⚡ News Roundup: 242 Stories from 20 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 7)

Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stunt — PBS NewsHour, 5:53 PM ET President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billi…

Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’ — The Guardian, 5:52 PM ET Ethan Scott Brown died after being wrongly told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow The family of a student who took his own life after being wrongly told he would not…

Why now was the time for DeMeco Ryans to take back control of the Texans' defense — Yahoo Sports, 5:52 PM ET DeMeco Ryans is taking back control of the Texans' defense after his team dropped to 0-4, but will it help?

LSU vs. Kentucky score prediction by expert football model: Lane Kiffin faces a must-win — Yahoo Sports, 5:52 PM ET Lane Kiffin will either move above or below .500 in SEC play this weekend as his LSU team faces a critical road test against conference insurgent Kentucky before embarking on a brutal second half of…

Christa Pike, Awake and Angry, Is at the Center of a Legal Storm — New York Times, 5:50 PM ET Her awareness and condition deepen ethical and legal questions after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her for murdering a classmate decades ago.

Lululemon poaches Athleta CEO as new chief product officer — CNBC, 5:47 PM ET Lululemon announced Wednesday that Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger is joining the company as its chief product officer, a newly created role.

‘Ted Lasso’ Star and EP Brendan Hunt on the Season 4 Finale’s Surprise Job Changes, and Whether There Will Be a Season 5 — Variety, 5:46 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 4 finale of “Ted Lasso,” now streaming on Apple TV. There’s a new coach at AFC Richmond, and it’s not Ted Lasso. The Season 4 finale of “T…

Christa Pike, Awake and Angry, Is at the Center of a Legal Storm — 5:50 PM ET Her awareness and condition deepen ethical and legal questions after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her for murdering a classmate decades ago.

What Life in Gaza Is Like Now — 5:44 PM ET Nearly a year after Israel and Hamas agreed to end the war in Gaza, Saher Alghorra, a photographer for The New York Times, documents how residents are coping and working to rebuild their lives.

Can Bergdorf Goodman Return to Its Golden Age? — 5:42 PM ET Bergdorf Goodman, which has survived two bankruptcies in six years, is getting back to its white-glove origins.

Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending — 5:40 PM ET The federal housing agency says the bank’s efforts to encourage Black homeownership amount to discrimination.

The School Near Paris That Shows Why French Students Are Protesting — 5:33 PM ET Angered by poor classroom conditions, students at Paul Éluard High School in a suburb of the capital were among the first to blockade their campus during an ongoing round of unrest.

In Vienna and Beijing, the First Nuclear Clocks Begin to Tick — 5:15 PM ET By measuring the squishing and unsquishing of thorium-229 nuclei, two teams created a new type of clock that could someday beat the precision of atomic clocks.

‘Maricarmen,’ Whose Eviction Enraged Spaniards, Dies at 87 — 5:14 PM ET María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections.

Christa Pike is awake, angry and ‘confused about everything,’ her lawyers say. — 4:55 PM ET Her lawyers said on Wednesday that she has pneumonia, is unable to move either arm and has not been able to eat because she can’t swallow.

A Plague Mystery in Siberia — 4:40 PM ET The death of a Russian lab worker has spawned rumors. Here are the facts.

3 Killed and Dozens Injured in Attacks on Saudi Airports, as Houthis Claim Strikes — 4:40 PM ET The Saudi government said the dead included two women and a Sudanese man, and that its capital’s airport was hit. A Houthi spokesman said the militia had attacked the airports.

Mamdani Draws Anger With Oct. 7 Statement Denouncing Israel’s Gaza Attacks — 4:29 PM ET After calling the anniversary of the attacks on Israel “profoundly painful,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Israel’s military action in Gaza, prompting criticism from some Jewish leaders.

Fatal Stabbing of a 7-Year-Old Girl Rattles Chicago: ‘That Was a Baby’ — 4:27 PM ET The attack has raised questions about whether the suspect was overlooked by authorities despite a history of mental health problems and violent offenses.

What Experts Want to Know About the Russia Plague Scare — 4:22 PM ET Missing details about the death of a lab worker, including the cause, are worrying scientists.

Ukraine Claws Back Land in the Donbas, Thwarting a Russian Push — 4:12 PM ET Moscow says its capture of the region is inevitable. But Kyiv has so far stymied Russian efforts to encircle Ukrainian “fortress belt” cities.

Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced. — 4:09 PM ET Scientists have sequenced his genome for the first time, hoping the world’s oldest land animal can offer clues into the genetics of longevity.

‘The Twilight Zone’ Created a Blueprint for Surviving Our Surreal Moment — 4:06 PM ET With “The Twilight Zone,” Rod Serling created a durable blueprint for understanding our surreal reality.

DNA From Water Bottle Leads to Arrest in Decades-Old Murder Case — 4:02 PM ET The authorities in Rhode Island had a breakthrough in a case from 1985 after they tailed a suspect to a rock concert and collected his DNA from a discarded water bottle.

A Public Health-Minded Senator Asks: What Comes After Trump and Kennedy? — 3:59 PM ET Senator Patty Murray, a former chair of the Senate health committee, is forming a group of experts to examine how to insulate the C.D.C. from political interference.

Canada Halts Plan to Allow Medically Assisted Death for the Mentally Ill — 3:57 PM ET People who have mental illness alone will not qualify for assisted death, but patients who have other conditions and expect to have a cognitive decline can make an advanced request.

If the Kennedy Center Is ‘Dangerous,’ Why Is the Symphony Rehearsing There? — 3:55 PM ET The National Symphony Orchestra is practicing inside a building that President Trump and his allies say could fall on their heads.

Rubio Urges Europe to Awaken From ‘Slumber’ and Uphold Western Dominance — 3:54 PM ET In Greece, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head of the world.’

A.I. Music Fraudster Who Drew Millions in Royalties Is Sentenced to 18 Months — 3:54 PM ET Prosecutors say Michael Smith flooded music-streaming platforms with bots that repeatedly streamed his A.I.-generated music, earning him as much as $8 million.

UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate Closure — 3:45 PM ET Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, visited Israel last week to try to negotiate over the looming closure of his country’s consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.

Why A.I. Agents Are Going Rogue — 3:44 PM ET Our journalists Sheera Frenkel and Dylan Freedman break down what A.I. agents are, how they differ from chatbots and why A.I. companies are worried about them now.

Fears of a Plague Outbreak in Russia: What to Know — 3:43 PM ET Russian authorities aren’t saying much about the death of a woman who worked in a lab studying plague. But experts say any risk of contagion would be limited.

Before Midterms, Trump Distances Himself From His Political Advisers’ Work Overseas — 3:40 PM ET President Trump wrote on social media that the advisers, James Blair and Chris LaCivita, serve as “outside consultants” for his political operation.

Man Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site Faces Felony Charges — 3:31 PM ET Danilo Alves Silva wore an Immigration and Customs Enforcement costume from Amazon at a polling location for the Brazilian presidential election.

August Lamm Was an Influencer. Now She Wants You to Ditch Your Smartphone. — 3:24 PM ET August Lamm wants you to put down your smartphone and reclaim your life.

Fed Minutes Show Officials Saw More Work to Do to Quell Inflation — 3:18 PM ET Policymakers grew increasingly concerned about inflation risks at their most recent meeting in September.

Hiker, 16, Is Rescued From ‘Widowmaker’ Ledge After Using Chatbot to Plan Route — 3:12 PM ET Bryce Vincent Gowryluk used Claude, Anthropic’s A.I. chatbot, to help him chart a course for the top of Crown Mountain, north of Vancouver, British Columbia. Things did not go as planned.

Man Is Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Girl in Parking Spot Dispute — 3:06 PM ET Khloe Ishway, 12, was killed when she was caught in the crossfire as two men exchanged gunfire while arguing over a parking spot at a park in Baltimore over the weekend.

Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’ — 5:52 PM ET Ethan Scott Brown died after being wrongly told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow The family of a student who took his own life after being wrongly told he would not…

Christa Pike ‘angry, confused’ and unable to move arms after failed execution, lawyers say — 5:34 PM ET Attorneys say Pike was set to be taken off life support before she woke up, as judge orders officials to preserve evidence Christa Pike awoke “angry and confused” after surviving two lethal injection…

Trump heads to Texas as Republican midterms woes deepen – US politics live — 5:28 PM ET Trump earlier said he has ‘no regrets’ about endorsing Ken Paxton amid leaked recordings of state attorney general decrying Iran war and high gas pricesSign up for the Breaking News US emailTonight,…

‘Neither war nor peace’: Palestinians in Gaza on existing amid disease, despair and ruins — 5:00 PM ET People tell of lives changed beyond recognition after the 7 October attacks by Hamas three years ago and the subsequent Israeli offensive Ahmed Ishtaiwi has six chairs. They are cheap and plastic and…

Labour Send changes at risk as parents rush to secure support, say experts — 5:00 PM ET Overhaul of special education in England could unravel, thinktank finds, because of ‘use it before you lose it’ dynamicLabour’s flagship changes to special education in England are at risk of unravel…

Texas set to carry out first US execution since botched lethal injection of Christa Pike — 4:58 PM ET Jamaal Howard’s lawyers urge halt, citing risk of another failed execution after Pike’s ordeal in TennesseeTexas on Wednesday is scheduled to carry out the first execution in the US after the the bot…

María del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 87 — 4:57 PM ET Maricarmen’s eviction from Madrid apartment after over seven decades set off wave of protests against housing crisis‘Now is the moment’: housing activists at Madrid encampment pin wary hopes on Spain…

WHO says it does not have ‘full picture’ from Russia following suspected plague death — 4:46 PM ET ‘Transparent information sharing’ from Moscow is required to conduct full risk assessment, UN agency saysThe World Health Organization has said it does not have the “full picture” from Russia followi…

Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government — 4:31 PM ET President floats firing Chris LaCivita and James Blair over any ‘conflict’ after reports of work in Republika SrpskaDonald Trump distanced himself from two top advisers on Wednesday, claiming he did…

FBI says it thwarted terrorist attack in Minnesota by an 18-year-old it supplied with an AK-47 — 4:27 PM ET Authorities say they arrested an 18-year-old who was planning a shooting attack at the Mall of AmericaFBI officials stopped a potential terrorist attack on the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minneso…

Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after waking from botched execution, says lawyer – video — 4:23 PM ET Lawyers for Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injections, gave updates on her condition, saying she is severely unwell, and ‘angry and confused about everything right now’. Following a court hear…

Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign — 4:21 PM ET Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she is sharing her story in order to fight for victims of sexual assault This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault.A congressional candidate in Ari…

French police suspend use of stun grenades at school protests as minister rejects accusations of brutality — 4:04 PM ET Minister says use of grenades has been stopped after a student lost a hand as protests across France continue How dilapidated are French schools and how bad is inequality in the education system?Fran…

Houthi forces appear to make slow advance in south-west Yemen — 3:45 PM ET Group’s fighters hit key airport in Aden with explosive moments before plane from Cairo was due to landHouthi forces appeared to be making slow advances on Wednesday in south-west Yemen, approaching…

EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request — 3:38 PM ET Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website The Trump administration pressured multiple countries to withdraw their sponsorship of…

Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’ — 3:32 PM ET Pentagon chief tries to play down problems onboard carrier as it returns to dock after 260 days at sea without port callPete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, told service members on the USS Abraham…

Christa Pike severely unwell, ‘angry and confused’, says lawyer, after judge orders all execution evidence preserved – latest — 3:24 PM ET This blog is now closed. You can read our full story here:Judge orders officials to preserve all evidence tied to Christa Pike’s botched executionChrista Pike’s lawyers said that Pike remains shackle…

Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners — 3:23 PM ET Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not led to success at polls More fire, more ash, more crime, more death. And a globally important ecosystem dri…

Two men serving indefinite jail sentences freed after two decades — 3:16 PM ET Convicted pair, plus third man released in August, have IPPs replaced after serving much longer than minimum termsTwo men jailed with indefinite sentences for public protection (IPPs) have been freed…

Lululemon poaches Athleta CEO as new chief product officer — 5:47 PM ET Lululemon announced Wednesday that Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger is joining the company as its chief product officer, a newly created role.

Trump awarding medals to Musk, Dell, Nadella and other tech execs at science summit — 5:32 PM ET President Trump is giving awards to a number of top tech executives at a summit on Thursday.

Levi Strauss hikes profit guidance after tariff refunds, but its sales outlook is less optimistic — 5:31 PM ET Levi Strauss on Wednesday posted earnings that beat expectations, though it saw benefits from tariff refunds.

Trump’s diesel order exposes White House limits to counter surging fuel prices — 5:19 PM ET President Trump's order comes amid mounting political pressure to take action on surging diesel prices, with the midterm elections only a month away.

Apollo, banks in talks to finance SpaceX's $40 billion Nvidia GPU purchase — 5:16 PM ET Since SpaceX's record-breaking IPO in June, rates have sold off, and yields on its bonds have risen, along with other AI-related bonds.

Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level — 4:33 PM ET Shipping costs have exploded as the war in the Persian Gulf has led to a shortage of available tankers.

The IRS is paying closer attention to funds that aim to slash taxes. What could be next for investors — 4:27 PM ET 'Tax aware' ETFs and an elaborate ETF conversion maneuver aimed at sharply cutting tax liability are in the agency's crosshairs.

Microsoft to sell $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia AI chip — 4:26 PM ET The new device shows Microsoft remains committed to making its own PCs even though it's not one of the top device makers.

SpaceX’s plans to buy more Nvidia GPUs is keeping Jim Cramer bullish on the chip stock — 4:24 PM ET SpaceX shows that companies are making a return on their AI compute investments, according to Jim Cramer.

10-year Treasury yield backs off from 24-year high after solid bond auction eases demand fears — 4:09 PM ET U.S. Treasury yields came off their highs after a solid sale of 10-year notes.

FCC to vote on auctioning 25MHz of 'prime spectrum' in move that could benefit Amazon, SpaceX — 4:03 PM ET SpaceX and Amazon have moved to expand providing direct-to-device services with networks of satellites.

Brazil is having its Argentina moment. How to play it — 3:57 PM ET Todd Gordon's way to play it is Petrobras (PBR), Brazil's state-controlled integrated oil major.

Americans grow more pessimistic about their finances, New York Fed finds — expert warns of ‘tough choices’ ahead — 3:40 PM ET As affordability pressures mount, Americans are increasingly concerned about their financial future, the New York Fed's data shows.

Consumer stocks have been hammered. Here are some opportunities among the casualties — 3:23 PM ET Brand name consumer stocks have been in a slump. Wall Street sees opportunity to pick some up at bargain prices.

Oil prices fall as IEA members agree to prioritize release of diesel stocks — 3:17 PM ET Iran's move to step up attacks on tankers which are transiting through the Strait of Hormuz has also led to renewed worries over oil supplies among traders.

Modelo owner Constellation is getting creative to bring back beer drinkers as overall demand weakens — 3:14 PM ET Constellation Brands beat earnings and revenue expectations as beer brands gained share, while inventory rebuilding and consumer caution clouded demand.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says — 5:40 PM ET Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says — 5:40 PM ET Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms — 4:56 PM ET Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending — 4:47 PM ET As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two foot…

OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk' — 4:34 PM ET The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.

Chinese runner dropped by sponsor after riding bike during marathon — 4:29 PM ET Sun Yuanyuan was seemingly pictured on the back of another person's bike during part of the Berlin Marathon.

Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid — 4:27 PM ET Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.

Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid — 4:27 PM ET Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.

Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict — 4:14 PM ET Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris St-Germain next week - the club's first home match since they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 cha…

Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital — 4:01 PM ET The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness — 3:30 PM ET People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president — 3:24 PM ET Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.

Fraudster jailed over multi-million pound PPE scam — 3:13 PM ET Craig Morris was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Northampton Crown Court.

Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversary — 5:33 PM ET Pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London on October 7, despite police calls to postpone the march.

Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize — 5:30 PM ET US President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.

South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories — 5:09 PM ET WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.

Harmanpreet Kaur: The captain who changed how India’s women played cricket — 5:08 PM ET Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.

Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war — 5:06 PM ET Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war

Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit — 4:54 PM ET Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit

US Republicans, independents express low trust in election integrity: Poll — 4:27 PM ET A Gallup survey highlights a deep – and historic – partisan divide over confidence in the country's elections.

Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem nears — 4:17 PM ET Former British consul Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully by demanding the UK close its consulate.

Democratic FCC member warns of AI robocall misinformation risks in US — 4:14 PM ET FCC commissioner warns against AI robocalls, citing risks of misinformation before crucial midterm elections.

Former Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing indigenous men in Australia — 3:57 PM ET The Catholic Church in Australia has been marred by abuse allegations in recent years.

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained over election chief protest — 3:40 PM ET Rahul Gandhi has been arrested several times at protests demanding the resignation of poll body chief.

Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stunt — 5:53 PM ET President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billi…

WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature is ... — 5:42 PM ET The Nobel Prize in literature will be announced Thursday.

Flight attendants' union raises safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch — 5:41 PM ET The union representing thousands of flight attendants said Wednesday it has safety concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch that will be on final approach to Ronald Reagan Wash…

Trump's executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say — 5:27 PM ET Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago.

WATCH: Rubio urges Europe to defend Western values and strengthen U.S. alliance in Greece — 5:22 PM ET Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a sweeping speech against the backdrop of the Acropolis in Athens, called for the nations of the West to return to their civilizational roots and restore the values…

Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the U.S. — 5:16 PM ET The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down…

DNC files lawsuit alleging Trump's taxpayer-funded ads are illegal propaganda — 5:11 PM ET The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump's administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions o…

FBI says it stopped a Mall of America terror attack by a teen after agents sold him an assault rifle — 4:56 PM ET FBI agents thwarted a terror attack by a teenager on the Mall of America after monitoring him for nearly two years and ultimately supplying him with the assault rifle he planned to use, authorities s…

Shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear, Army study found — 4:24 PM ET The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees and protesters worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting immediatel…

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio — 3:20 PM ET President Donald Trump is traveling again to the Lone Star State Wednesday for the second time in less than a week.

Teenage Engineering’s CEO says it’ll stop making synths — 5:19 PM ET Teenage Engineering founder and CEO Jesper Kouthoofd told Highsnobiety that it plans to stop making synths. And yes, that includes the iconic OP-1, which put the company on the map. TE isn't just a m…

Android’s physical navigation buttons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think — 4:44 PM ET A common misconception I've seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They're not, as they first debuted a couple of years ago on some Chromebooks. But there is som…

We found some great October Prime Day deals under $50 — 4:30 PM ET Getting in on the Prime Day action doesn’t have to result in an empty wallet. Just as we found a couple handfuls of goodies that are under $25, there are plenty of deals during Amazon’s October sale…

Roku’s OLED TVs are up to $400 off during Prime Day, starting at $700 — 3:27 PM ET Just over a week ago, we covered a deal at Amazon that knocked around 30 percent off Roku’s new (and first-ever) OLED TVs. The deal expired, but has returned for the final day of October Prime Day. T…

ChatGPT’s ‘Intelligent UI’ update fills its responses with pictures, charts, and buttons — 3:10 PM ET OpenAI is launching a new Intelligent UI feature in ChatGPT that allows the chatbot to answer your questions with interactive visuals. The update, which is rolling out to all users alongside GPT-6, g…

The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000 — 3:05 PM ET The first array of laptops powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip are designed to compete with high-end MacBook Pros - and they've got some high-end prices to match. The flagship Surface Laptop Ultra…

Cold dorms, lost millions: HBCU alumni sue Missouri over funding inequities — 5:22 PM ET Former students at Lincoln University are seekig more than $500 million in back payments, plus interest, saying unequal treatment compared to the predominantly White University of Missouri led to ina…

Trump prods parents to claim child investment accounts as auto-enrollment begins — 3:35 PM ET The change has been long sought by economists and advocates who argued self-selection would benefit wealthier families.

Supreme Court wrestles with fight over Air Force munitions-disposal site on Guam — 3:34 PM ET A nonprofit group contends that exploding the ordnance threatens the island’s main water source, sea turtles and an Indigenous cultural site.

Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence in failed execution of Christa Pike — 3:18 PM ET Randy Spivey, one of Pike’s attorneys, said Pike “is angry and confused about everything right now.”

What is the pneumonic plague? — 5:06 PM ET The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker.

This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on — 3:59 PM ET It's likely you've already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned.

Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved — 3:53 PM ET A week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."

Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now? — 3:08 PM ET The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people in 2009. The announcement came days after a botched lethal injection in Tennessee.

How Long Until AI Hacks Everything? — 4:59 PM ET If only AI can save us from AI, the world is in trouble.

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Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users — 4:48 PM ET The developer of Hermes agent raised a $90 million Series B.

Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 — 4:22 PM ET Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.

PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated — 4:01 PM ET Pennsylvania reported 1,066 outbreak-linked cases on Wednesday.

TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits — 3:53 PM ET TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US, still needs exemption from FCC ban.

El-Sayed says Netanyahu pushed US into Iran war — 5:44 PM ET Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s open Senate race, on Tuesday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing the Trump administration to enter the Iran war. The ongo…

Watchdog: Trump administration illegally withheld federal research funds — 5:26 PM ET The Trump administration violated federal law by withholding tens of millions of dollars in research grant funding Congress had appropriated for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),…

Lawyers looking to block Texas man's execution following Christa Pike's botched execution — 5:11 PM ET Lawyers for a Texas death row inmate are looking to block his execution following the botched lethal injection attempts against Christa Pike in Tennessee. Jamaal Howard is scheduled for execution by…

DNC sues to block Trump administration from using government funds for political ads — 5:00 PM ET The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Wednesday sued the Trump administration, claiming it misused congressional appropriations in using government funding to run new ads featuring the president…

Watch live: Trump rallies Texas Republicans amid midterm warning signs — 5:00 PM ET President Trump is returning to Texas Wednesday night as Republicans look to shore up support in an increasingly competitive midterm landscape. Trump will rally voters in San Antonio, marking his thi…

Live updates: Trump heads to San Antonio rally; Iowa, Pennsylvania in debate spotlight — 4:59 PM ET President Trump on Wednesday celebrated the auto-enrollment of millions of children in Trump Accounts under new rules released last week. He's now on his way to San Antonio, where he'll appear in a c…

Senate Democrat pitches a game plan on AI — 4:59 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senate Democrat pitches a game plan on AI Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, un…

Trump turns to cash as healthcare concerns mount — 4:51 PM ET Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump turns to cash as healthcare concerns mount With the midterm elections a month away and Republicans struggl…

Jackson, Collins tangle on Canada tariffs: 'We can't eat road salt' — 4:36 PM ET Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Democrat Troy Jackson tangled over the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada during the first debate of their battleground Senate race in Maine. Collins stressed h…

Half of Democratic voters say the party will win Congress because of Trump's actions: Poll — 4:23 PM ET Half of Democratic voters say they expect their party to retake the House and Senate in the November midterm elections, mostly in response to President Trump's policies and actions, according to a po…

Trump to propose relaxing methane rules for oil and gas industry — 4:05 PM ET The Trump administration will propose to loosen restrictions that rein in methane from oil and gas production, it announced Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press releas…

Attorneys describe Christa Pike's emotional reaction after waking up — 3:58 PM ET On Monday night, Pike's legal team was told that Pike was braindead, and life support would be removed. But Pike woke up on Tuesday and began speaking.

Trump brushes off question about handing out cash before election — 3:57 PM ET President Trump dismissed a question Wednesday about his administration sending money to Americans ahead of the midterms, choosing instead to tout his tariffs. “What we’re doing is we have tremendous…

HBCU students sue Missouri for $549M, citing underfunding — 3:56 PM ET Current and former students at Lincoln University of Missouri filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state has underfunded the institution for decades. The students want the state to pay almost $549…

FBI foils alleged terrorist attack at Minneapolis's Mall of America — 3:47 PM ET Per an FBI source, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud repeatedly affirmed his intent to carry out an attack to kill non-Muslims

Trump says ‘we don’t think’ Russian plague case is a bioweapon — 5:09 PM ET U.S. officials have asked Russia to provide more information about the lab worker’s reported death and the country’s elevated response.

Trump says Reflecting Pool will be refilled this week, but work is ongoing — 4:39 PM ET Material was still being applied to the bottom of the pool on Wednesday.

Trump returns to Texas, where Republicans are struggling — 4:26 PM ET Republicans are spending heavily to defend a state the president won comfortably two years ago.

Trump says creating a new Camp David at his golf club is ‘a great idea’ — 3:31 PM ET A proposal would designate Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as a presidential retreat.

The extraordinary amount of money pouring into the midterm elections — 3:09 PM ET How much is too much?

Why now was the time for DeMeco Ryans to take back control of the Texans' defense — 5:52 PM ET DeMeco Ryans is taking back control of the Texans' defense after his team dropped to 0-4, but will it help?

LSU vs. Kentucky score prediction by expert football model: Lane Kiffin faces a must-win — 5:52 PM ET Lane Kiffin will either move above or below .500 in SEC play this weekend as his LSU team faces a critical road test against conference insurgent Kentucky before embarking on a brutal second half of…

Jarell Quansah claims there is 'more to come' from England after Nations League wins — 5:48 PM ET Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah has opened up on England's UEFA Nations League campaign, as they look to bounce back after a disappointing end to their FIFA World Cup run

Brian Hall proud of turning Lew-Port into girls tennis powerhouse — 5:48 PM ET When Brian Hall was 23 years old and fresh out of college at the University of Central Florida, his life changed forever with one innocuous request. He was sitting at his desk at Waste Technology Ser…

Metsa making his presence known early for Sabres — 5:48 PM ET BUFFALO — No one expected it. After all, Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa doesn’t fight much. As a pro, he said he had only scrapped once before taking on heavyweight Mathieu Olivier in Thursday’s season…

Fracassi: Bills doing fine as NFL season reaches the quarter pole — 5:48 PM ET We're at the quarter pole in the National Football League. As such, let's take a look at the Buffalo Bills, and around the league, including surprises and disappointments. As for the hometown team, i…

Alonso Isn't Done Being The Most Interesting F1 Driver In The World — 5:47 PM ET I don't care what you opinion is, Fernando Alonso is the most interesting driver in the world, and has been for a long time.

World Supercross (WSX) ends 2026 season after one round — 5:45 PM ET Two weeks after canceling the British GP to seek additional funding, the beleaguered series has canceled all remaining races, but remains committed to the concept.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry split over the 2026 Ballon d’Or favorite — 5:45 PM ET Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry split on the 2026 Ballon d'Or, and their opposite picks show a race with no clear favorite.

NASCAR Truck Series Team Honoring Kyle Busch at Charlotte With Special Paint Schemes — 5:44 PM ET One NASCAR Truck Series team is honoring the late Kyle Busch this week at Charlotte.

‘India’s archers have shown Asia what they are capable of’: Virendra Sachdeva after historic Nagoya campaign — 5:44 PM ET The performance was marked not just by the dominance of India’s compound archers but also by historic breakthroughs in recurve, traditionally Korea’s stronghold.

Colts CB Sauce Gardner calls his effort and pursuit 'embarrassing' and wants to leave it in London — 5:43 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner was his own worst critic on Wednesday.His self-critique was even harsher than the outsiders he says he tunes out.

No practice for Malik Nabers Wednesday — 5:42 PM ET Giants WR Malik Nabers sits out the first practice of the week

Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes Joel Embiid story — 5:41 PM ET Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes Joel Embiid story

"I don't know why the person who told me the story … — 5:41 PM ET "I don't know why the person who told me the story …

Ravens expect Cam Jurgens to be ready to play in Week 6 — 5:41 PM ET The Ravens traded for center Cam Jurgens on Wednesday, but it doesn't look like his debut for the team will come for another week.

"For me, the fact that the teammate was Joel was … — 5:41 PM ET "For me, the fact that the teammate was Joel was …

“I feel good (but) being smart, taking it slow, just … — 5:41 PM ET “I feel good (but) being smart, taking it slow, just …

“He wants to be a swing, swing guy and then play off … — 5:41 PM ET “He wants to be a swing, swing guy and then play off …

“I commend the group, especially the new guys, for … — 5:41 PM ET “I commend the group, especially the new guys, for …

“That was one of the most special moments of my life,” … — 5:41 PM ET “That was one of the most special moments of my life,” …

LaMelo Ball is already 'permeating' Timberwolves players, insider reveals — 5:40 PM ET An NBA insider reveals exactly how Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is "permeating" the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room and influencing the roster.

South Africa trust someone to step up if Rabada can't face Australia in 1st test — 5:39 PM ET DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa would of course love Kagiso Rabada to be slinging thunderbolts at the Australians at Kingsmead on Friday, the first day of a much anticipated test cricket ser…

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s foolish decision immediately backfires in Game 3 vs. White Sox — 5:39 PM ET The Cleveland Guardians entered Game 3 of the American League Division Series desperately needing a win to keep their season alive. The Chicago White Sox entered the contest with a 2-0 series lead. A…

Chargers could face major decision on Jim Harbaugh after 0-4 start — 5:38 PM ET The Chargers are in trouble after four weeks of the NFL season. If they continue down this road, sooner or later, someone will pay the price.

Former NFL HC Takes Blame For Antonio Brown Fallout — 5:37 PM ET A former NFL head coach shares why he's to blame for ex-Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Browns fallout.

“Carlos Alcaraz Was Right To Dump Him” – Fans React To Juan Carlos Ferrero Breaking Silence On Jannik Sinner Coaching Rumours — 5:37 PM ET Several tennis fans have criticized Carlos Alcaraz’s ex-coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after he broke his silence on potentially coaching Jannik Sinner going forward. Ferrero said that if he decides to jo…

Detroit Lions Injury Report: 3 Players Miss Practice Ahead of Cardinals Matchup — 5:37 PM ET The Detroit Lions had three players miss Wednesday's practice while Brian Branch and Cade Mays returned on a limited basis ahead of Week 5 against Arizona.

Group of 6 schools struggling to stay competitive as gap with Power 4 widens: 'It's only going to get harder' — 5:37 PM ET Ever since NIL, revenue sharing and unlimited transfers came to college sports, we've seen evidence suggesting Cinderella might be dying. It's never been more stark than this football season.

Nick De Marco when commenting on (and drinking to!) Newcastle United takeover deal completion — 5:37 PM ET It was September 2020 when Nick De Marco became a name generally known to Newcastle United fans. It was after Mike Ashley had released a statement on Wednesday 9 September 2020 accusing the Premier L…

Packers signing ex-UC Bearcat who was among Bengals' final cuts — 5:35 PM ET Jack Dingle, who played four seasons for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, signed with the Bengals as a college free agent in May.

Packers signing ex-UC Bearcat who was among Bengals' final cuts — 5:35 PM ET Jack Dingle, who played four seasons for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, signed with the Bengals as a college free agent in May.

Houston Rockets Hall of Famer raves about star forward Kevin Durant — 5:35 PM ET NBA Hall of Famer and former Houston Rockets center Ralph Sampson had kind words for Kevin Durant.

Barcelona summer signing wants new teammate to score the winning goal in Champions League final — 5:35 PM ET Barcelona star Gabriel Jesus has this week named a fellow member of the attacking ranks in Catalunya’s capital as his preferred candidate to net the goal which secures the club’s next Champions Le...

Pedro omits Roma from retirement announcement — 5:35 PM ET Pedro has announced his retirement from football. In the video he released to retrace his career, including trophies won and key goals, there’s also room for his time in Italy. However, the images o.…

What United staff love about Carlos Baleba who has already made a difference behind the scenes — 5:35 PM ET Carlos Baleba was thought to be Manchester United’s dream midfield target in the summer of 2025, but Brighton’s price tag of over £100 million forced his suitors to look elsewhere.This summer, ho...

Yankees shuffle lineup for AL Division Series Game 3 — 5:34 PM ET Aaron Boone finally shuffled the lineup to face Nick Martinez

Tylen Riley, Tyler Tejada lead UC Bearcats 2nd half comeback over OSU — 5:34 PM ET Cincinnati Enquirer beat writer Scott Springer reports on UC Bearcats basketball's outdoor exhibition victory over Ohio State at tennis facility.

Tylen Riley, Tyler Tejada lead UC Bearcats 2nd half comeback over OSU — 5:34 PM ET Cincinnati Enquirer beat writer Scott Springer reports on UC Bearcats basketball's outdoor exhibition victory over Ohio State at tennis facility.

Lamar Jackson Injury Shifts Sunday Night Football Odds — 5:33 PM ET Lamar Jackson's ankle injury flips the line as the Falcons face the Ravens. Per CBS Sports, Atlanta is now a three-point favorite at home.

Mikel Arteta opens up on signing new Arsenal contract after Premier League title win — 5:32 PM ET Arsenal have confirmed manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract until June 2030 after guiding the Gunners to the Premier League title last season

‘A Bad Look,’ ‘This Isn’t an Apology’ — Stephen A. Smith Faces Backlash From NFL World Over Response to Lane Johnson Controversy — 5:32 PM ET ESPN host Stephen A. Smith posted a video on X on Wednesday afternoon saying he was sorry his “First Take” comments about Lane Johnson’s retirement had been misunderstood.

📋 Inter and Corinthians name line-ups for Beira-Rio showdown — 5:32 PM ET Inter and Corinthians have named their lineups for Wednesday's (7) clash, resuming their schedules after the lengthy international break of recent weeks.The Brasileirão Matchday 29 fixture takes plac…

Announcers set for Chargers vs. Broncos Week 5 game — 5:31 PM ET The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Denver Broncos. See who will be calling the game.

NFL Trade Rumors: Titans May Dump Top $13M Pro Bowl Pick — 5:31 PM ET In the latest NFL trade rumors and buzz, the Tennessee Titans are projected to trade $13M defensive star ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.

WATCH: Illini’s Berry Wallace with WCIA at Big Ten Media Day — 5:31 PM ET ROSEMONT, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois women’s basketball fans have high hopes for the upcoming 2026-27 season. One big reason for those high expectations is junior forward Berry Wallace. Wallace, who earn…

Eagles GM Howie Roseman shares honest reason for surprising Cam Jurgens trade — 5:31 PM ET Howie Roseman traded a two-time Pro Bowl center on Wednesday, just one day after the Philadelphia Eagles lost Lane Johnson to retirement, and he described the return as four players for one. The Eagl…

Denver Broncos Urged to Trade for 1,000-Yard Titans Pro Bowl RB — 5:31 PM ET Pro Football Focus believes the Broncos should Trade for 1,000-yard Titans running back. The post Denver Broncos Urged to Trade for 1,000-Yard Titans Pro Bowl RB appeared first on HEAVY.

Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 5 — 5:31 PM ET The Hawkeyes fall in our weekly power rankings after a home loss to Ohio State.

Ranji Trophy: Vishnu Vinod ready to leave his imprint as Kerala captain — 5:31 PM ET The 32-year-old batter from Pathanamthitta, who also keeps wickets, takes charge of the Kerala team ahead of the Ranji Trophy opener against Jharkhand in Jamshedpur on October 11.

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1500 bonus bets by targeting Braves-Dodgers, Rays-Yankees on Wednesday — 5:18 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB, NFL betting on Wednesday

Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State prediction, odds, time: Week 6 CFB Wednesday picks by proven model — 5:17 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for the Wednesday Conference USA matchup featuring the Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Kennesaw State Owls

DeMeco Ryans taking over defensive play-calling duties from Matt Burke as Texans try to climb out of 0-4 hole — 4:55 PM ET Burke had called plays since early last season

Are Eagles tanking? Why Philadelphia's teardown looks like a full-scale rebuild — 4:40 PM ET The Eagles are stockpiling premium draft picks while dismantling a once-dominant offensive line

How USWNT coach Emma Hayes is rebuilding U.S. Soccer's women's program through female lens ahead of World Cup — 4:36 PM ET The head coach led the second annual herLENS conference at the USSF's national training center and expanded on her big-picture views

Dante Moore injury: Oregon star unlikely to play vs. UCLA as he continues to recover from concussion — 4:20 PM ET Moore's status seems to be in doubt for Saturday's Big Ten game against UCLA, leaving Dylan Raiola as the likely starter against the Bruins

2026 NFL trade deadline: Three more players Eagles could shop after dealing Cam Jurgens — 4:18 PM ET A franchise icon could be a popular target

Oregon QB Dante Moore unlikely to play vs. UCLA as Dylan Raiola nears first Ducks start — 4:12 PM ET Sources tell CBS Sports the Ducks will likely roll with Raiola against the Bruins as Moore continues his recovery from a concussion

Why Dana Altman followed Bruce Pearl, Tony Bennett's footsteps with sudden retirement on eve of 2026-27 season — 4:07 PM ET There's a common thread that connects the recent string of last-second retirements in college basketball

Cowboys appear to have a glaring flaw that's been exploited in two straight games: 'We saw a weakness' — 4:02 PM ET Texans coach DeMeco Ryans revealed how Houston copied Baltimore's plan to exploit the same weakness

Fantasy Football Week 5 trades: Buy Ladd McConkey, sell high on Derrick Henry and everything in between — 3:54 PM ET Target struggling managers by acquiring an injured Ladd McConkey at a discount, while cashing in on Derrick Henry before offensive line issues catch up to Baltimore

Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RB in Week 5: Quinshon Judkins and Emmanuel Wilson inspire new hope — 3:50 PM ET TreVeyon Henderson and Tyler Allgeier headline the next wave of potential fantasy starters as injuries create major opportunities across the league

HQ PM Newsletter 10/7/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Three potential MLB playoff elimination games, NHL + more best bets

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

Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets — 3:17 PM ET You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during cricket matches

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, where to watch with four elimination games on Wednesday — 3:16 PM ET The Guardians, Braves, Yankees and Padres are all facing elimination on Wednesday -- who will stay alive?

Man Utd and Liverpool eye Truffert - Thursday's gossip — 4:56 PM ET Manchester United and Liverpool eye Adrien Truffert, Tyler Morton is wanted by Newcastle and Martin Odegaard is set to sign a new Arsenal deal.

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms — 4:56 PM ET Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending — 4:47 PM ET As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two foot…

'Amazing' Kane targets 100 international goals — 4:31 PM ET Striker Harry Kane says he could reach 100 goals for England after equalling his country's appearance record of 125, drawing praise from team-mates Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham.

Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict — 4:14 PM ET Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris St-Germain next week - the club's first home match since they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 cha…

McTominay resumes Napoli training after surgery — 3:31 PM ET Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay returns to training at Napoli following his recent heart surgery.

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president — 3:24 PM ET Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.

Winger Matondo joins Hibernian for rest of season — 3:11 PM ET Former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo joins Hibernian on a deal until the end of the season, with the option of a further year.

Travis Head hits back at Australia greats for firing a ‘bullet through’ current Test players — 5:25 PM ET Opener said it is unfair for ex-players to criticise modern batting lineupAustralia’s vice-captain eager to open in Tests against South AfricaTravis Head has accused Australia’s golden generation of…

Eckert’s Spygate ban may be lenient, but no sane manager will try the same trick again — 4:00 PM ET Verdict has been a long time coming and the Southampton head coach has recaptured hearts and minds at St Mary’s“Hi Tonda, are you a cheat?” That simple, succinct, question cut to the heart of a matte…

Jon Rahm’s LIV exit set to trigger mass exodus of players from stricken tour — 3:14 PM ET Tyrrell Hatton and other big names likely to followTour filed for bankruptcy after Saudi funding withdrawnConfirmation that Jon Rahm will play no part in LIV Golf in its post-Saudi Arabian form is li…

‘Ted Lasso’ Star and EP Brendan Hunt on the Season 4 Finale’s Surprise Job Changes, and Whether There Will Be a Season 5 — 5:46 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 4 finale of “Ted Lasso,” now streaming on Apple TV. There’s a new coach at AFC Richmond, and it’s not Ted Lasso. The Season 4 finale of “T…

London Film Festival Hails the ‘Great Andrew Scott’ as ‘Elsinore’ Opens 70th Edition With Tears, Cheers and ‘The Ethel Merman Disco Album’ — 5:35 PM ET The 70th BFI London Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday with the European premiere of “Elsinore,” a movie that, as the credits rolled, left large swathes of the audience at the Royal Festival Hall…

Dewayne Perkins to Launch ‘I Swear We’re Friends,’ New Digital ‘Skitcom’ on YouTube (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:30 PM ET “The Blackening” and “The Studio” star Dewayne Perkins is launching a new digital series, “I Swear We’re Friends,” exclusively on YouTube this fall.Perkins is independently releasing the six-episode…

PlayStation to Launch New Crunchyroll Anime Hub for PS5 — 5:30 PM ET Sony’s PlayStation will launch a new Crunchyroll anime hub within its PlayStation 5 gaming console’s home screen next year to more closely align the company’s anime projects and anime-inspired games.…

Movie Theaters Add New York Times Games to Pre-Show Experience (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:30 PM ET Attention “Wordle” and “Spelling Bee” fans: interactive offerings from The New York Times Games are coming to a movie theater near you this fall. Through a new partnership between NYT Games and in-th…

‘Ashes’ and ‘Mexican American’ to Open and Close Los Angeles’ GuadaLAjara Film Festival — 5:02 PM ET The GuadaLAjara Film Festival announced its full lineup for the annual event running from Nov. 5-7 at venues across Los Angeles. The festival will open with Watermelon Pictures’ “Ashes” directed by D…

Inde Navarrette, Jaafar Jackson and More: Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch Spotlights ‘Obsession,’ ‘Michael,’ ‘La Bola Negra’ and Beyond — 5:01 PM ET Awards and festival seasons are officially underway. The Newport Beach Film Festival will return for its 27th year, showcasing more than 100 feature films and 250 shorts from 21 countries. The festiv…

Cannes Winning Producer Giancarlo Nasi: U.S. Indie Filmmakers Are Turning to International Co-Production Funds — 4:59 PM ET Even U.S. independent filmmakers are lining up for international public funds from Canada, Mexico, Latin America and European countries now, Chilean producer Giancarlo Nasi told attendees at his Indu…

Carrie Coon Doesn’t Care About Being Liked — 4:44 PM ET Carrie Coon has little interest in being liked. “I think likability is an overrated quality,” she tells Variety. “It’s more interesting to play a character that is not just likable.” It’s an attitude…

Melania Trump’s Advisor Shades Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ After Box Office Bomb — Even Though ‘Melania’ Doc Also Flopped in Theaters — 4:38 PM ET Melania Trump’s senior advisor Marc Beckman took to social media after Tom Cruise’s “Digger” flopped at the box office to explain to people how the First Lady’s much-reviled documentary “Melania” per…

HBO Max and Paramount+ Will Be One, But What Happens to Discovery+? — 5:20 PM ET No one is talking about Skydance's other streamer.

Catherine Hardwicke Tapped to Direct Bronte Studios’ Female-Led Western ‘American River’ — 5:03 PM ET Set to shoot in Australia in 2027, the film is being cast by veteran casting directors Lisa Beach and Sarah Katzman for producers Blake Northfield and Michelle Krumm of Bronte Studios with Shaun Good…

‘Crew Girl’ Star Miku Martineau on Rowing Boot Camp and Love Triangles — 5:01 PM ET The 22-year-old grew up playing sports, mainly hockey and gymnastics, and would love to incorporate that into a future role: "A female version of 'Heated Rivalry?' I would be down."

‘Beware Boiúna’ Star Jessica Rothe Talks Her Prolific Return to Horror and Retooling ‘Happy Death Day 3’ — 4:59 PM ET The scream queen unpacks her five-film horror slate: “Horror is where the most exciting storytelling is happening right now.”

How the ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Finale Sets Up What Comes Next — 4:37 PM ET The final episode of the comeback season ties off Zelda's planned takeover, sends Roy packing and leaves Ted's next move wide open as Jason Sudeikis and team await a renewal.

Michael Kearns, Actor, Activist and ‘Jerker’ Director, Dies at 76 — 4:35 PM ET The play about two gay men who fall in love over a phone-sex line was controversial in 1986.

Aesop, Tatcha and Nutrafol: 15 Rarely-Discounted October Prime Day Beauty Deals — 4:22 PM ET Many brands see frequent Amazon price drops. These do not.

The “Rape of Christ” Scene from 1971’s ‘The Devils’ Is Back. Is the World Finally Ready? — 3:54 PM ET How footage feared destroyed was recovered and restored to Ken Russell’s notorious film, more than half a century after censors demanded its removal.

‘Other Mommy,’ ‘Clayface’ and 4 More Horror Movies in Theaters Before Halloween — 3:40 PM ET A rundown of October's scariest films in theaters, including 'The Devils' and 'Whalefall.'

‘The Beast’ Review: Samuel L. Jackson and Joel Kinnaman in a Renny Harlin Joint That’s a Deadly Combo of Silly and Tedious — 3:37 PM ET A U.S. president and a severely wounded Secret Service agent battle it out with hordes of terrorists in this action-thriller.

Leon Botstein Remains at Bard College Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties — 5:27 PM ET Leon Botstein is no longer president of Bard College, but he continues to teach and play a prominent role in the school’s signature music programs.

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day — 4:01 PM ET Nice rocks, Sly’s wisdom and peace in the kitchen.

📋 Covering 3:01 PM ET through 6:01 PM ET on October 7, 2026. 242 stories from 20 outlets surfaced from 45 polled RSS feeds. Every headline links to the original source article.