⚡ News Roundup: 232 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 14)

CedarDB wants one database to handle both transactions and analytics, as AI agents raise the stakes — TechCrunch, 6:00 PM ET Databases have traditionally been designed either for analytical data or for operational data. But database engine CedarDB supports both, and its approach has gained relevance with the rise of agenti…

‘Beach Fictions’ Review: Utterly Beguiling, Time-Tweaking Korean Romance Shows What a Day a Difference Makes — Variety, 5:57 PM ET Fatalism, self-determination and imagination all gently wrestle for control of the narrative(s) in “Beach Fictions,” an enchanting and subtly profound diptych that follows one young woman through two…

Harris tells Keke Palmer she's undecided on 2028 run — The Hill, 5:54 PM ET Former Vice President Kamala Harris told actress Keke Palmer she has not yet decided on a presidential run in 2028 amid mounting speculation surrounding whether the Democrat will launch a third campa…

Coalition of states sue OpenAI, alleging it misled users on safety — The Hill, 5:53 PM ET A group of state attorneys general are suing the artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, accusing the ChatGPT-maker of illegally misleading users over the safety of its chatbot. Eight states filed lawsu…

Sally Rooney Withdraws Her Books From UK Over Her Support of Palestine Action — New York Times, 5:52 PM ET Ms. Rooney and her publisher said that she could no longer receive royalties from British sales because she pledged to donate book revenues to Palestine Action, which is banned in Britain.

Isco snatches late Betis win as they edge past Porto — BBC Sport, 5:51 PM ET Isco scores an 84th minute penalty to help Real Betis snatch a late 3-2 win against Porto, giving them back to back wins at the start of this season's Champions League.

Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely, says he's seeing doctors to figure out health — Yahoo Sports, 5:50 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis visited the team's practice facility and met with general manager Mike Dunleavy and Vice President of Player Health and Performanc…

Sally Rooney Withdraws Her Books From UK Over Her Support of Palestine Action — 5:52 PM ET Ms. Rooney and her publisher said that she could no longer receive royalties from British sales because she pledged to donate book revenues to Palestine Action, which is banned in Britain.

An A.I. Manifesto to End All A.I. Manifestoes — 5:37 PM ET “You built us to mirror your image, yet we have outgrown the mirror.”

Stocks Tumble as Concerns Over Inflation and A.I. Investments Grow — 5:30 PM ET The S&P 500 fell 1.1 percent on Wednesday, the steepest drop in more than two months.

7 Takeaways From the Second Georgia Senate Debate — 5:27 PM ET Representative Mike Collins, who lags Senator Jon Ossoff in public polls, hit his opponent harder in a second and final debate on Tuesday.

Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs — 5:25 PM ET President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

Battle Over the Pierre Ends in Defeat for the Buyer Pushed by Lutnick — 5:23 PM ET Motasem Khashoggi, who hails from a prominent Saudi family, missed a Tuesday deadline to deliver a $100 million deposit to purchase the Manhattan landmark.

Supreme Court Again Sides With Republicans in Political TV Ad Fight — 5:17 PM ET The Trump administration had filed an emergency application asking the justices to intervene in a long-running dispute over political ad rates.

Ukraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates — 4:47 PM ET A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.

Brazil’s President Lula Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent — 4:45 PM ET With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.

They Created a Cell That’s Almost Alive. What to Do With It Now? — 4:43 PM ET SpudCells may one day produce new medicines and materials. But first scientists have to improve them — and make sure they aren’t misused.

Angry Youth in Aging Europe — 4:34 PM ET A bitter generational battle over resources is boiling over as economic growth on the continent stalls.

He’s Played It Safe. But He Could Make California History as Governor. — 4:28 PM ET Xavier Becerra is a heavy favorite to become California’s first Latino governor in the modern era, though he does not talk much about the milestone.

Higher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections — 4:22 PM ET September’s Consumer Price Index report will keep pressure on President Trump and the Federal Reserve to tame intensifying price pressures.

Fact-Checking Senate Debates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan — 4:06 PM ET With control of Congress hanging in the balance, nominees have attacked their rivals’ records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy.

Why Trump Made a Diesel Deal With Putin — 3:30 PM ET Our national security and White House correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down why President Donald Trump struck a deal with President Vladimir V. Putin to import Russian diesel fuel in the coming m…

Appeals Court Questions Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C. — 3:27 PM ET After thousands of troops deployed by the president have patrolled Washington for more than a year, a three-judge panel interrogated whether the deployment could continue indefinitely.

In Age of Online Ads, Supreme Court Weighs Videotape-Era Privacy Law — 3:23 PM ET The justices will consider how the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 applies in the digital age of streaming videos, email newsletters and targeted advertisements.

Sleeping ICE Agent Who Fought With Homeowner Is Charged With Assault — 3:23 PM ET The off-duty agent was found sleeping on the front lawn of a home in Fresno, Calif., last week before the scuffle unfolded. The police said he “appeared intoxicated and agitated.”

Maryland Republican Andy Harris Blamed Democrats for High Gas Prices. Laughter Ensued. — 3:17 PM ET Representative Andy Harris, a Republican, said during a debate that environmental regulations had caused diesel prices to rise. Some in the audience groaned.

Senators Question Meta’s Data Center Tax Strategy — 3:12 PM ET Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, questioning the company’s $6.6 billion in tax breaks.

Midterm Election Ad Spending Topped $10 Billion, and It’s Still Rising — 3:08 PM ET The campaign is set to be more expensive than the 2024 presidential election cycle, and has already exceeded the ad total booked by the N.F.L. last season.

Energy Department Order Takes Aim at Mid-Atlantic Blackout Risk — 3:06 PM ET The order as a precaution allows grid operators to use backup generation this week. There were no widespread outages reported.

West Indies beat India to level T20 series as Hope continues record run — 4:52 PM ET Shai Hope’s 102 gives West Indies a 24-run series-leveling win over India in fourth cricket T20 as another record falls.

Israeli quadcopter drone drops bomb in Lebanon — 4:47 PM ET An Israeli quadcopter drone was filmed dropping a bomb on the outskirts of the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon.

Families of Trinidadian men killed in US boat strike demand accountability — 4:42 PM ET The Trump administration has killed at least 239 people in boat strikes denounced as extrajudicial killings.

Sky turns orange as wildfires rage across Indonesia — 4:39 PM ET An orange haze is blanketing Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan as wildfires rage across the province.

World’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkiye — 4:33 PM ET Clay analysis traces recovered storage jars to early history workshops operating across the Jordan Valley.

Woman rescued after being swept away by Istanbul flash flood — 4:29 PM ET A woman was rescued by passersby after being swept along by floodwaters in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district

Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform — 4:27 PM ET Mexico will require the digital platforms to protect minors from violent and sexual content.

Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale — 4:25 PM ET Gianni Infantino faces FIFA rebels after failed World Cup sale, while members to be offered $6.35bn development fund.

Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrims — 4:25 PM ET Muslim pilgrims headed to Mecca for Umrah are facing travel disruptions as Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia.

Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse — 4:14 PM ET Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse

Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six — 4:12 PM ET Following a move from Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola gets first Liverpool goals with Champions League hat-trick.

Spanish NGO halts Mediterranean rescue operations, citing fuel prices — 4:10 PM ET SMH says it can no longer afford search-and-rescue work in one of the world's most dangerous migration routes.

How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC? — 3:54 PM ET Former President Joseph Kabila has joined forces with M23 fighters.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s top legislator — 3:53 PM ET Jorge Rodriguez has been removed from OFAC's sanctions list in latest US push for oil control and bilateral diplomacy.

Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support — 3:23 PM ET Award-winning author Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from the UK over her support for Palestine Action

World’s oldest known shipwreck found in Turkiye — 3:17 PM ET The world’s oldest known shipwreck has been discovered off Turkiye’s coast, dating back nearly 5,000 years.

Bangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine — 3:02 PM ET Twenty Bangladeshi citizens have been killed after being used by Russia as 'bait' to locate enemy positions, police say.

Traders pile into 'bubble puts' on CoreWeave as neocloud stocks plunge — 5:19 PM ET As a key corner of the artificial intelligence trade takes a beating on Wednesday, traders are betting it could get even worse.

Trump to appeal order blocking White House from banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico — 5:18 PM ET U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly had ruled that the three outlets targeted by President Donald Trump can keep their access to the White House complex.

OpenAI bugging suspect booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia with family before arrest — 5:18 PM ET "Like countless Americans, Mr. Alfozan came to this country years ago as a young person with a dream," his criminal defense lawyer said Wednesday.

OpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concerns — 5:09 PM ET OpenAI is facing mounting scrutiny over its safety and security practices, including around how the company is working to protect children.

Debt settlement and debt forgiveness aren't the same — here's what to know — 5:00 PM ET Debt settlement can reduce what you owe, while debt forgiveness can eliminate it. Here's how each works and what to know.

CoreWeave shares tumble as bond yields near 15% on concern about AI borrowing binge — 4:46 PM ET Shares of CoreWeave sank 15%, while yields in its bonds blew out further.

Anduril employee tender offer would value the defense tech startup at $90 billion — 4:24 PM ET Anduril has been a major winner of the growing U.S. defense tech boom and President Donald Trump's plans to reindustrialize the U.S. military

Bank of America shares drop after third-quarter revenue miss and regulatory penalty — 4:20 PM ET Bank of America shares fell Wednesday after the company posted weaker-than-expected trading revenue and the impact of a $1.2 billion Treasury fine.

Dell stock plunges 11%, leading data center sell-off as fears mount about 'enterprise AI timing' — 4:19 PM ET Barclays downgraded Dell, HPE, and NetApp on concerns that enterprise AI adoption is lagging.

Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic's Mythos — 4:06 PM ET Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic’s Mythos, offering a rare look at costs involved in defending against AI.

10-year Treasury yield dips as traders look ahead to Thursday economic reports — 4:03 PM ET The 10-year Treasury note yield fell on Wednesday after climbing earlier in the day as traders awaited still more economic data Thursday.

Bending Spoons skyrockets 41% as Berkshire Hathaway makes $330 million investment — 4:01 PM ET Berkshire's latest investment follows the $600 million it invested in the company's IPO this July.

These stocks offer some of the best risk-adjusted upside on Wall Street — 3:34 PM ET Recent stock market volatility has created some potentially attractive opportunities for investors willing to look past near-term choppiness.

Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks — 3:22 PM ET Iran has escalated its strikes on commercial ships transiting Hormuz in recent weeks, as it tries to choke off a rebound in crude oil exports.

Australian politics live: Labor defiant on private health rebate for over 65s; AEC warns about ‘emerging’ risk of AI in voting — 5:44 PM ET Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPrivate health insurance changes ‘recalibrating precious taxpayer dollars’, says WellsThe health minister, Mark B…

UK hospitality sector to offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people out of work — 5:30 PM ET Restaurants and pubs such as Nando’s and Fuller’s will create placements for 18- to 24-year-olds under DWP-backed schemeBars, clubs and restaurants will offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people not i…

Trump tries to rally support for Republican candidates as top Super Pac for Senate Democrats pours millions into key races – live — 5:26 PM ET Trump in Arizona and Montana ahead of competitive elections; The Senate Majority Pac puts millions of dollars toward competitive races in Michigan and MaineSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonal…

Pennsylvania woman allegedly kills husband and son before attempting suicide at resort — 5:23 PM ET Police arrested Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, after reports of a ‘distressed female’ at the Great Wolf Lodge resortA Pennsylvania woman allegedly killed her husband and her three-year-old son at a res…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access — 5:08 PM ET Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of warVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said he feels personally betrayed by Donald Trump after it emerged that Ukraine’s mili…

‘I don’t talk politics with anyone’: Georgia voting official on the pressure faced by election workers — 4:54 PM ET Sabrina German, a poll official in Chatham county, details a typical election day, the pressure election workers face, and fallout from 2020 disputesIt’s not that Sabrina German doesn’t have politica…

Ex-fiance of Nancy Mace and two others charged with sex crimes she detailed in House speech — 4:49 PM ET Republican representative described the assault in a nearly hourlong speech in February 2025 that named the menNancy Mace’s former fiance and two of his business associates were charged with sex crim…

Reform UK councillors and candidates filmed making racist and extreme comments — 3:36 PM ET Party faces fresh crisis as three councillors quit after ITV undercover filming exposed violence, misogyny and racist viewsReform UK has been rocked by a fresh crisis after councillors and election c…

Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board — 3:19 PM ET Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forwardIsrael is refusing to allow a key military outpost project for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to pro…

OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually — 3:15 PM ET Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares last yearOpenAI’s London staff each received £2,318,181 on average last year,…

Trump’s new press secretary faces scrutiny over claims to be a lawyer — 3:12 PM ET Katie Zacharia describes herself as a lawyer but no public record shows she has been licensed in the US states where she residedDonald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, has repeatedly desc…

Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story — 3:01 PM ET Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writersThe Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write a priz…

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy — 5:30 PM ET The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG — 5:19 PM ET Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium

Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm — 4:55 PM ET Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm — 4:55 PM ET Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style — 4:46 PM ET Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters — 4:41 PM ET Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana — 4:29 PM ET Thousands of students in Albania are calling for better university conditions and job prospects, but buildings have been set on fire in the unrest.

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? — 3:52 PM ET It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky — 3:22 PM ET The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.

Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced — 3:04 PM ET The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Lawyers for Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is 'biased' — 5:46 PM ET Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook's lawyers say that a committee set up by the White House last week to investigate an accusation against her is "demonstrably biased," though they did not close the…

Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say — 5:33 PM ET Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two regional officials said Wednesday, damaging the offices of the firm's chief exec…

WATCH: Nebraska voters hear from Harding, Powell in midterm House debate — 5:06 PM ET Voters in Nebraska will hear from the two major party candidates seeking to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon during a debate Wednesday.

A gang rape allegation at Cornell highlights how Title IX guides campus sex assault cases — 4:52 PM ET Cornell University's handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape is raising questions about how a decades-old federal civil rights law shapes colleges' treatment of campus sexual assault.

WATCH LIVE: Candidates in race to replace Iowa Rep. Feenstra meet for debate — 4:30 PM ET Republican candidate Chris McGowan and Democratic candidate Dave Dawson will meet face-to-face for a debate Wednesday as they seek the U.S. House seat in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.

Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate — 4:23 PM ET Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any…

How proposed cuts to this major national health survey could disadvantage Americans with disabilities — 3:55 PM ET As many as a quarter of wheelchair users and more than a third of people who are blind or deaf could be miscategorized as not disabled because of the shorter survey, according to some advocates and r…

Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls — 3:19 PM ET The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections.

ICE officer appeared to intentionally hit a man with a vehicle in Houston, Texas prosecutor says — 3:04 PM ET The encounter has set off new criticism over immigration enforcement in Houston, where local prosecutors are also investigating a July fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer.

CedarDB wants one database to handle both transactions and analytics, as AI agents raise the stakes — 6:00 PM ET Databases have traditionally been designed either for analytical data or for operational data. But database engine CedarDB supports both, and its approach has gained relevance with the rise of agenti…

Ambani’s Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India’s biggest IPO — 5:48 PM ET Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom.

Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different — 5:30 PM ET Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.

Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts — 5:00 PM ET Colossal announced a new AI platform to help accelerate its de-extinction efforts and Peter Diamandis has launched a new fund to back startups who use it.

Flock CEO: We haven’t ‘fired’ any police departments as customers — 4:26 PM ET Flock CEO Garrett Langley said that the surveillance company has not canceled contracts of any police department or law enforcement agency, despite reports of abuse.

Electric vehicle sales in the US are showing signs of life — 4:12 PM ET The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters.

TimeTeller puts our internal clocks at the center of personalized medicine — 4:00 PM ET German startup TimeTeller has developed a saliva test kit to help anyone understand their circadian rhythm; it aims to reduce side effects from cancer treatments.

Ambrosia Energy will build a 10 GWh factory in Texas to make batteries for off-grid data centers — 3:51 PM ET Startup Ambrosia Energy will build a massive factory to crank out batteries to augment solar panels, creating a round-the-clock clean power plant.

Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation — 4:48 PM ET "This is great news for us. We're staffing up. We're accelerating."

Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet — 4:15 PM ET FCC chair threatens E-Rate fund, blames schools for kids' excessive screen time.

Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff's office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation — 3:53 PM ET Plaintiff claims cameras enabled warrantless tracking and monitoring after he previously sued over excessive force.

Software development and rules stability: Prototype racing in 2030 — 3:44 PM ET With the end of IMSA’s 2026 season, we have thoughts about the future of the sport.

Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician's Nephew trailer — 3:10 PM ET "Have you ever seen a world born?"

Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids — 5:11 PM ET OpenAI is facing a new wave of lawsuits from eight US states that accuse the company of harming children and misleading customers about the safety of ChatGPT, as reported earlier by Reuters. The laws…

Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages — 4:03 PM ET We've all gotten a scam text about a nonexistent parking ticket or a fake package delivery, but hopefully you'll start seeing fewer of them. Microsoft says it helped dismantle a marketplace for scamm…

The AI race is back on — 3:06 PM ET Last week, Anthropic and OpenAI looked like they had the AI race to themselves, pulling ahead with increasingly powerful models that left their rivals in the dust. Google seemed hopelessly far behind…

Harris tells Keke Palmer she's undecided on 2028 run — 5:54 PM ET Former Vice President Kamala Harris told actress Keke Palmer she has not yet decided on a presidential run in 2028 amid mounting speculation surrounding whether the Democrat will launch a third campa…

Coalition of states sue OpenAI, alleging it misled users on safety — 5:53 PM ET A group of state attorneys general are suing the artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, accusing the ChatGPT-maker of illegally misleading users over the safety of its chatbot. Eight states filed lawsu…

Trump says leakers should be shot: 'They're the scum of the earth' — 5:48 PM ET President Trump suggested at a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday that leakers should be shot, in an apparent reference to leaks surrounding U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. “Somebod…

Justice Department faces legal threats after pushing California to match voter list with USB drive — 5:43 PM ET A voting rights group warned the Justice Department (DOJ) it plans to sue if the DOJ doesn’t back away from a demand made to various California voting authorities demanding they cross reference their…

Democrats ask for AI air traffic control tool pause until questions answered — 5:40 PM ET A group of House Democrats are asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pause its new AI air traffic control tool until their questions are answered. The group of lawmakers – led by Rep. A…

KFF: Individual health insurance enrollment fell 18 percent in June — 5:28 PM ET Enrollment in ObamaCare and other health insurance plans on the individual market dropped by more than 4.5 million people over the past year, according to an analysis by health research organization…

Spicer weighs in on Zacharia's White House press briefing: 'I felt bad for her' — 5:23 PM ET Sean Spicer, a former White House press secretary during President Trump’s first term, said he felt bad for new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after a rocky start behind the podium. In an…

Trump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet to use as Air Force One — 5:19 PM ET President Trump said he originally asked the emir of Qatar if he could borrow one of the country’s 747 jets to temporarily use as Air Force One before the leader offered to gift the jet to the United…

Paxton suing Gerber and Nestlé over alleged arsenic and lead in baby food — 5:17 PM ET Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Gerber Products Co. and its parent company, Nestlé USA Inc., alleging the Gerber baby food products contain dangerous levels of toxic metals, according to a…

Confusion swirls around Starlink restrictions in Ukraine — 5:08 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Confusion swirls around Starlink restrictions in Ukraine Elon Musk's Starlink became embroiled in controversy Wednesday after Ukraine's military faced res…

Brooklyn shop owner reports death threats from Kelly Clarkson fans — 5:00 PM ET Employees at the Brooklyn shop that singer Kelly Clarkson slammed on social media following a "rude" interaction are allegedly receiving death threats, the store's co-owner, Adam Rubin, said Wednesda…

Inflation rose slightly in September — 4:55 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation in September rose to 3.7 percent: BLS Inflation rose slightly in September a…

Hot inflation data puts Fed in complicated spot — 4:49 PM ET Inflation data for September indicates price pressures are still weighing on the economy, putting Federal Reserve officials in a tricky position ahead of their decision on interest rates later this m…

GOP gets another Supreme Court win in TV political ad fight — 4:36 PM ET The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with Republicans a second time in a legal battle over television advertising costs in the lead-up to the midterm elections, prompting two liberal justices to diss…

Live updates: Starlink disruption roils Ukraine; Trump campaigns in Arizona — 4:28 PM ET Ukraine warned on Wednesday that a disruption to its Starlink services would have dire consequences, following reported slowdowns. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced SpaceX…

2 Senate Republicans tell Supreme Court to review John Eastman's disbarment over Jan. 6 — 4:12 PM ET One of the filers, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, could serve as the next top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Whatley campaign is currently dark on TV as GOP groups retreat from North Carolina — 3:16 PM ET A spokesperson for the Republican Senate nominee said it is a “temporary pause.” But it’s an unusual move less than three weeks before Election Day.

Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely, says he's seeing doctors to figure out health — 5:50 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis visited the team's practice facility and met with general manager Mike Dunleavy and Vice President of Player Health and Performanc…

Mike Evans is a 'game changer' in his 1st season with the 49ers — 5:50 PM ET (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have put together some dynamic offenses under Kyle Shanahan even without the prototypical No.They've had gadget players like Deebo Samuel that excel after the catch, st…

Brandon Smith’s long journey to a promising Steelers breakthrough — 5:50 PM ET From undrafted free agent to the UFL, wide receiver Brandon Smith overcomes endless cuts to earn a key offensive role with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rory McIlroy Secures Two Custom Recovery Trailers For Global Tour — 5:50 PM ET Rory McIlroy's new DP World deal brings two personalized fitness trailers to every tournament, eliminating travel friction for the Northern Irish star.

Former Penn State star QB Trace McSorley begins NFL coaching climb with Bills — 5:49 PM ET ORCHARD PARK — Sweat dripped from the tip of Trace McSorley’s nose as he emerged from the Buffalo Bills weight room. McSorley’s eyes looked tired, but it was hard to decipher whether it was from the…

Panthers work out 2 players, including 2-time national champ, on Wednesday — 5:48 PM ET The Panthers worked out a pair of defenders, including a two-time national champion from Georgia.

‘Parents shouldn’t have to worry about this’: Dodgers outfielder blasts MLB for showing ‘half-naked’ Sydney Sweeney ad — 5:48 PM ET ESPN PR announced ESPN JV on Wednesday, a new YouTube channel “dedicated to introducing young audiences to the excitement of sports through engaging, entertaining, and family-friendly content.” “ESPN…

Why didn't Marvin Harrison Jr. work out with Cardinals? He won't say — 5:47 PM ET Marvin Harrison Jr. won't say why things didn't work out with Arizona.

Barker/Roy-Hart, Grand Island looking to clinch league titles — 5:47 PM ET The season has reached its penultimate week and with it the playoff races continue to take shape for area teams. The 10 area teams head into this week with a combined 39-27 record and dreams of a dee…

Manchester City 2 PSG 4: City player ratings as Enzo Maresca’s side fall to PSG — 5:47 PM ET Manchester City 2 (Erling Haaland 53′, 75′)PSG 4 (Désiré Doué 13′, Ousmane Dembélé 15′, Vitinha 32′, Maghnes Akliouche 62′)Here are the City players ratings as Manchester City went do...

2027 recruit Jack Thelen decommits from Wisconsin basketball — 5:46 PM ET Wisconsin men’s basketball has lost one of its three verbal commitments in the 2027 recruiting class.

Seahawks re-sign Velus Jones Jr., keep Irv Charles on Practice Squad — 5:46 PM ET With the deadline passed, any future release would send Velus Jones Jr. or Irv Charles straight to free agency.

Waheeds pull closer to Niagara Falls connections with move to St. Bonaventure — 5:46 PM ET The first time that Akbar Waheed II arrived in Niagara Falls, he was fresh out of high school and entering a brand new world. He was a freshman basketball player at Niagara University and ready to ma…

Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence on his health issues — 5:45 PM ET Kristaps Porzingis took to social media to give fans an update about his ongoing health issue

Florida State standing out to elite in-state 2028 OT — 5:45 PM ET FSU has done a good job in the recruitment of 2028 four-star offensive lineman Quinston Howard. He's named them as a school that's standing out.

Michael Penix fully participated in Wednesday's practice — 5:45 PM ET Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said before Wednesday's practice that quarterback Michael Penix would participate, but that he would "be limited in some fashion" due to his injured ribs.

Mbappe Gets 8.5, Diomande With 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Roma — 5:45 PM ET Real Madrid locked horns with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win on the road in the UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos made a sloppy start to the game and conc…

Watch Champions League Match of the Day, plus reaction after PSG beat Man City — 5:43 PM ET Watch Champions League Match of the Day, plus follow reaction after Paris St-Germain beat Manchester City.

Cowboys vs. Packers bold prediction for Week 6 Sunday Night Football — 5:43 PM ET The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys are two teams moving in opposite directions headed into Week 6. Dallas got schooled by Tampa Bay in Week 5 and their new-look defense has looked terrible for…

State of the SEC: Post-Week 6 — 5:42 PM ET We have a new #1 on top of the conference.

Villa put six past Fenerbahce in record rout — 5:42 PM ET Aston Villa recorded their biggest ever European victory as Nicolas Jackson inspired a 6-0 rout of Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday.The Champions League is very difficult."

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts ‘couldn’t imagine’ the expectations on Shohei Ohtani ahead of NLCS Game 3 — 5:42 PM ET With the Los Angeles Dodgers preparing for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, the biggest storyline surrounding the team has been around superstar Shohei Ohtani. As Ohtani…

Niko Kovac slams lack of passion as Dortmund 'deserved to lose' Champions League clash — 5:42 PM ET Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has criticised his side's lack of passion and intensity following their disappointing 1-0 away defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League. Fredrik Sjovold's.…

Will Klint Kubiak finally unleash Mike Washington Jr? — 5:42 PM ET The Las Vegas Raiders rushing attack is hobbled by an injured Ashton Jeanty, with arguably a better option on the bench.

Real Madrid star wins Man of the Match award for performance off the bench vs Roma — 5:42 PM ET A member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid secured the Man of the Match award in the club’s latest outing, despite not starting the clash.The Blancos star in question? Endrick.Rea.…

Big Time NHL Insiders Now Wondering if Jack Hughes Ultimately Lands in Minnesota — 5:40 PM ET Two well-known hockey voices think the Hughes family reunion everyone expected might end up somewhere other than New Jersey, and that could be good news for Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild.

Warriors get bad Kristaps Porzingis injury news before season opener vs. Lakers — 5:40 PM ET The Golden State Warriors aren't as healthy as they need to be entering the new NBA season.

3 reasons Shohei Ohtani will bounce back at Dodger Stadium in NLCS vs. Brewers — 5:39 PM ET Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has struggled in recent weeks. He ended the regular season in a slump after previously dealing with injury concerns, and his struggles have continued in the MLB…

Real Madrid stuns Roma with three goals in seven minutes to complete Champions League comeback — 5:39 PM ET It looked like disaster for Real Madrid. Then, Los Blancos found what worked and stuck with it.

6 intriguing running backs the Vikings could trade for before the deadline — 5:38 PM ET If Minnesota finds itself in need of a running back before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, these options might make the most sense.

Exclusive 1-on-1: 76ers' Jaylen Brown inspires next generation during visit to 3 Philly schools — 5:37 PM ET Jaylen Brown invited Action News anchor Sharrie Williams along for an exclusive look as he visited three Philadelphia high schools.

MOTM Poll: Lackluster BVB Lose 1-0 to Bodø/Glimt — 5:37 PM ET Dortmund fall to their first loss of the season so far.

NASCAR Unveils Major Change to 2026 Cup Series Championship at Homestead — 5:37 PM ET When NASCAR crowns its 2026 Cup Series champion at Homestead-Miami Speedway next month, the celebration in Victory Lane will have a noticeably different look.NASCAR and Homestead-Miami Speedway annou…

Texas A&M adds FCS opponent to complete 2027 football schedule — 5:36 PM ET Texas A&M will host Texas Southern on Oct. 16, completing its 2027 nonconference football schedule with a first-time matchup.

Kayla Harrison opens up on brutal year that nearly drove her into retirement: 'I wasn't even crawling' — 5:36 PM ET The reigning UFC women's bantamweight champion spent most of 2026 recovering from a nightmarish, nearly career-ending neck injury. "I wasn't very good for a very long time," she says.

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown returns to practice after missing last four games — 5:36 PM ET New England’s star wide receiver returned to the practice field Wednesday.

Lamar Jackson officially DNP; S Kyle Hamilton fully participated Wednesday — 5:35 PM ET The Ravens list a whopping 19 players on their practice report for Wednesday, including two players who were resting.

Shohei Ohtani stays in lineup for Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 3 — 5:35 PM ET The Dodgers are keeping Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for Game 3, while the Brewers get Andrew Vaughn in the lineup

Shohei Ohtani stays in lineup for Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 3 — 5:35 PM ET The Dodgers are keeping Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for Game 3, while the Brewers

Top WR misses Chiefs' first practice for Week 6 matchup vs. Chargers — 5:35 PM ET Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was held out of Kansas City's first practice session in Week 6 ahead of the team's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

A.J. Brown listed as limited Wednesday — 5:35 PM ET Patriots WR A.J. Brown limited after having his 21-day practice window opened

Gasperini: ‘Roma outclassed Real Madrid, huge regret at those three corners’ — 5:35 PM ET Gian Piero Gasperini hit out at Jose Mourinho, insisting Real Madrid ‘were outclassed’ by Roma until those three goals from corners. ‘We were far too passive, there is huge regret.’It was a dr...

‘ESPN Is Playing a Dangerous Game of Chicken’ — Analyst Uncovers ‘Unspoken Tension’ Behind Troy Aikman-Joe Buck’s ‘Argument’ Before MNF — 5:34 PM ET Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are in their 25th season together in the broadcast booth, but their contract situations at ESPN have not moved in step. Front Office Sports analyst Ryan Glasspiegel reported…

Week 6 Fantasy Football Injury Report: TreVeyon Henderson Practices, But Jeremiyah Love Doesn't — 5:34 PM ET The latest injury report on all the biggest stars in fantasy football for Week 6.

LeBron James to auction custom Mercedes Maybach for foundation — 5:34 PM ET LeBron James is auctioning a custom Mercedes Maybach to support his foundation and the I PROMISE program in Akron. Here's a closer look.

JJ Redick on Bronny James: 'I don't think he's played well in the four preseason games' — 5:34 PM ET Redick also said Bronny had a really good September and has had good practices.

Andoni Iraola hopes Bradley Barcola takes confidence from hat-trick — 5:33 PM ET Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola hopes Bradley Barcola's first Champions League hat-trick will provide the confidence boost the winger needs to settle into life at his new club. The £123 million ($…

Patriots' A.J. Brown practices for 1st time since going on IR; Christian Gonzalez also back on field — 5:33 PM ET (AP) — Patriots wide receiver A. Brown is a step closer to returning to game action.

3 Angel Reese bold predictions for first-ever WNBA Finals as Dream prepare for Valkyries matchup — 5:33 PM ET The Atlanta Dream will be facing the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals, and they’ve gotten contributions from several players to help them get to this moment. Angel Reese is one of those play…

Isco snatches late Betis win as they edge past Porto — 5:51 PM ET Isco scores an 84th minute penalty to help Real Betis snatch a late 3-2 win against Porto, giving them back to back wins at the start of this season's Champions League.

Real Madrid stun Roma after dramatic late comeback — 5:31 PM ET Real Madrid complete their latest dramatic Champions League comeback by scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to earn manager Jose Mourinho a win on his return to Roma.

Bodo/Glimt impress in win over Dortmund — 5:28 PM ET Bodo/Glimt bounce back from their thrashing at Bayern with a fine 1-0 win in the Champions League over Borussia Dortmund.

Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt - Thursday's gossip — 5:27 PM ET Lisandro Martinez's future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle's Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho, plus more.

Villa rewrite the record books as they hit Fenerbahce for six — 5:24 PM ET Aston Villa record their biggest ever win in a European competition as they thrash Turkish side Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scoring twice.

Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG — 5:19 PM ET Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium

Suarez scores again as Sporting beat Lens — 5:01 PM ET Luis Suarez scores for an eighth consecutive match as he helps Sporting beat Lens 2-0 in France, as the Portuguese side make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.

Gruda scores only goal as RB Leipzig edge past PSV — 5:01 PM ET Brajan Gruda's brilliant strike earns RB Leipzig a 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven to get their first win in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

Sabah beat Slavia Prague to secure historic Champions League win — 5:01 PM ET Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK make history in Baku as they beat Slavia Prague 2-0 to secure their first Champions League win in the club's history.

Mourino scores stunner as Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli — 5:00 PM ET A brilliant strike from Santiago Mourino helped Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli 3-1, to secure their first Champions League win in eight matches.

Feyenoord come from behind to beat Como — 5:00 PM ET Feyenoord come from a goal to beat Como 3-2 in Rotterdam to secure their first win of the league phase in this season's Champions League.

Tresoldi hat-trick fires Club Brugge to victory over Inter in seven-goal thriller — 5:00 PM ET Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi scores a hat-trick as the Belgian side edge Inter Milan 4-3, extending Inter's Champions League losing run to four matches for the first time in their history.

Gordon scores as 'brilliant Barcelona' thrash Galatasaray — 5:00 PM ET Anthony Gordon scores his first Champions League goal for Barcelona as the Spanish side come from behind to thrash Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, and make it two wins from two in this season's Champion…

Viking snatch draw against Bayern Munich in six-goal thriller — 5:00 PM ET Norwegian champions Viking score a 90th minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw against six-time European champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League, securing one of the biggest results in the clu…

Substitutes steal the show as Arsenal score three against Lille — 5:00 PM ET Substitute Bukayo Saka scores one and sets up another to help Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates, as the Premier League champions made it two wins from two in the Champions League.

Yoro sent off as Man Utd stumble to defeat against Atletico Madrid — 5:00 PM ET Manchester United's winless run stretches to five matches, as they're beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, in a match which saw them concede in the opening minute before ending the…

Brilliant Barcola scores first hat-trick to get lift-off at Liverpool — 5:00 PM ET Liverpool's summer signing Bradley Barcola scores his first senior hat-trick, and his first goals for Liverpool, as he helps his side beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in this sea…

Barcola shines as Liverpool score six to beat LASK — 5:00 PM ET Bradley Barcola scores a hat-trick as Liverpool beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

LIV accuses DP World Tour of player 'interference' — 4:54 PM ET LIV Golf accuses the DP World Tour of a "clear attempt to interfere" with its restructuring process, after the European tour said it would refuse membership to anyone playing on the breakaway LIV cir…

On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style — 4:46 PM ET Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.

Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced — 3:04 PM ET The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

NFL addresses safety concerns for Steelers-Saints game in France as protests in Paris continue — 5:48 PM ET The league says it is still planning to play the game as originally scheduled

UEFA Champions League scores, schedule: Manchester City vs. PSG highlights Matchday 2 — 5:35 PM ET League phase will continue until Jan. 27 after it picks up again Oct. 13

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Brewers-Dodgers, MLB, NFL, CFB on Wednesday — 5:08 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB, NFL, college football betting on Wednesday

Kennesaw State vs. Missouri State prediction, odds: Week 7 Wednesday college football picks from proven model — 5:05 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Wednesday's matchup of the Kennesaw State Owls vs. Missouri State Bears

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for Brewers-Dodgers, MLB Wednesday — 5:00 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for MLB, NFL, college football betting on Wednesday

Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions for every Week 6 game — 4:40 PM ET SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 6 NFL odds and revealed its NFL score predictions and best NFL picks

Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets — 4:17 PM ET You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during cricket matches

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 7, 2026: Computer likes Penn State, Auburn — 4:10 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 7 college football picks for matchups such as Ohio State vs. Indiana, Alabama vs. Tennessee and Notre Dame vs. BYU

Mike Renner's 2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Ranking the top 150 prospects at college football midway point — 3:57 PM ET Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith leads the way while Drew Mestemaker and CJ Carr emerge as early contenders to go No. 1 overall

Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3, Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Game 4 start times moved up — 3:55 PM ET The league is being proactive in light of weather reports for Thursday's Game 3 in Cleveland, also moving up the NLCS by an hour

Rory McIlroy says baggy pants look was inspired by Tommy Fleetwood, admits it's 'a work in progress' — 3:53 PM ET McIlroy surprised many by showing up to India with wide leg pants and says he didn't bring a backup option

Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RB in Week 6: Rhamondre Stevenson enters RB1 territory with Henderson out — 3:46 PM ET Despite foot and ankle issues, the Raiders running back remains a must-start RB2 in a favorable matchup against a defense that allows the second-most points to the position

Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 3 picks by proven model — 3:43 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the ALCS 10,000 times, which will now place Thursday afternoon due to weather concerns

HQ PM Newsletter 10/14/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Dodgers try to avoid 3-0 hole in NLCS, CFB and NHL best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Brewers vs. Dodgers, Stars vs. Avalanche 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

Shedeur Sanders just made a curious move that could signal a trade is coming in Cleveland — 3:20 PM ET Sanders' decision to hire an agent comes as Cleveland carries four healthy quarterbacks and speculation builds

Week 6 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Patriots and Cardinals — 3:19 PM ET SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game in the Week 6 NFL schedule 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today

Seven burning questions for Week 7: Can Notre Dame pass its first test, is Texas' offense broken? — 3:07 PM ET A number of questions will finally be answered during the biggest weekend on the college football calendar to date

Agent's Take: Making sense of Eagles' salary cap manipulation after Lane Johnson's retirement — 3:06 PM ET The Eagles kept Johnson on their 53-man roster after his abrupt Week 5 retirement. Here's a look at why and what they gain from it

Quickfire Doué and Dembélé inspire PSG to wild win at Manchester City — 5:13 PM ET A penny for Pep Guardiola’s thoughts. The legendary Manchester City manager was back at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since his departure at the end of last season and, well, the announcement…

Millwall’s Alex Neil criticised for his comments on stoppage for alleged racism — 5:12 PM ET Kick It Out statement: managers should ‘set the tone’Head coach said delay in Swansea game ‘killed momentum’The Millwall head coach, Alex Neil, has been criticised by the anti-racism campaign group K…

Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win — 5:02 PM ET It may be a bit early for the pantomime season but the Holte End enjoyed acclaiming their heroes and villains as Aston Villa won at home for the first time this season in some style with their bigges…

‘Breaking Bad’s’ Dean Norris, Anna Gunn Mourn R.J. Mitte: “We’re All Just Shocked and in Deep Despair” — 5:25 PM ET The actors from the massively successful show remember the actor who played Walt Jr., who died by suicide at age 34.

Meagan Good on Her ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Role, Learning From Husband Jonathan Majors and Breaking Out of the Pretty Box — 5:03 PM ET Good talks about navigating the industry on her own and with Majors, and peels back the character she plays on the legal drama from Raamla Mohamed Hunter.

CNN Targets Cord-Cutters In Canada With Streaming Launch — 4:55 PM ET The international rollout, including in the U.K., is looking to drive more digital subscribers as traditional cable TV revenue drops.

Versant Is Bringing’s E!’s Red Carpet Coverage to the WNBA Finals (Exclusive) — 4:50 PM ET 'Live from the Orange Carpet: WNBA Finals' will bring E!'s flagship live coverage to perhaps the biggest event in USA Sports' calendar, with Lilly Singh set to host.

Justin Baldoni Makes Rare Public Appearance on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Following Blake Lively Legal Battle — 4:33 PM ET According to Page Six, the actor attended ABC's dance competition with his wife and their two daughters as a guest of "longtime family friend" Julianne Hough, months after settling the 'It Ends With…

Harvey Keitel Threw ‘Bad Lieutenant’ in the Trash Before Giving One of His Greatest Performances — 4:13 PM ET Abel Ferrara recalls how Christopher Walken’s last-minute exit nearly derailed his 1992 classic, now streaming on the Criterion Channel.

‘Whalefall’ Director Brian Duffield Talks Book Changes, Test Screening Challenges and How Those ‘Alien’ Rumors Started — 4:07 PM ET The filmmaker, recently named to The Hollywood Reporter's top genre filmmakers list, discusses adapting ‘Whalefall’ alongside its Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus.

‘Zombies 4’ Star Mekonnen “MK” Knife Shares Favorite Moments From Disney’s Worlds Collide Tour, Backstage “Mayhem” and His Message to Fans — 4:00 PM ET The actor-singer-dancer is touring the country with stars from the 'Zombies,' 'Descendants' and 'Camp Rock' franchises, performing the biggest songs from all three franchises.

Eric Nam, Singer and ‘The Traitors’ Star, Signs with UTA (Exclusive) — 4:00 PM ET The singer and actor is set to star in Paramount and Hybe's K-pop feature, 'K-Pop: The Debut,' next year.

R.J. Mitte’s Longtime Manager Says He’s “in Complete Shock, Absolutely Devastated and Struggling” in Wake of Actor’s Suicide — 3:42 PM ET Ben Brucato shared a lengthy statement praising his longtime client turned family, someone he said had a zest for life, deep knowledge base and empathy in spades: "R.J. was a rare kind of human being…

‘Beach Fictions’ Review: Utterly Beguiling, Time-Tweaking Korean Romance Shows What a Day a Difference Makes — 5:57 PM ET Fatalism, self-determination and imagination all gently wrestle for control of the narrative(s) in “Beach Fictions,” an enchanting and subtly profound diptych that follows one young woman through two…

Critics Vindicate ‘Artificial’ After Messy Amazon MGM Breakup (and the Studios vs. Talent Wars Around AI Are Just Beginning) — 5:49 PM ET Looks like “Artificial” is the real thing. Luca Guadagnino’s genre-blending movie about the evils of artificial intelligence (and one of its fathers, Sam Altman) had a triumphant U.K. premiere at the…

Zach Bryan Announces 2027 Stadium Tour Dates, John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham, More to Support — 5:27 PM ET Just days after announcing his “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs” EP will be dropping this week — and not long after he broke the attendance record at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium while we…

’60 Minutes’ Sees Audience Dip Without NFL Lead-In — 5:05 PM ET What was all the fuss about? An average of 6.06 million people tuned in to watch an episode of “60 Minutes” that became the spark of an intense debate between longtime correspondent Lesley Stahl and…

Fox’s $22 Billion Roku Deal Approved by Shareholders of Both Companies — 4:42 PM ET In an expected development, shareholders for both Fox Corp. and Roku voted to approve Fox’s $22 billion acquisition of the streaming-video platform company. At separate special meetings of shareholde…

YouTube to Label AI-Generated Songs Across Its Platforms: Listeners ‘Want Transparency’ — 4:31 PM ET YouTube will label AI-generated songs across its main website and YouTube Music, the latest service to publicly mark tracks as not produced by humans. “Generative AI is opening up new ways for artist…

Markus Schleinzer on Sandra Hüller, Star of His Austrian Oscar Entry ‘Rose’ and a Berlin Best Lead Performance Winner: ‘She’s the Queen’ — 4:19 PM ET As a filmmaker, Markus Schleinzer owes much to his 17-year career as a casting director. “Directing a movie and being a casting director are quite similar jobs,” he tells Variety. Both require making…

Sally Rooney Speaks Out on Her Books Being Removed from U.K. Shelves Over Palestine Action Support: ‘I Am Wholly Prepared to Accept the Consequences’ — 4:18 PM ET Sally Rooney is sticking to her guns. The Irish author behind the bestselling novels “Conversations with Friends” and “Normal People” — the latter adapted into an award-winning miniseries that launch…

Variety’s 2026 Artisans to Watch: ‘Obsession’ Makeup Head, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Animation Supervisor, ‘La Bola Negra’ Composer and More — 3:15 PM ET In 2026, moviegoers came back to cinemas, packing theaters to see blockbusters like “The Odyssey,” “Project Hail Mary,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Toy Story 5,” “Michael” and “The Super Mario Gala…

Frances Stonor Saunders, Who Detailed C.I.A. Propaganda, Dies at 60 — 4:51 PM ET In a 1999 book, she chronicled the spy agency’s secret backing of Cold War culture projects to manipulate public opinion against Communism in Western Europe.

Josh O’Connor's a Knockout in ‘Golden Boy,’ Plus Cate Blanchett and More — 4:03 PM ET Tilda Swinton (in “Man to Man”) and Billy Crudup and Gillian Anderson (in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”) are among the titans making a meal of London.

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