for Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus squad, there’s going to be little time to actually rest…

NFL referee, line judge suspended after altercations with players — 5:46 PM ET Longtime NFL referee Adrian Hill and 24-year line judge Jeff Seeman have been suspended after altercations with players during Week 4 games.

USWNT calls up Jaelin Howell to replace injured Sam Coffey for Spain friendlies — 5:46 PM ET Gotham FC midfielder Jaelin Howell is being called up by the U.S. women’s national team to replace Manchester City’s Sam Coffey for its upcoming friendlies against World Cup champion Spain. The U.S.…

Buccaneers Week 5 injury report brings good news for Rueben Bain Jr. — 5:45 PM ET Rueben Bain Jr. was listed as a full participant Monday as the Buccaneers began a short week before facing the Cowboys.

Montella: ‘A new level for Turkiye, we played a little better than Italy’ — 5:45 PM ET Vincenzo Montella warns Turkiye are doing the best they can at ‘a new level’ in the Nations League after a 3-1 defeat to Italy. ‘They introduced €350m worth of players off the bench.’It was ...

Tony Romo could make a surprising return to the Cowboys — 5:45 PM ET Tony Romo is suddenly available after ending his 9-year run with CBS Sports, creating an unexpected opening for his next career move. A return to the Dallas Cowboys would be surprising, but a footbal…

Joe Alt injury: Latest updates on Chargers offensive tackle — 5:44 PM ET Get the updates on Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt following his early exit on Sunday.

“MVP To Bottom Half QB In A Year”: Ex-Packers QB Sounds Off On Matthew Stafford’s Regression Despite Rams’ Win Vs. Eagles — 5:44 PM ET Despite throwing for 317 yards and engineering a late fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 24–20, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are fighting an early-season regressio…

The Packers already confirmed whether Micah Parsons will return against the Bears — 5:44 PM ET Well, this Micah Parsons news sucks, to say the least.

Jalen Duren is Trying to Control the Narrative Regarding His Rough Summer with the Pistons — 5:43 PM ET After an offseason filled with tense negotiations between Jalen Duren and Detroit's front office, the All-Star, All-NBA center is changing his tune. Despite holding both formal and informal talks wit…

Finnie Should be Play Driver for Red Wings Top Six — 5:43 PM ET While the Red Wings rookies like Anton Johansson and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard have been getting the majority of attention as Detroit […]

Monday Musings: Canes turn the clock back to 2025 in Clemson win — 5:43 PM ET Happy Monday, errrrrrrrbody! I hope your weeks have gotten off to a great start. It’s that time again. Time to pop open my noggin and see what Miami Hurricanes-related thoughts are swirling around in…

Ted Karras says Bengals need to 'wake up' on offense — 5:42 PM ET Looking back on the first quarter of the season, the Bengals have room to grow on offense

Ted Karras says Bengals need to 'wake up' on offense — 5:42 PM ET Looking back on the first quarter of the season, the Bengals have room to grow on offense

Cowboys injury report: Tyler Smith limited Monday — 5:42 PM ET Here is Monday’s injury report for the Dallas Cowboys.

Pochettino says tried to sign world-class David ahead of US-Canada clash — 5:42 PM ET Former Spurs, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said he tried to sign striker Jonathan David multiple times with his previous clubs, as he prepares his US side to face Canada…

Paul Sullivan: White Sox welcoming Cubs fans to hop on the playoff bandwagon … with a few caveats — 5:42 PM ET CLEVELAND — After the White Sox salvaged the final game of the City Series in August at Wrigley Field, pitcher Erick Fedde said splitting the season series was probably a good thing. “Maybe us going…

Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win — 5:41 PM ET Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.

UTSA film study: How new defensive front stifled Rice's triple-option attack — 5:41 PM ET Reconfiguring the defensive line into a formation the group had not used prior to this week, UTSA found answers to slow Rice's running game.

Oregon State hosting San Diego State team impacted by mumps outbreak — 5:41 PM ET Oregon State University faces a team with a mumps outbreak with at least 14 confirmed cases ahead of its scheduled game against San Diego State University this Saturday.

Red Sox leadership addresses end of season and future of organization — 5:40 PM ET “We didn’t capitalize on our summer success,” Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow said. “I think that’s the feeling that’s echoing in my head, and ultimately we fell short of the goals we se…

Olise bags a late brace as France fight back to defeat Belgium — 5:40 PM ET France hosted Belgium and claimed their first home win in the Zinedine Zidane era after coming back from 1-0 down to win 4-1 after a late flurry of goals.After the draw against Italy, the France team…

Cherki scores for France as Donnarumma sees off Turkey — 5:40 PM ET Rayan Cherki scored the second goal of the game for France as they beat Belgium 4-1 in their latest Nations League outing on Monday.Our technical attacking midfielder saw Les Bleu’s on their way to .…

Jeremy Fears Jr. Voted Big Ten’s Preseason Best — 5:40 PM ET Michigan landed two guards on the preseason All-Big Ten team, and Jeremy Fears Jr. had the last word. #GoGreen

Dan Campbell Puts Lions Players on Notice After Loss to Panthers — 5:40 PM ET Dan Campbell issued a strong warning to Detroit Lions players Monday, saying repeated mistakes could lead to players losing snaps.

Kings’ Kevin Fiala takes important next step in injury recovery — 5:39 PM ET During the 2026 Winter Olympics, a scary on-ice event unfolded. As Switzerland took on Canada, Tom Wilson of Canada collided with Kevin Fiala of Switzerland. The result was an awkward tangling of leg…

Yankees, Rays name ALDS Game 3 starting pitchers — 5:39 PM ET Max Fried and Nick Martinez will get the ball in the pivotal ALDS game in New York.

Mirkovic, Stojakovic earn Preseason All-Big Ten honors — 5:39 PM ET Illinois’ top two returners are recognized as some of the top players in the conference.

Jeremiyah Love says coaches are managing the workload though "longest year of my life" — 5:39 PM ET For first-year players, a 17-game season means eventually hitting the so-called rookie wall.

Khalil Mack feeds trade rumors with big performance in another Los Angeles Chargers loss — 5:39 PM ET Checking in on a few old friends after Week 4

Knicks Get List Of 76ers Absences For NBA Preseason Opener — 5:38 PM ET On Monday night, the New York Knicks will pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers to open up their 2026 NBA preseason. As the Knicks prepare to take on one of the most talked-about teams of the offseas…

Texas high school football rankings: Allen maintains lead in USA TODAY Sports Super 10 — 5:38 PM ET Allen holds the top spot as Texas high school football teams prepare for a massive week of key matchups.

Los Angeles Dodgers Recently Traded Player Thriving with New MLB Organization — 5:37 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most active teams in terms of player transactions across MLB, and considering the nature of how certain players turn out, any given front office is going to mak…

Guardians Make Notable Lineup Changes Ahead of ALDS Game 2 — 5:37 PM ET The Cleveland Guardians are making a notable lineup change ahead of Game 2 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox, after the Southsiders came in and did the almost unthinkable in Game 1. The Guard…

Emporia State’s Landon Boss named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week — 5:37 PM ET EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Osage City kid has done it again. Emporia State linebacker Landon Boss has been named the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week. It marks the fourth time Boss has received the award…

Vote for The News Tribune’s Fall Sports Athlete of the Week (Sept. 28 to Oct. 3) — 5:37 PM ET Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Dan Campbell pins Lions’ turnaround hopes on areas other than defense — 5:36 PM ET Dan Campbell is prioritizing discipline over defensive schemes as the Lions struggle with a historically bad start.

Hockenson, Jones take high road in response to fans booing Vikings' offense — 5:36 PM ET Fans voiced their displeasure with the Vikings' offensive struggles on multiple occasions Sunday.

Michigan Has a $10 Million Bryce Underwood Problem — and Benching Him Won’t Fix It — 5:36 PM ET Let’s not compound the problem. While slews of Michigan arm-chair quarterbacks are screaming for the benching of quarterback Bryce Underwood […]

ALDS Game 2 Preview & lineup breakdown: Schlittler vs. Peralta — 5:36 PM ET Will Cam Schlittler continue his postseason hot streak against the Rays?

Steelers Late-Round Draft Pick Looking Like Bargain — 5:35 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Patrick Graham had already known it. Robert Spears-Jennings’ interception against the Cleveland Browns proved the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive […]

Luis Silberwasser out at TNT Sports as CBS’s David Berson takes over Skydance’s combined sports group — 5:35 PM ET The long-anticipated marriage of CBS Sports and TNT Sports now has a clear head of household, and it won’t be Luis Silberwasser. According to CNBC’s Alex Sherman, Silberwasser, chairman and CEO of TN…

‘The best’ – Vinícius Jr. responds to Real Madrid teammate’s international brilliance — 5:35 PM ET Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. has taken to social media, to send a message of support and appreciation the way of Blancos teammate Jude Bellingham.This comes fresh off the midfielder’s latest spect...

Two reasons why Man United will consider hiring Eddie Howe if Carrick is sacked — 5:35 PM ET Manchester United are interested in former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe.Michael Carrick has survived the international break despite overseeing a difficult start to the season, which saw the t…

Bengals Could Target $52 Million AFC North Rival After WR Injury Nightmare — 5:34 PM ET The Cincinnati Bengals suddenly have a wide receiver problem after losing both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to injuries in Sunday’s loss to Jacksonville.Chase left the game with a concussion, while…

Saints vs. Falcons prediction: Michael Penix Jr. leads Atlanta into New Orleans — 5:31 PM ET The NFC South rivals meet Monday night in New Orleans as Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons look to build on their first win of the season

The state of the catcher position ahead of 2027 — 5:15 PM ET 10/5

NFL just doled out a punishment it hasn't used in 8 years -- to two separate offenders — 5:02 PM ET A look at how rare it is for an NFL official to be punished by the league

Boxing schedule for 2026: When Canelo Alvarez, Isaac Cruz, Sebastian Fundora and more are set to return — 4:58 PM ET The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting the fall with some great fights on the books

Tyquan Thornton to have surgery after ankle injury; 'chance' Chiefs WR could return this season, per insider — 4:30 PM ET Thornton had already established career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns before exiting late in Week 4 vs. the Raiders

Saints vs. Falcons prediction, odds, time: Week 4 'Monday Night Football' picks from proven model — 4:20 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed its Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints picks for 'Monday Night Football'

NFL suspends official Jeff Seeman for incident with Cardinals' Trey McBride — 4:19 PM ET The altercation between the two went viral following New York's win over Arizona

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

Best horse racing betting sites: Where to bet on 2026 horse racing — 3:55 PM ET Discover the best horse racing betting sites for 2026, plus how to bet on horse racing online, bet types, and expert tips.

NFL suspends referee Adrian Hill for unprofessional conduct toward Vikings' Eric Wilson — 3:46 PM ET The league reviewed two separate incidents involving a player and an official during Week 4

Steve Gleason opens up on how Saints' 'Rebirth' game has kept him alive through ALS battle 20 years later — 3:40 PM ET Gleason's blocked punt was a pivotal moment for both the city of New Orleans and himself. Now, 20 years later, he opened up on 'Good Morning America' about his own 'rebirth'

Kewan Lacy expected to return for Ole Miss: Rebels 'fully anticipate' star RB back for game vs. Vanderbilt — 3:40 PM ET The Rebels will get a key piece back ahead of their Week 6 game against Vandy

Mike Norvell sees growth in Florida State ahead of pivotal stretch vs. ACC contenders — 3:33 PM ET Despite occupying one of college football's hottest seats, Norvell sees light at the end of the tunnel for the Seminoles

PrizePicks promo code and app review: Play $5, Get $50 — 3:32 PM ET Here's a look at the latest PrizePicks promo code and review of the app

HQ PM Newsletter 10/5/2026 — 3:30 PM ET What to watch Monday night: MNF Falcons vs. Saints, MLB Playoffs + more best bets

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

Cost of change: Why Shane Beamer's future at South Carolina isn't as tenuous as it might seem — 3:06 PM ET The Gamecocks are on an eight-game SEC losing streak dating back to last season, but sources indicate that moving on from Beamer in the near future could be too expensive

Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win — 5:41 PM ET Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.

Humble Gilmour happy with new role as 50th cap beckons — 5:28 PM ET Billy Gilmour is excited by the prospect of earning a 50th Scotland cap after a key role in Sebastien Pocognoli's first win as national head coach.

Humble Gilmour happy with new role as 50th cap beckons — 5:28 PM ET Billy Gilmour is excited by the prospect of earning a 50th Scotland cap after a key role in Sebastien Pocognoli's first win as national head coach.

Juventus & Atletico Madrid eye Madueke - Tuesday's gossip — 4:38 PM ET Arsenal forward Noni Madueke has suitors in Spain and Italy, five Premier League clubs are interested in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, England captain Harry Kane is close to signing a new deal at…

Littler suffers defeat in World Youth Championships — 4:07 PM ET Luke Littler is knocked out of the World Youth Championships in the semi-finals by Cam Crabtree.

Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation — 3:13 PM ET As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.

England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender — 3:05 PM ET With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?

Nations League roundup: Olise leads late charge as France bowl over Belgium — 5:31 PM ET France score four goals in 14 minutes to triumphItaly see off Turkey, Hungary edge out UkraineMichael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the Nations League, handi…

How did some City fans become aggressive defenders of a nation state’s regime? | Sean Ingle — 5:29 PM ET The Manchester City case is one example of how fandom has warped beyond previous boundaries in online spacesA video of Liam Gallagher playing in a 1996 charity football match resurfaced on social med…

Prime Video Debuts First Look at ‘Bloodaxe’ Series From ‘Vikings’ Creator (TV News Roundup) — 6:00 PM ET Prime Video debuted first look images for “Bloodaxe,” a new original series from “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst. “Bloodaxe” Season 1 follows the rise of Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyn…

André DeShields, Brandon Dirden, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Cheryl Wills Named AAFCA Goes to Broadway Honorees (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:48 PM ET The African American Film Critics Association has set the lineup for its fifth AAFCA Goes to Broadway Luncheon. Tony winner André DeShields, Tony nominee Brandon Dirden and Emmy winners Jasmine Cepha…

‘The Social Reckoning’ First Reactions: A ‘Solid Sequel,’ ‘Good, Just Not Great Film’ and a ‘Harsh Assessment of Zuckerberg’ — 5:41 PM ET Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning” has been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the follow-up to “The Social Network” a “solid sequel,” “a harsh assessment of [Mark] Zuckerberg”…

Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford Raise $7.65 Million for Children in War Zones (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:35 PM ET Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford raised $7.65 million on Sunday night in Los Angeles for Children in Conflict, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, educating and providing mental health…

‘Free Elizabeth Holmes’ Group Defends Convicted Theranos Founder at ‘You Can See Everything’ Doc Screening: She’s ‘Innocent and Needs to Be Free’ — 5:20 PM ET In the wild A24 documentary “You Can See Everything,” Elizabeth Holmes still maintains her innocence in her Theranos fraud case despite being sentenced to 11 years in prison. It turns out, there are…

Best Horror of October 2026: ‘Other Mommy’ Goes for the Heart, ‘Carrie’ Returns, Josh Hartnett Hunts for Sea Monsters and More — 5:17 PM ET Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Varie…

Pam Levine Exits Netflix as Marketing & Publicity VP (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:17 PM ET Pam Levine, Netflix’s marketing and publicity VP for the U.S. and Canada, is out at the streamer after a year and a half in her post, Variety has confirmed. Levine joined Netflix in April 2025. She m…

‘Coven Academy’ Star Malina Weissman Unpacks Briar’s Backstory, Her Take on the Love Triangle and Her Hopes for Season 2 — 5:14 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Coven Academy,” now streaming on Disney+. Nestled amid a tree-lined New Orleans exterior is a boarding school host to witches and warlocks alike in Fr…

Rachel Zegler Recalls Her ‘Evita’ Audition While Starring on Broadway in ‘Romeo + Juliet’: ‘I Sang 40 Pages of Material’ — 4:41 PM ET Tom Felton can’t go anywhere without getting recognized as Draco Malfoy, the icy-blond villain he memorably portrayed in eight “Harry Potter” movies. The actor, who is reprising his iconic role on st…

Mark Mortimer, ‘Another World’ Soap Opera Star, Dies at 59 — 4:04 PM ET Mark Mortimer, best known for his role as Nick Hudson on the soap opera “Another World,” died Sept. 23 after a battle with cancer. He was 59. “Mark Mortimer lived many lives in one lifetime,” his fam…

Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 62 — 5:51 PM ET He also starred in the soap operas 'Another World' and 'Port Charles.'

‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Star Harriet Slater on Ellen’s ‘Home Alone’ — With Knives! — Adventure — 5:47 PM ET The star of the Starz historical romantic drama, joined by executive producers Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis, explains how the future mother of Jamie Fraser thwarts a siege to Castle Leoch. The…

Amangiri, Casa Cipriani, Bel-Air Hotel Make 2026 Michelin Key List of Best Properties In the World — 5:46 PM ET A spinoff of the popular Michelin Star award given annually to restaurants, this year's list includes 15 U.S. properties earning the coveted three-key rating.

Longshot Bid to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Filed to Supreme Court — 5:32 PM ET Paramount subscribers say the deal should be stopped until the Supreme Court considers their case.

Panta Mosleh’s Queer Interfaith Comedy ‘Pass the Salt’ Nabs Early Season 2 Renewal (Exclusive) — 5:18 PM ET Beyond ‘Heated Rivalry,’ a wave of gay, lesbian and trans comedies and rom-coms out of Canada is growing.

Mark Mortimer, Former ‘Another World’ Star, Dies at 59 — 5:13 PM ET After leaving acting, he went on to found a construction company in his home state of Illinois.

As ‘Digger’ Sinks, Hollywood’s Three Amigos Circle the Wagons — 5:04 PM ET Alfonso Cuarón and Guillermo del Toro’s defense of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s costly flop is the latest chapter in a remarkable 30-year creative alliance that carried three Mexican filmmakers to the pin…

Altuzarra Brings His Runway Codes to Old Navy in a Mostly Under-$100 Collection — 4:56 PM ET The partnership is the latest move in Zac Posen’s strategy to introduce established American designers to a broader customer base.

Fox Beefs Up Leadership At Creator Studios Business — 4:28 PM ET Bryan Thoensen and Kirsten McAuliffe join the media company as it seeks to push further into the creator economy.

David Zaslav Sends Farewell Video on His Last Day Before Skydance Acquisition of Warner Bros. — 4:11 PM ET The CEO extolls the creations and storytelling of the workers that will soon be facing uncertain futures thanks to a sale he orchestrated.

LL Cool J Makes His Way Back Home With ‘NCIS: New York’ — 5:46 PM ET The veteran rapper and actor reprises his longtime “NCIS: Los Angeles” role of Sam Hanna for the procedural’s new spinoff.

The City Leader Who Revived Central Park Dies at 85 — 5:10 PM ET Gordon J. Davis was New York City’s first Black parks commissioner and one of the most effective. He also led Lincoln Center.

E-Day’s 6-Year Journey Inside the Rapidly Changing Xbox Industry — 4:16 PM ET The pressure is on for the sci-fi game Gears of War: E-Day as an Xbox exclusive, with “blood, sweat, and tears” extending beyond its virtual battlefields.

‘Double Dare’ Debuted 40 Years Ago. Children’s TV Was Never the Same. — 3:08 PM ET Marc Summers, the host of the celebrated Nickelodeon children’s show, reflects on the decades since slime and slop first lovingly enveloped our youth.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 — 5:41 PM ET His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.

Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52 — 4:47 PM ET She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar — 4:39 PM ET Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76 — 4:39 PM ET The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.

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