⚡ News Roundup: 234 Stories from 17 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:01 PM ET, Oct 8)

Hispanic staffers make up only 9 percent of House workforce, report finds — Washington Post, 6:00 PM ET The U.S. population is about 20 percent Hispanic and Latino.

How to Watch the Midterm Senate Race Debates in Georgia, Michigan and Maine — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET Each debate will be held in a TV studio without a live audience.

Four astronauts return to earth after an eight-month space mission — Al Jazeera, 5:55 PM ET The crew completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Long and Grueling Deployment — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET The aircraft carrier, whose crew endured food shortages, spent much of its nearly 11-month deployment in combat without a day off.

Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects — The Verge, 5:53 PM ET Anthropic's offering to help open-source projects track down security vulnerabilities with a new service called OSS Scanner. It says open-source projects that opt-in will get "thorough, periodic secu…

Mike McDaniel: Calls for my firing come with the territory — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said this week that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy, but the former Dolphins head coach knows that won't necessarily stop people from ple…

Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy — Washington Post, 5:53 PM ET The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration’s actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.

How to Watch the Midterm Senate Race Debates in Georgia, Michigan and Maine — 5:55 PM ET Each debate will be held in a TV studio without a live audience.

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Long and Grueling Deployment — 5:54 PM ET The aircraft carrier, whose crew endured food shortages, spent much of its nearly 11-month deployment in combat without a day off.

What Are the Remaining Millennium Prize Problems? — 5:53 PM ET OpenAI’s trove of new math results doesn’t fully solve any of these highly prestigious open questions, but it seems to make progress on some.

‘Breathtaking,’ ‘Devastating’: Mathematics Reels After New OpenAI Release — 5:53 PM ET Hundreds of new A.I.-generated findings moved the frontiers of higher math in a single day — dispelling any doubt that the field is forever changed.

The Wave of Student Protests Roiling France — 5:35 PM ET Anger about classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages and broken-down buildings has boiled over in recent weeks, and threatens to coalesce into broader grievances in a heated political season.

Spain’s Protesters See ‘Madness’ of Rising Rent and a ‘Martyr’ in Maricarmen — 5:27 PM ET Thousands of protesters marched in Madrid on Thursday, a day after the death of María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old whose eviction became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis.

21 Birds Are Found at Miami Airport Stuffed in Underwear and Hidden in a Belt — 5:20 PM ET Two men, who arrived separately from Cuba days apart, each carried clutches of live birds concealed in their clothes, the authorities said.

U.N. Warns Against Technology Used to Read Citizens’ Minds — 5:07 PM ET A report by the secretary-general warned that new technologies could be used to access and criminalize people’s innermost thoughts.

‘Battening Down the Hatches’ as Hurricane Isaias Approaches Gulf Coast — 5:07 PM ET Hurricane Isaias could make landfall as soon as Friday afternoon. Residents are making careful choices about whether to leave their homes or stock up and stay.

The Man City Scandal Is About More Than Football — 5:06 PM ET A conversation about the biggest financial scandal in football history.

Before Computer Science Became a Boys’ Club, Margaret Hamilton Wrote the Code — 5:06 PM ET The woman who helped put astronauts on the moon was a software engineer when the field was not prestigious or lucrative.

Trump Says U.S. Will Not Strike Iran Again Before Midterms as Military Draws Up New Plans — 5:05 PM ET The U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes, but in recent months the president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war.

Escalating Assaults on Ukrainian Cities Are Taking an Enormous Toll — 4:59 PM ET At least 30 people were killed in a Russian strike on a commuter bus in the country’s east, officials said, a day after an attack on an apartment building far behind the combat zone killed 22.

Judge Extends Pause on Trump’s Ban Against CNN, MS NOW and Politico — 4:54 PM ET The judge overseeing the case said that the pause would extend until next week, and promised to decide whether to further extend it by Tuesday.

Mamdani Stands By His Handling of Oct. 7 Anniversary After Emotional Day — 4:51 PM ET The mayor expressed no regrets after he was criticized by Jewish leaders over a statement marking the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks and later booed by pro-Palestinian activists at a vigil.

Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program, Alleging Visa Fraud — 4:51 PM ET Vice President JD Vance singled out the tech firm as he and other officials accused an array of companies and universities of abusing the visa system.

How a U.S. Diplomat Suppressed and Altered Reports Critical of Israel — 4:46 PM ET A top aide to Ambassador Mike Huckabee skewed information to portray the Netanyahu government in a favorable light, according to multiple officials and documents obtained by The Times.

That Daily Brain Rot Break Is Taking Us Back to the Dark Ages — 4:38 PM ET Welcome to the postliterate era.

The Seashells Case Against Comey at a Crossroads — 4:24 PM ET A judge will soon rule on whether the former F.B.I. director must face trial for an Instagram post.

Supreme Court, for Now, Sides With Trump Administration in TV Ad Fight — 4:18 PM ET The court paused a lower-court ruling while it considered the latest move in a monthslong fight over who is entitled to low rates for political ads.

Cecily Gemmell, Winston Churchill’s Last Surviving Secretary, Has Died — 4:11 PM ET Starting with the British leader at age 18, she traveled the world with him. “I was terrified of him,” she later recalled.

Oil Prices Jump on Outburst of Violence in the Middle East — 4:01 PM ET Attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz have continued as a war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi militia intensified.

5-Year-Old Dies After Digital Whiteboard Falls in School Classroom — 3:45 PM ET Bellamy Dawkins-Morris died at a hospital after a 120-pound display board fell on him at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, Fla.

At Texas Rally, Trump and Paxton Make for an Awkward Pair — 3:36 PM ET The president offered support for the Republican Senate candidate, after earlier grumbles, but focused much of his speech on a defense of his own record.

Trump’s Speech Is Getting Filthier — 3:32 PM ET What to make of the president’s uptick in profanity?

French Student Protests Continue as Government Seeks Way Out of Crisis — 3:31 PM ET Mass protests over decrepit schools and absent teachers are in their third week, with more planned. Officials have failed so far to quell a movement drawing many adult supporters.

Trump Administration Considers Using Ships to Deport Immigrants — 3:22 PM ET Journeys to destinations including El Salvador and Venezuela could take days and cost millions. Officials cautioned that discussions are still preliminary.

Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market — 3:06 PM ET The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.

Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced. — 3:06 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.

Four astronauts return to earth after an eight-month space mission — 5:55 PM ET The crew completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.

What Man City charges anger Liverpool before Premier League game? — 5:49 PM ET Clubs reportedly want reimbursements after Man City charges - one of those, Liverpool, are first opponent in fallout.

Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris — 5:17 PM ET Police fired tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand more funding and teachers.

Trump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executives — 5:11 PM ET The National Medal of Science is annually given to scientists and engineers for major contributions in their fields.

What is the Mecca defence pact? — 5:04 PM ET Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.

US charges Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro over torture allegations — 4:47 PM ET Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores face a new US charge over alleged torture.

South Africa protests turn violent amid rage over asylum ruling — 4:43 PM ET Several cars torched and foreign-run businesses forced to shut in Johannesburg's Soweto and coastal city of Durban.

Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem — 4:34 PM ET The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate.

How much worse can Yemen’s humanitarian crisis become? — 4:06 PM ET UN says fighting has displaced more than 200,000 people in five weeks.

Israeli settlers take Palestinian olives, and their harvest traditions — 3:57 PM ET As Israeli settlers harvest olives on Palestinian land, farmers face growing violence and loss of an ancient tradition.

Israeli settlers systematically target the Palestinian olive harvest — 3:49 PM ET Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are destroying olive trees.

India’s Cockroach movement says members detained as protests continue — 3:49 PM ET India's opposition and student-led CJP movement demand election chief's resignation, plan mass demonstration Saturday.

Prosecutors in Maradona death trial seek sentences up to 12 years — 3:46 PM ET Seven medical professionals face calls for 12-year prison sentences in trial over Argentina icon Diego Maradona's death.

At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war — 3:43 PM ET The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war's cost.

Man City charges: Maresca says players focused on Liverpool test — 3:17 PM ET Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca claims players unfazed by financial breaches verdict ahead of Liverpool showdown.

‘War lives in me’: Gaza playwright Ali Abu Yasin wins English PEN award — 3:12 PM ET Honoured for his artistic resilience, Ali Abu Yasin continued writing for theatre amid the rubble.

Philippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rules — 3:06 PM ET The former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.

Hegseth says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be a public event — 5:46 PM ET Officials clarified execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be livestreamedPete Hegseth has said the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former army psychiatr…

Democratic senator says Hegseth trying to hide costs of Iran war from US public — 5:41 PM ET Chris Murphy says Pentagon blocked him from military base in Qatar and Iran strike on US embassy in Riyadh far worse than public led to believeThe US senator Chris Murphy said the Pentagon blocked hi…

USS Abraham Lincoln’s commanding officer addresses suicide attempts in strike group after record deployment – live — 5:32 PM ET Captain Dan Keeler says there were ‘no lost lives on board’ and adds that deployment was ‘first experience with combat’ for most sailorsThousands turn out to welcome weary USS Lincoln sailorsSign up…

Two Latvian men arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by US military — 5:27 PM ET Men aged 32 and 36 detained on suspicion of trespass, causing criminal damage and entering a prohibited place Two Latvian men were arrested in the early hours of Thursday after they were discovered i…

Polls close in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as Labour hopes to retain seat — 5:22 PM ET Contest seen as test of Andy Burnham’s ability to unite Labour voters amid threat from Green party’s Zack PolanskiPolls have closed in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, a contest seen as a test…

Men accused of shooting Australian surfer brothers and US friend dead in Mexico to learn fate as trial concludes — 4:40 PM ET Martin and Debra Robinson, the brothers’ parents, will address the court before a Mexican judge hands down the verdictA Mexican judge is expected to hand down his verdict on Thursday in the high-prof…

Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island — 4:20 PM ET Free-roaming Aldabra population far exceeds human population of Seychelles after decades-long recovery programmeA survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has discovered t…

Thousands turn out to welcome weary USS Lincoln sailors after record-breaking deployment — 4:18 PM ET Military families admit ‘mixed emotions’ as aircraft carrier finally returns to San Diego after grueling stretch at sea that took severe tollUSS Lincoln arrives at San Diego base – live updatesBy 4am…

Thousands march in Madrid after death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen — 4:11 PM ET Rally to remember woman, 87, whose rent battle with investment firm triggered nationwide protests over housing crisisAbout 20,000 people took part in a march through the centre of Madrid on Thursday…

Trump donor accuses ‘grifter’ Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 quid pro quo — 4:10 PM ET Eric Deters says US ambassador to Greece asked him to pay off American Express credit card bill in return for accessA Trump donor accused Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece and Trump fam…

Hurricane Isaias forecast to bring dangerous storm surge, with millions under warnings in US — 4:02 PM ET Residents in areas from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Florida urged to ‘evacuate if told to do so’Millions of people from Louisiana to Florida are under hurricane warnings on Thursday as Hurr…

DoJ seeks to charge ex-Trump aide who gave key testimony on January 6 attack — 3:06 PM ET Cassidy Hutchinson told panel she had been told Trump lunged for wheel of SUV to try to join mob at CapitolProsecutors in the justice department’s civil rights division are seeking criminal charges a…

SpaceX deal to acquire spectrum license hammers shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile — 5:35 PM ET SpaceX agreed to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio as it to pushes its Starlink service deeper into the U.S. telecommunications market.

Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave and other AI stocks sink on OpenAI revenue report — 5:19 PM ET OpenAI has told investors that it hit roughly $50 billion in annualized revenue at the end of September, CNBC confirmed.

America shut out Chinese EVs. Britain welcomed them — and now faces a difficult choice — 4:55 PM ET Britain faces a finely balanced choice over whether to follow the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs.

Nasdaq falls 1% as AI trade stumbles following OpenAI revenue setback — 4:43 PM ET The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were lower on Thursday as investors faced more pressure from rising Treasury yields and elevated oil prices.

Major League Baseball proposes shortening its regular season as it pushes for a salary cap — 4:16 PM ET Major League Baseball proposed a return to a shorter 154-game regular season schedule as it attempts to convince players to approve a salary cap.

Why a Starbucks takeover of Chipotle would — and wouldn't — make sense for both companies — 4:12 PM ET Starbucks has reportedly been working with advisers on a takeover proposal for Chipotle, but a potential deal comes with pros and cons for investors.

Treasury yields are lower after reaching multiyear highs, traders weigh latest bond auction — 4:06 PM ET Traders digested comments from a top Federal Reserve official while awaiting another long-dated bond auction.

Treasury yields are 'really, really high' but can come down soon, Bessent's new advisor says — 4:06 PM ET The comments from David Zervos come after the 10-year and 30-year yields marched to 24-year highs in recent days.

Costco's sales resilience is giving Cramer a reason to feel better about the stock — 3:51 PM ET Jim Cramer is feeling better about the wholesaler following its September report

JPMorgan is falling into earnings next week. It's paid off to buy the dip — 3:50 PM ET JPMorgan Chase is among the major financial stocks kicking off earnings season next week, and its technical set-up deserves attention.

These stocks reporting next week have a track record of earnings beats and share gains — 3:34 PM ET CNBC Pro screened data from Bespoke Investment Group to find companies that have a solid history of beating earnings estimates and seeing shares rise.

Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects — 5:53 PM ET Anthropic's offering to help open-source projects track down security vulnerabilities with a new service called OSS Scanner. It says open-source projects that opt-in will get "thorough, periodic secu…

SpaceX announces plan to become a ‘major mobile carrier’ — 5:23 PM ET SpaceX has acquired a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses - a move the company says "will pave the way" for its Starlink Mobile service to become a "major" US carrier. When the Federal Communicat…

AMD will bring FSR 4 to handhelds by the end of 2026 — 5:01 PM ET It's already possible to get AMD's framerate-enhancing FSR 4 boost on handhelds as old as the Steam Deck - but in June, AMD reserved the right to disappoint handheld gamers by not officially bringing…

Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks — 4:32 PM ET Apple is set to introduce a new MacBook Pro with a touchscreen and an updated iPad Mini "on or around" October 27th, Bloomberg reports. If true, that would put the event just two weeks after the Octo…

California is trying to shut down robot vs. human cage matches — 4:06 PM ET The California State Athletic Commission sent a cease-and-desist letter to a startup that hosted a match between a human and a robot last month, as reported by The New York Times. The fight, which to…

ICE detainees in Georgia used the facility’s video calling software to expose the conditions inside — 3:45 PM ET Four men detained at an ICE detention center in rural Georgia used the facility's video conferencing software to expose both the conditions inside and President Donald Trump's hostile takeover of the…

Microsoft’s new Windows Search is exactly what Windows 11 needs — 3:30 PM ET Windows Search has been one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11, and now Microsoft is addressing this with a significant overhaul. A new redesigned Windows Search is now in testing that is mu…

Paramount is making a Cyberpunk 2077 film — 3:14 PM ET Cyberpunk 2077 is heading to the big screen. Deadline reports that CD Projekt Red's popular sci-fi video game franchise is being adapted into a live-action film by Paramount Pictures. There's no deta…

Exclusive: House Democrats ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for records related to alleged pay-to-pay scheme — 5:50 PM ET Democrats from the House Oversight Committee on Thursday asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle for financial records and communications with Trump administration officials after allegati…

WATCH LIVE: U.S. House candidates James, Mitchell debate in Iowa in race to replace Hinson — 5:09 PM ET Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James and former state Rep. Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate, are facing off in a contest to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.

WATCH LIVE: U.S. House candidates set to debate in North Dakota, without incumbent Fedorchak — 5:08 PM ET Even though she's running for reelection, North Dakota incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak is not expected to appear for a debate Thursday between candidates vying for the state's sole U.S. House seat.

WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize is ... — 4:56 PM ET The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday.

WATCH LIVE: Utah's U.S. House candidates Kennedy, Larsen meet for debate — 4:53 PM ET Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy will face off in a debate Thursday against Democratic candidate Jonny Larsen as voters in west-central Utah consider whom to send to the U.S. House.

Rogers and El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race after sparring online — 3:45 PM ET Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, competing for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, are set for their first campaign debate Thursday after weeks of sparring both online and in adv…

WATCH: Four astronauts return to Earth after 8 months aboard International Space Station — 3:42 PM ET NASA's Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, France's Sophie Adenot and Russia's Andrey Fedyaev departed the orbiting lab on Wednesday, eager to reunite with their families after a lengthy separation.

New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture — 3:17 PM ET Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, already charged with participating in a conspiracy to send cocaine into the U.S., now also face allegations of human rights abuses during hi…

White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program — 5:37 PM ET An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.

Burnham calls on Polanski to reverse Green Party's Zionism motion — 5:00 PM ET The prime minister has intervened in the row over the motion passed by members at Green Party conference.

Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' among Man City squad — 4:40 PM ET Enzo Maresca says his players "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding Manchester City over the 115 Premier League charges.

Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar dies suddenly at 75 — 4:38 PM ET Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.

Infantino given re-election boost as Montagliani seeks final Concacaf term — 4:09 PM ET Gianni Infantino's chances of being re-elected as Fifa president appear to have been given a major boost as Victor Montagliani wants to remain as Concacaf chief.

Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis — 3:10 PM ET Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis — 3:10 PM ET Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis — 3:10 PM ET Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

R.I.P. Margaret Hamilton, whose code saved the Apollo 11 Moon landing — 4:15 PM ET Hamilton also coined the term "software engineering" and founded two successful software companies.

Let's Encrypt cuts certificate lifetimes to 64 days starting February 2027 — 3:57 PM ET Free SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes reduce to 64 days in February.

Driver wins $76 after ALPR led to bogus traffic stop, drug searches — 3:42 PM ET Mass surveillance gets stupider.

RFK Jr. unveils sweeping federal initiative to find evidence of vaccine injuries — 3:26 PM ET "[T]he Trump-RFK Jr anti-vax agenda keeps getting more corrupt and dangerous."

Inside Elon Musk’s Midterm Spending Spree — 5:14 PM ET This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss where Elon Musk’s PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against the designer behind Muse’s logo.

She Designed Meta’s New AI Logo. Then Came the Hate — 3:30 PM ET Jessica Hische knew working for Meta might upset some people. But she didn’t anticipate just how angry they would get.

Pretend you’re sitting at Elizabeth Holmes’ desk on this weirdly detailed website — 5:00 PM ET With over a thousand emails, slides, texts, and documents from the United States v. Elizabeth Holmes trial, Extend engineer Bo Lau created a website that simulates what it might have been like to rif…

Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect — 4:04 PM ET Three fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute allegations of mishandling sensitive information, warning in an open letter that their dismissals are creating a chilling effect on the company’s AI safe…

NFL urges Supreme Court to look at prediction markets — 5:44 PM ET Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story NFL asks Supreme Court to rule on prediction markets The NFL urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to…

Lawmakers concerned over Google's plan to acquire AI models from Spirit Airlines data — 5:40 PM ET A bipartisan group of dozens of lawmakers led by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is concerned over Google’s plan to acquire Spirit Airlines data to train its AI mode…

Minnesota demands answers in Medicaid fraud fight with Trump — 5:36 PM ET Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Minnesota demands answers in Medicaid fraud fight with Trump The Trump administration is escalating its Medicaid frau…

Johnson floats return to Louisiana if GOP loses majority in midterms — 5:35 PM ET Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) floated the idea of returning home to Louisiana if Republicans lose control of the House next year. “Heaven forbid, if we lose this majority or whatever, I don't know wha…

Live updates: El-Sayed, Rogers to showdown in Michigan Senate debate — 5:25 PM ET Michigan Senate hopefuls Abdul El-Sayed (D) and Mike Rogers (R) are set to take the debate stage together for the first time Thursday night. The forum, hosted by Nexstar’s WOOD-TV, kicks off at 7 p.m…

Trump explains LA, San Diego comments: 'All I was doing was making a comparison' — 5:23 PM ET President Trump lashed out at the media Thursday over its coverage on his comments suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. The president accused the media of reporting that he was…

Mortgage rates hit 7.4 percent for first time since November 2023 — 5:03 PM ET Mortgage rates increased again this week, with the average 30-year rate hitting 7.4 percent for the first time since November 2023, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. The average 30-year mortgage rate ro…

Vance takes aim at Microsoft over foreign workers — 4:52 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Vance takes aim at Microsoft over foreign workers Vice President Vance said Thursday that foreign workers at Microsoft will no longer be able to apply for…

Watch live: El-Sayed, Rogers to square off in Nexstar's Michigan Senate debate — 4:30 PM ET The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time coverage of Nexstar's Michigan Senate debate Tuesday evening, delivering in-depth national analysis and reaction. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed a…

El-Sayed on Trump calling him 'Mohammed' in latest attack: 'He knows my name' — 4:29 PM ET Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed (D) accused President Trump of using his Muslim faith against him after the commander in chief attacked the candidate Wednesday evening. In a Truth Social post,…

US Army identifies systemic breakdowns that led to DC midair collision — 4:27 PM ET A newly released U.S. Army report identified systemic breakdowns that led to the 2025 midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. Some of the families of the 67 people…

Bust of Robert F. Kennedy stolen from outside RFK Stadium — 3:43 PM ET A bust of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy was stolen from outside the Washington, D.C., stadium that bears his name. In a statement, Events DC, the company that manages the stadium, said th…

HHS launches NIH clinic to study vaccine injuries — 3:43 PM ET The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a clinic dedicated to studying "patients experiencing health problems following vaccination" as it mulls a reimbursement program for doc…

Jeffries vows immediate anti-corruption push next year: ‘Hold the crooks accountable’ — 3:37 PM ET House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) vowed that Democrats, if they win the House in next month’s midterms, will launch immediate investigations into corruption allegations against President…

White House chief of staff's daughter shows up in photo from Republicka Srpska — 3:34 PM ET The daughter of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles recently traveled to Republika Srpska, a small self-governing territory in Bosnia and Herzegovina led by a pro-Russian political party, as an im…

Hispanic staffers make up only 9 percent of House workforce, report finds — 6:00 PM ET The U.S. population is about 20 percent Hispanic and Latino.

Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy — 5:53 PM ET The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration’s actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.

DOJ grand jury investigating former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson — 5:41 PM ET Hutchinson was a key witness before a House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be live-streamed, Defense Dept. says — 5:36 PM ET “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

A candidate says he slammed his wife against a door. She says he’s not an abuser. — 5:31 PM ET Victor Marx, the GOP candidate for Colorado governor, said he was trying to teach his wife the importance of continuing self-defense training.

Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t know what’s next for him if GOP loses House — 5:15 PM ET The remarks prompted speculation the Republican leader might retire from politics if Democrats retake the chamber.

Layoffs at ‘extremely low levels’ despite Americans’ gloom about the economy — 3:30 PM ET The data presents a disconnect with how many Americans are feeling about the economy less than a month from the midterms.

Obama marvels at Democrats’ Senate chances — 3:26 PM ET “There are states right now in play that I would not have imagined being in play,” the former president said.

Trump touts innovation ‘golden age’ amid funding cuts, researcher exodus — 3:25 PM ET The administration wants to shift science money from universities to private firms. Lawmakers and others have pushed back.

Why Iowa is such a competitive state in the midterm elections — 3:08 PM ET Iowa Republicans have consistently won in the Trump era. That record is at risk now.

Mike McDaniel: Calls for my firing come with the territory — 5:53 PM ET Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said this week that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy, but the former Dolphins head coach knows that won't necessarily stop people from ple…

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Week 5 Thursday — 5:52 PM ET Indianapolis Colts injury report

California HS basketball star to transfer to Iowa City West — 5:52 PM ET Braylon Sherwood a 6-foot-6 shooting guard from California, announced he is transferring to Iowa City West

What we're hearing about Tennessee Titans front office firings, questions we have — 5:51 PM ET What's there to make of the Tennessee Titans front office firings? Here are five questions we're asking.

What we're hearing about Tennessee Titans front office firings, questions we have — 5:51 PM ET What's there to make of the Tennessee Titans front office firings? Here are five questions we're asking.

Jordan Addison makes important progress on Vikings' Thursday injury report — 5:51 PM ET Addison returned to practice in a limited capacity, which is a step in the right direction.

‘Not This Week’: Daniel Jones Draws the Line on Supporting Former Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. — 5:51 PM ET Michael Pittman Jr. will face the Indianapolis Colts, the franchise that drafted him and where he has played since 2020, this Sunday. Fresh reports claim that Pittman would not play in the game again…

Klint Kubiak’s accountability sound but without action it’s empty words — 5:51 PM ET Las Vegas Raiders head coach takes brunt of blame in team’s 1st loss of season to Kansas City Chiefs

Jaylen Wright new addition to injury report — 5:50 PM ET Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright added to injury report because of a foot injury

Tyreek Hill denies estranged wife's abuse allegations in civil trial: Live updates — 5:50 PM ET In his testimony during a civil trial in Florida, Tyreek Hill denied his estranged wife's allegations of physical and verbal abuse.

UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava has golden opportunity to make NFL Draft noise vs. Oregon — 5:49 PM ET UCLA football elevated itself out of recent mediocrity immediately under new coach Bob Chesney . Quarterback Nico Iamaleava and his sudden ascension rises as a big part of this turnaround. But now a…

Notre Dame-West Haven runners embrace unique night race at Moonlight Madness Invitational — 5:48 PM ET The Green Knights found a race unlike any other: under the lights, through a barn, over New Hampshire terrain.

Allie Davis is Concord volleyball all-time assist leader — 5:48 PM ET ATHENS — Concord University volleyball senior libero Allie Davis is the Mountain Lions’ all-time career leader in digs. Davis, who came to Concord from Jonesborough, Tenn., tallied 12 digs in Friday’…

Concord beats Frostburg State 41-31 — 5:48 PM ET ATHENS — Prior to Saturday’s MEC clash with Frostburg State, Concord head coach Cody Edwards observed the Bobcats were the only opponent his team faced in 2025 that he felt the Mountain Lions were ne…

St. John’s men’s basketball announces tip-off times and broadcast information for 2026-27 season — 5:47 PM ET The Red Storm will have at least four nationally-televised games on FOX and NBC this regular season.

Local Football — 5:47 PM ET PikeView football was surely looking forward to getting back on its horse after last week’s loss at Sissonville, but it looks like the Panthers will have to wait. And not due to any fault of their ow…

Beavers will take on Grizzlies at Mitchell Stadium on Friday — 5:46 PM ET BLUEFIELD — Given Bluefield’s playoff history with Fairmont Senior under literal West Virginia Sports Legend head football coach Fred Simon, it would almost seem reasonable if the Beavers did some pe…

Defending Class AAA state champion Tigers to collide with Class AAAA No. 1 GW — 5:46 PM ET PRINCETON — Much have we seen and much have we learned over not quite two complete football seasons at Princeton under the direction of enigmatic rock star head football coach Nate Tanner who, quite…

LeBron James Sparks Quick Retraction After ESPN Broadcaster’s Controversial Joel Embiid Claim — 5:45 PM ET LeBron James refuted a report about him calling out Joel Embiid for being late to practice. The Philadelphia 76ers star ended the claims through his Instagram stories, saying Embiid has not been late…

MLB’s proposed 154-game season would carve out new Monday TV window — 5:45 PM ET MLB wants to play fewer games in the summer so it can sell more of them in October. The league made a series of scheduling proposals to the MLB Players Association on Thursday as part of collective b…

John Lynch on the 49ers ahead of the trade deadline: ‘I think you’re always in active mode’ — 5:45 PM ET John Lynch hinted at the 49ers’ health being a determining factor as the trade deadline approaches.

With five overall and three-straight WNBA MVP awards, A’ja Wilson’s all-time greatness becomes even more undeniable — 5:45 PM ET A’ja Wilson’s excellence is undeniable, as she earns her fifth overall and third-straight WNBA MVP award.

How to watch Sam Houston State vs Liberty: College football live stream, TV channel — 5:45 PM ET The Sam Houston Bearkats (1-3) face the Liberty Flames (4-1) at Williams Stadium on Thursday night in College Football action. How to Watch Sam Houston State vs Liberty Sam Houston is coming off a 49…

Jalen Duren Looks ‘Really Good’ as Pistons Coach Reveals Explosive Growth After $200M Extension — 5:44 PM ET It was a long road for the Detroit Pistons to have Jalen Duren return over the summer. Fortunately for the Pistons, Duren eventually agreed to a five-year, $200 million extension on Friday. Throughou…

What channel is Cowboys vs Buccaneers on tonight? NFL Thursday Night Football time, TV schedule — 5:44 PM ET It's the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. Here's how to watch, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

What channel is Cowboys vs Buccaneers on tonight? NFL Thursday Night Football time, TV schedule — 5:44 PM ET It's the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. Here's how to watch, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

American football's popularity growing across UK: 'We will watch until like 1 a.m.' — 5:44 PM ET According to the NFL, roughly 18 million people in the United Kingdom consider themselves fans of American football.

After a turbulent year, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hopes to remain with Yankees: ‘This is where I want to be’ — 5:44 PM ET NEW YORK — Typically a man of many words, Jazz Chisholm Jr. refused to answer a handful of questions after the Rays swept the Yankees in the ALDS on Wednesday night. Why couldn’t the Yankees get it d…

Chris Bell listed as limited again — 5:43 PM ET Dolphins WR Chris Bell a limited participant for second straight day

Week 5 lineup questions? Fantasy Football Live has you covered on Sunday morning with last-minute start/sit advice — 5:42 PM ET Fantasy Football Live returns on Sunday morning with 2.5 hours of top-notch advice to get your lineup set for Week 5.

What kind of person decides to fight in a cage for a living? — 5:40 PM ET One fighter asked whether MMA ruins people or merely attracts those whose lives are already a mess. Even those who've suffered through successful fight careers have a hard time being sure of the diff…

How can Texas beat OU for a third year in a row? It all starts on the ground for Longhorns — 5:40 PM ET Hollywood Smothers is healthy, but Texas' offensive line must open holes against an Oklahoma defense allowing 16 points per game.

Barcelona eyeing future deal for Villarreal star — 5:40 PM ET The board at Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the development of a member of the attacking ranks at La Liga rivals Villarreal. The Yellow Submarine star in the sights of the Blaugrana? Alberto Mo…

Houston vs Kansas State Prediction: A Big 12 Elimination Game — 5:39 PM ET Houston and Kansas State are both good, but both have a Big 12 loss. The loser is almost certainly out of the conference title hunt. Here's the CFN game preview and prediction.

Lions OC Drew Petzing on return to Arizona: 'Got to go out and beat them' — 5:39 PM ET The Detroit Lions rank 20th in the NFL in rushing and have just one run over 20 yards despite having one of the best RBs in football.

Lions OC Drew Petzing on return to Arizona: 'Got to go out and beat them' — 5:39 PM ET The Detroit Lions rank 20th in the NFL in rushing and have just one run over 20 yards despite having one of the best RBs in football.

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Quentin Grimes on why he joined the Lakers: JJ Redick was the main selling point — 5:38 PM ET Quentin Grimes on why he joined the Lakers: JJ Redick was the main selling point

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Michigan State basketball recruiting target commits to SEC school — 5:38 PM ET One of the Spartans' targets in the 2027 class has committed to another school from the SEC

White Sox manager Will Venable has no interest in discussing MLB schedule changes ahead of ALDS Game 4 — 5:38 PM ET Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable had little interest in discussing Major League Baseball’s proposed schedule changes ahead of Thursday night’s ALDS Game 4 vs. the Cleveland Guardians. The White…

Packers sign RB Pierre Strong Jr. to 53-man roster before facing Bears — 5:37 PM ET With Chris Brooks out with an ankle injury, the Packers signed RB Pierre Strong Jr. to the 53-man roster.

Jake Paul cleared to return to ring. At risk of breaking jaw again? — 5:37 PM ET Jake Paul has been cleared to return to the boxing ring 9 1/2 months after suffering a broken jaw in a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua Dec. 19.

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Week 5 Prep: Rankings, usage notes, and league-winning picks — 5:44 PM ET Week 5 is right around the corner!

'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Buccaneers vs. Cowboys picks by expert who's on a 43-31 roll — 5:43 PM ET R.J. White reveals his picks for Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Bucs in the 2026 Week 5 'Thursday Night Football' matchup

Multiple Power Four programs face College Sports Commission investigations over alleged NIL cap evasion — 5:40 PM ET Between five and 10 schools, including multiple College Football Playoff contenders, face scrutiny over third-party arrangements designed to skirt spending limits

SEC weighs new rule requiring intra-conference transfers to sit out a season — 5:36 PM ET League officials are set to discuss a proposal aimed at curbing player movement between SEC schools

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Cowboys vs. Buccaneers prediction: Can Tampa Bay slow down CeeDee Lamb and high-powered Dallas offense? — 5:25 PM ET Dallas brings a historically efficient scoring attack into Thursday night against an 0-4 Tampa Bay squad turning to rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels

Sam Houston vs. Liberty prediction, odds, time: Week 6 college football Thursday picks by proven model — 5:20 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for the Thursday Conference USA matchup between the Sam Houston Bearkats and Liberty Flames

Missouri State vs. Western Kentucky prediction, odds, time: Week 6 CFB Thursday picks by proven model — 5:09 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for the Thursday Conference USA matchup featuring Missouri State vs. Western Kentucky

A'ja Wilson named 2026 WNBA MVP: Aces star wins third straight, becomes first five-time honoree — 4:51 PM ET Wilson finished ahead of Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark

Fantasy football rankings Week 5: Dave Richard's tough start/sit calls include benching Jalen Hurts — 4:47 PM ET Justin Herbert also faces a tough Week 5 matchup, while Ollie Gordon, Woody Marks and T.J. Hockenson offer intriguing starting options

Cowboys should be afraid of this one nightmare stat heading into Week 5 Thursday night game with Buccaneers — 4:13 PM ET Everything appears to favor Dallas on Thursday night, but the Buccaneers fit the profile of a desperate winless team that has historically been primed for a breakthrough

Brendan Allen accuses Dricus du Plessis of ducking him: 'He took the easier fight' — 4:09 PM ET Allen believes that he is having to fight down the rankings ladder because the former champ refused a matchup with him

Underdog promo code and prediction markets review: Use code CBS for $100 in Bonus Entries — 4:06 PM ET Learn about the Underdog Prediction Picks product within the Underdog app and use Underdog promo code CBS for $100 in Bonus Entries, as of October 8.

CFL odds, picks, predictions: Week 19 best bets from expert include Saskatchewan vs. Montreal — 4:06 PM ET SportsLine football expert Emory Hunt gives out his best bets for Week 19 of the 2026 CFL season

LSU vs. Kentucky prediction, pick, odds, spread: Tigers set for road clash with Wildcats — 3:58 PM ET Kentucky, which welcomes No. 10 LSU to town on Saturday night, has lost seven straight to AP Top 25 opponents dating back to 2023

Oregon vs. UCLA prediction, pick, odds, spread: Bruins looking for signature win against shorthanded Ducks — 3:58 PM ET Dylan Raiola steps in under center for the Ducks as Bob Chesney's unbeaten Bruins bring a potent ground game to Autzen Stadium with major Big Ten stakes on the line

Alabama vs. Georgia prediction, pick, odds, spread: Crimson Tide host Bulldogs in battle of SEC titans — 3:57 PM ET The eyes of the SEC and the nation will be on Tuscaloosa this weekend in a battle between to bona fide CFP contenders

Texas vs. Oklahoma prediction, pick, odds, spread: Longhorns, Sooners clash in Red River Rivalry — 3:56 PM ET Brent Venables and the sputtering Sooners face a massive test against Colin Simmons and a dominant Longhorns defense in Dallas

USC vs. Penn State prediction, pick, odds, spread: Trojans, Nittany Lions clash at Happy Valley — 3:56 PM ET No. 19 USC desperately needs a win to remain in the CFP hunt, while Penn State looks to avoid a 0-3 start in the Big Ten

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, how to watch White Sox vs. Guardians Game 4 — 3:51 PM ET Three teams have clinched their spots in the LCS round, while the Guardians have forced a Game 4 against the White Sox

Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis expected back vs. No. 9 Ole Miss after missing Georgia game — 3:37 PM ET Sources tell CBS Sports the Commodores will have their five-star phenom back after injury

HQ PM Newsletter 10/8/2026 — 3:36 PM ET What to watch Thursday: Bucs vs. Cowboys TNF, White Sox try to close out ALDS

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Buccaneers at Cowboys, Guardians vs. White Sox Game 4 and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

MLB CBA negotiations timeline: Where things stand as Dec. 1 expiration creeps closer — 3:30 PM ET With a potential work stoppage looming in baseball, we're keeping tabs on all the major steps in negotiations

Fantasy football Week 5 PPR Cheat Sheet: Dave Richard weighs tough calls on Justin Herbert and Ollie Gordon — 3:28 PM ET Jared Goff draws a favorable Week 5 matchup, while Ollie Gordon, Woody Marks and T.J. Hockenson present tough lineup decisions

Could LeBron James help solve the 76ers' depth problem at center? Here's what the numbers say — 3:21 PM ET LeBron at the 5? The 76ers might need to try it after their backup center was hurt in their preseason opener

Cowboys vs. Buccaneers prediction, odds, time: Week 5 'Thursday Night Football' picks from advanced model — 3:20 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed its Tampa Bay vs. Dallas picks for 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 5 with Baker Mayfield (thumb) still out for Tampa Bay

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How Ashley Sanchez found the joy in soccer again, thrived in a new position and got back into USWNT picture — 3:02 PM ET A tactical shift to winger under club coach Mak Lind and a renewed focus on enjoying the game helped the Courage star rebound from career lows and earn her way back to the national team

Real seek McTominay move - Friday's gossip — 5:10 PM ET Real Madrid are interested in former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and France forward Michael Olise, while Chelsea are keen on Frenkie de Jong.

Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' among Man City squad — 4:40 PM ET Enzo Maresca says his players "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding Manchester City over the 115 Premier League charges.

Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' among Man City squad — 4:40 PM ET Enzo Maresca says his players "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding Manchester City over the 115 Premier League charges.

Infantino given re-election boost as Montagliani seeks final Concacaf term — 4:09 PM ET Gianni Infantino's chances of being re-elected as Fifa president appear to have been given a major boost as Victor Montagliani wants to remain as Concacaf chief.

A’ja Wilson stands alone with record fifth WNBA MVP award after historic three-peat — 5:05 PM ET Aces star wins record fifth WNBA MVP awardWilson becomes first player to win three straightOlivia Miles finishes second in MVP votingA’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s most valuable player on Thursday…

Sergio Camello: ‘Rayo is the last team standing – it’s football from another time’ — 3:20 PM ET Rayo Vallecano’s fascinating forward on his unique club, his musical passions and the goalscoring form that puts him among Europe’e eliteAn 11-year-old, second-hand VW Beetle with more than 300,000km…

Streaming Ratings: ‘Toy Story 5’ Reaches No. 1 With Disney+ Premiere — 5:47 PM ET 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' and 'Neagley' also have strong weeks.

Swiss Queer Film Fest Drops Israeli Film After Boycott Threats: “We’re Not Sundance, Right?” — 5:25 PM ET Everybody’s Perfect programmers with “great regret” bowed to an escalating political backlash against Israel’s Oscar submission, 'Tell Me Everything,' screening at their Geneva event.

Sebastian Maniscalco Distances Himself From SiriusXM’s Raw Comedy Cancelation After Outcry — 5:22 PM ET The comic responds to backlash from Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and others, as SiriusXM says low ratings ended the channel before he arrived.

David Zaslav Cashed Out More Than $600 Million in Warner Bros. Stock in Connection With Sale to Paramount — 5:19 PM ET The WBD CEO saw his stock liquidated in connection with the acquisition, though his total severance package will be more complex.

Marvel Sets ‘Zodiac’ Live-Action Series for 2028, Adds ‘Marvel Zombies’ Specials — 5:11 PM ET The announcements, along with a 'Defenders' reunion, came as part of Marvel TV's New York Comic Con Panel on Thursday.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Series Greenlit at HBO With Film’s Stars, Creative Team Returning — 5:00 PM ET The show is the first series order since the completed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

‘Eternally Yours’ Review: CBS’ Vampire Comedy From ‘Ghosts’ Creators Is Severely Anemic — 4:02 PM ET Ed Weeks and Allegra Edwards star as bloodsuckers whose 500-year marriage has lost its spark.

Ryan Murphy Says He’d “Never” Do Another All-Star ‘AHS’ Season as Big as 13 Again — 3:49 PM ET The co-creator tells The Hollywood Reporter he wants to continue doing the horror anthology series "forever," but wouldn't repeat the likes of season 13: "I like how it ends with a lot of the charact…

Meet Cosmic Salon, the ‘Chronovisor’ Directors Who Are Curry Barkers for the Library Set — 3:48 PM ET Childhood friends Jack Auen and Kevin Walker turned a $55,000 budget, a cold-emailed professor and a Vatican conspiracy theory into an unlikely thriller. Now they’re working with UTA.

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Live Action Film in Development at Paramount Pictures — 3:27 PM ET Lorenzo di Bonaventura is attached to produce the project set in the universe of the gaming franchise from Poland’s CD Projekt Red.

David Corenswet Proves He’s More Than Superman in ‘Mr. Irrelevant,’ a Potential ‘Blind Side’-Style Oscar Vehicle Following NFL Legends Screening in NYC — 5:41 PM ET Football teams are always looking for an edge. This Oscar season, Paramount may have found one in David Corenswet. The New York Giants took John Tuggle with the 335th pick of the 1983 NFL Draft and t…

Becoming Elvis Costello: The Legend Goes In-Depth on His New ‘My Aim Is True’ Boxed Set, Origins of the Iconic Name and Glasses, and Finding a Sound and Persona That Transformed Rock Forever — 5:32 PM ET Oh, it’s so funny to be seeing you after so long, “My Aim Is True”… but not so very peculiar to have Elvis Costello’s 1977 debut brought back to mind, because, well, talk about an aim that’s been uns…

David Zaslav Gets $606 Million Payout From Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger — 5:04 PM ET David Zaslav is out of a job. But he’s getting a prodigious sum of $606 million as he leaves Warner Bros. Discovery, the company he fused together and led for more than four years before it agreed to…

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ HBO Series Sets Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Ronny Chieng Returning — 5:00 PM ET The “Crazy Rich Asians” TV series is moving forward at HBO, with four of the film’s stars returning. Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng have all signed on as series regulars in the one-hour…

Marvel’s ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 3 Teaser Debuts at New York Comic-Con — 4:50 PM ET “X-Men ’97” is coming back. The animated Marvel series has been renewed for Season 3 on Disney+ and a first look at the new episodes has been revealed. While at New York Comic Con, head of Marvel tel…

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Season 2 Sets Release Date — 4:44 PM ET The animated series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” has set its Season 2 release date on Disney+. The second season will debut Jan. 13, 2027. Season 1 premiered in early 2025 and introduced a…

Marvel’s ‘Zodiac’ Sets 2028 Release on Disney+ as New Details Revealed — 4:33 PM ET Marvel Television revealed the first logo for its new series “Zodiac,” a live-action spy thriller set for release in 2028. The series will begin shooting in London in the spring, Marvel Television ch…

Oscars Predictions 2027: Where the Race Stands After ‘Artificial’ NYFF Premiere and Andrew Garfield’s Supporting Actor Push — 4:30 PM ET Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and T…

‘Carrie’ Finale Burning Question: Who Is Adelaide? Kate Siegel on Why Her Mysterious Character ‘Controls This Story’ — 4:30 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This post contains major spoilers from the 2026 series “Carrie,” now streaming on Prime Video. Kate Siegel knows how to speak Stephen King. She was reading his work long before she pro…

Rodrigo Santoro and Camila Pitanga to Star in Marcelo Gomes’ ‘Garota da Urca’ From a Script by Luciana Paes and Leonardo Moreira (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:29 PM ET RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Two of Brazil’s biggest screen stars, Rodrigo Santoro (“The Blue Trail”) and Camila Pitanga (“Basic Sanitation, the Movie”), are set to star in “Garota da Urca” (“Girl From U…

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