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This is a snapshot of everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours. We poll 45 RSS feeds across roughly 21 outlets — NYT, BBC, Guardian, ESPN, Politico, NPR, Wired, Variety, and more — and combine them into one scannable feed.

How to read this: The 🔥 Top Headlines section up top is the “if you only have 30 seconds” cut — the most recent stories across the most outlets. Below that, the All Headlines list lets you scan every title in one glance. After that, the full breakdown gives you each story as a card with a one-line summary and a direct link to the source — stories are grouped by topic — News, Politics, Sports, and Culture — so you can jump to whichever beat you came for.

Every headline is a clickable link to the original article. Times are in Eastern. Duplicates (same story syndicated to multiple feeds at the same outlet) are filtered out automatically.

Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:00 PM ET through 6:00 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 189 stories from 18 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🏟️ Sports
76 stories
across 4 outlets
🌍 News & General
75 stories
across 11 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
21 stories
across 3 outlets
🏛️ Politics
17 stories
across 2 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

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

Senate Democrats unveil new plans for strengthening Medicare — The Hill, 5:57 PM ET Presented by Coalition to Strengthen Americas Healthcare {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Senate Democrats unveil new plans for strengthening Medicare Led by Sen. Ron Wyden (R-Ore.), rank…

Bellingham agrees new Real deal - Saturday's gossip — BBC Sport, 5:57 PM ET Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham ready to commit his future to La Liga club, Arsenal and Liverpool told price for Brentford's Kevin Schade, Man Utd and Chelsea among clubs monitoring Jules Koun…

NFL Week 6 injury report: Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts sidelined; Caleb Williams could return — CBS Sports, 5:57 PM ET Tyler Huntley and Tanner McKee will start in place of Jackson and Hurts, while Michael Penix Jr. is cleared to face Chicago

What if the A.I. Economy Crashes? — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET Azeem Azhar and Paul Kedrosky debate the case for and against an A.I. bubble.

Here’s the latest. — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET

Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – US politics live — The Guardian, 5:52 PM ET The unpopular president is rallying to support Republican nominees ahead of midtermsSign up for the Breaking News US emailIn Maine, Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for US Senate, and Susan Colli…

College football picks: Predictions against the spread, odds, betting lines for top 25 games in Week 7 — CBS Sports, 5:51 PM ET A closer look at the top games in a loaded Week 7

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🌍 News & General — 75 stories across 11 outlets

📰 New York Times (26 stories)

What if the A.I. Economy Crashes? — 5:55 PM ET Azeem Azhar and Paul Kedrosky debate the case for and against an A.I. bubble.

Here’s the latest. — 5:55 PM ET

Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House Records — 5:47 PM ET A three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional.

Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More — 5:40 PM ET The Norte fire in Orange County was growing quickly on Friday afternoon. Officials urged residents to evacuate.

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Ousted After 5 Days — 5:40 PM ET Her abrupt departure came after she was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.

The World’s Oldest Shipwreck? Maybe, but ‘We’re All Excited by Maybe.’ — 5:15 PM ET Archaeologists said that they had found jars from a shipwreck as much as 4,700 years old, with black residue inside. Outside experts were skeptical but intrigued.

Deadly School Roof Collapse in Pakistan Raises Questions Over Regulation — 5:00 PM ET A roof collapse that killed 32 children and a teacher in northwest Pakistan has prompted safety inspections of schools across the region.

Meta Withdraws $25 Million from Its Midterms Push — 4:58 PM ET The company outlined a $65 million budget last year when it embarked on an effort to elect state politicians friendly to the A.I. industry.

Why Bad News in the Bond Market May Be Good News for Investors — 4:55 PM ET In the contrarian logic of investing, rising interest rates have made bonds much more attractive, our columnist says.

Bend Shooting Likely to Heighten Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s Race — 4:54 PM ET The contest between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger is on edge.

RFK Jr. Pledged to Advance Anti-Vaccine Group’s Goals. Here’s What He’s Doing. — 4:51 PM ET The health secretary is quietly taking steps that public health experts fear will reduce immunization rates further.

What We Know About the School Shooting in Bend, Ore. — 4:41 PM ET A teenager opened fire at the Silver Rail Elementary School, killing three children and one teacher, before he was fatally shot by an armed bystander.

Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1 Million to Help El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race — 4:21 PM ET The transfer represents an unusually large amount for a House member to give to a Senate race.

Terry Tao Is on the Front Lines of the Debate Over AI and the Future of Math — 4:15 PM ET The Fields Medalist Terence Tao is on the front lines of a debate about artificial intelligence and the future of his field.

The Leap Second Has Been Canceled — 4:13 PM ET Earth’s rotation subtly changes the length of the day. Now our clocks won’t change with it — at least not for a very long time.

After Six Flags Roller Coaster Death, Critics Call for Federal Oversight — 4:10 PM ET Regulation of amusement parks is left to the states, and deaths are rare. But some say stronger rules are needed.

What Measures Keep Students Safe? Prevention, Not Defenses, Experts Say — 4:07 PM ET The gunman who killed four in Bend, Ore., entered an elementary school by shooting through a locked door, raising questions about what more schools can do to protect children.

16 People Rescued in Pacific Ocean Off Mexico, U.S. Coast Guard Says — 3:42 PM ET The agency said a major rescue operation was underway near the coast of Baja California after it received reports of 27 people in the water.

Caracas Is Eerily Safe After Deadly Police Raids in Venezuela Killed Thousands — 3:39 PM ET Crime plunged after police raids killed thousands. Venezuela is now withdrawing from the International Criminal Court as it investigates this blood-soaked campaign.

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and Washington Post Journalist in West Bank — 3:31 PM ET In the latest surge of violence, settlers targeted Palestinians during the olive harvest, a cultural touchstone and economic lifeline in the Israeli-occupied area.

Why No One Can Look Away From Elizabeth Holmes — 3:28 PM ET “I felt like there were some moments in the film where she was just brazenly lying.”

Man Who Confronted Oregon School Shooter Is a Parent at Silver Rail Elementary — 3:21 PM ET The father of two girls at Silver Rail Elementary School, who confronted the shooter, was grateful for the support of the community and has asked for privacy.

N.I.H. Hospital Board Rebukes Kennedy Over New Vaccine Injury Clinic — 3:19 PM ET The board that oversees the N.I.H. Clinical Center voted unanimously to support a statement accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of undermining trust in the hospital’s work.

The Rupturing Trump-Zelensky Relationship Stands to Hurt Ukraine and Its European Allies — 3:12 PM ET Where the two presidents’ war of words will end is anybody’s guess. But if it continues, it could threaten the crucial operational help that Ukraine still gets from the United States.

Pope Asks Putin for a Cease-Fire for a Ukrainian City Under Siege — 3:04 PM ET Recovering from lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir V. Putin to make a plea for Oleshky, where mines and drones have trapped some 2,000 people who are at risk of starvation.

What We Know About the Shooter at an Oregon School — 3:01 PM ET He was 16 years old and used a pump-action shotgun registered to his mother.

📰 CNBC (12 stories)

Katie Zacharia out as Trump's White House press secretary — 5:26 PM ET Zacharia was on shaky ground from her first White House press conference and over questions about her claims of being a lawyer despite not passing a bar exam.

Major earnings reports are due next week, but strong results may not be enough to quell market fears — 4:50 PM ET Reports from Meta Platforms and Procter & Gamble are on deck as investors grow wary of the market.

Why did CoreWeave stock get crushed this week? Look to this corner of the debt market for clues — 4:33 PM ET CoreWeave’s bond yields and credit default swaps have surged as its stock sells off. Here’s what those credit signals mean for stock investors.

Trump says White House didn't order Starlink restrictions in Ukraine — 4:28 PM ET Ukrainian officials complained this week that SpaceX had limited internet connectivity without advance notice.

Brent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineries — 4:02 PM ET U.S. crude oil prices rose sharply Friday as Iran escalated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this week.

Debt is eating up a bigger chunk of your raise, research shows — 3:47 PM ET New research finds debt payments rose far faster than estimated real household income, absorbing about half of a one-earner household's gains.

Here's who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer — 3:40 PM ET Peter Rice brings a wealth of experience in TV and film, including scripted and unscripted shows, live sports, prestige television and theatrical distribution.

SpaceX AI policy leader grilled by NYC Council on Grok safety, sexualized images — 3:30 PM ET SpaceX head of global government affairs for AI Gabriela Castillo Madrid faced critical questions from the New York City Council on Friday.

Wall Street's fear gauge is ripping. Traders see it going even higher — 3:28 PM ET The sell-off in AI-related stocks pushed the VIX above 22 for the first time in four months. A cluster of trades suggests it could go even higher.

The affordability crisis isn't hitting all voters equally. Here's why — 3:22 PM ET Younger Americans face higher inflation and housing costs than baby boomers, widening the affordability divide ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Looking for a non-AI trade? This bank stock is poised for a breakout next week — 3:19 PM ET For JPMorgan, the upside potential appears greater than the downside risk.

What happens after bankruptcy? A debt attorney explains what comes next — 3:06 PM ET Learn what happens after bankruptcy, how it affects your credit, plus steps to rebuild with guidance from a debt attorney.

📰 The Guardian (9 stories)

Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – US politics live — 5:52 PM ET The unpopular president is rallying to support Republican nominees ahead of midtermsSign up for the Breaking News US emailIn Maine, Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for US Senate, and Susan Colli…

Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue — 5:30 PM ET Chancellor says government will study responses to public consultation, with airports being ‘big part of jobs and growth’John Healey has said there is a pro-growth case for going ahead with a third r…

New York man charged with rape and lethal fentanyl dosing of college student — 5:15 PM ET Prosecutors allege Moises Freire gave two students at FIT the opioid, saying it was cocaine, and raped one as she overdosedA man raped a student at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) af…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars — 5:05 PM ET Disgraced music mogul moved to Pennsylvania prison after reports of perks and fight injuries at New Jersey lockupSean “Diddy” Combs, who was convicted of prostitution-related crimes, has been moved t…

Who could replace Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary? — 4:41 PM ET Her abrupt firing after just five days reopened the contest for one of the Trump administration’s most prominent rolesThe White House is without a press secretary again after the ousting of Katie Zac…

Bystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school — 4:37 PM ET Kaylub Giamanco, who was reportedly driving home when he heard gunshots, ‘not seeking recognition’, family saysDetails are beginning to emerge about Kaylub Giamanco, the man who brought the deadly sh…

Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventable — 4:26 PM ET Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after reportedly ‘passing out’ and falling off Goliath rollercoaster in GeorgiaThe family of a man who was ejected from a rollercoaster at a Six Flags amusement park in G…

Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms — 3:37 PM ET Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-offDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since records bega…

Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary — 3:29 PM ET Zacharia hosted widely panned first briefing on Tuesday and faced scrutiny after admitting she didn’t pass bar examDonald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was fired on Friday, just five d…

📰 Al Jazeera (8 stories)

Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report — 5:08 PM ET The messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, say the platform recommended Bolsonaro's profile and his WhatsApp channel.

How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staff — 5:08 PM ET Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method. Here's how it works.

Students in Europe are rising up to call for better education — 4:38 PM ET Violent unrest is gripping several countries across Europe, as student activists demand better education systems.

Food affordability fears plague Gaza as Israel halts commercial goods — 4:37 PM ET Commercial goods, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and winter clothing, have not entered Gaza for two days.

Oregon community mourns victims of school shooting — 4:08 PM ET Mourners quietly grieved at a makeshift memorial outside an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.

AOC transfers $1m to Michigan candidate El-Sayed in progressive push — 4:07 PM ET Progressive stalwart, who is seen as potential 2028 candidate, says she wants to combat 'smears' against El-Sayed.

Trump told new press secretary to ‘reconsider’ role — 3:41 PM ET Al Jazeera has confirmed that White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role.

Can diplomacy resolve longstanding Ethiopia-Eritrea differences? — 3:18 PM ET The United States calls for dialogue as regional East Africa tension escalates.

📰 BBC News (5 stories)

Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs — 5:15 PM ET Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?

Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump — 5:02 PM ET The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.

Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland — 4:08 PM ET UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network — 3:33 PM ET Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night.

What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates — 3:09 PM ET As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.

📰 PBS NewsHour (4 stories)

Democrats say Trump increased investments in drugmakers that were given Medicare exemptions — 5:32 PM ET The report from congressional Democrats found that Trump's pharmaceutical stock holdings grew from a maximum reported value of $1.7 million in 2024 to as much as $56.2 million at the end of 2025.

Community leaders say foiled Hindu temple attack was result of surge in online hate — 4:02 PM ET A thwarted mass shooting targeting a large Hindu temple in suburban Chicago was fueled by years of hateful rhetoric on social media against Hindus and Indians, community leaders say.

LA fire survivors set to lose case managers as California and FEMA's standoff drags on — 3:43 PM ET The program's early termination is the latest setback for Los Angeles communities in the middle of recovery and awaiting billions of additional federal dollars.

Man who stopped the Oregon elementary school shooter has 2 daughters at the school, his mom says — 3:01 PM ET Kenda Freeman said her son, Kaylub Giamanco, intervened in Thursday's attack at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend and shot the teenage shooter.

📰 The Atlantic (3 stories)

The Blog Post That Set the AI World on Fire — 5:33 PM ET An incendiary post from a prominent researcher suggests that AI is actually more predictable than we thought.

Five Fabulous Days of Katie Zacharia — 4:35 PM ET The Trump administration returns to classic form.

How Botched Executions Were Handled in Centuries Past — 3:43 PM ET The case of Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injections last month, gives new relevance to strange stories across history.

📰 Ars Technica (3 stories)

“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops — 4:20 PM ET Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.

US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license" — 3:41 PM ET There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.

Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality — 3:11 PM ET The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.

📰 TechCrunch (2 stories)

Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says — 5:22 PM ET Masad said the decision was made for a number of different reasons, including cost. Replit announced a partnership with OpenAI in August, but there was never any indication that it was no longer with…

Porsche’s electric Macan Turbo is an automotive existential crisis — 3:40 PM ET The 2026 Porsche Macan Turbo EV is a two-row crossover with 630 horsepower and a 100-kilowatt-hour battery.

📰 The Verge (2 stories)

We can finally hear some of Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon A Time in Shaolin album — 4:50 PM ET Wu-Tang's Once Upon A Time in Shaolin album has, for the most part, been extremely difficult to listen to, but you can now hear two snippets of the album thanks to the podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out,…

Tesla driver says he was asleep and using FSD when he crashed into highway patrol cars — 4:49 PM ET After this horrific crash involving a Tesla driver who said he was asleep and using the driver assist mode, the California Highway Patrol warns that "Despite its name, full self-driving is not fully…

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📰 Wired
Katie Zacharia Was Linked to an AI Rare-Earths Startup. It’s Even Weirder Than It Sounds
— Wired, 4:05 PM ET
The short-lived White House press secretary was listed as an adviser to a Kristi Noem–linked company that aims to use AI for mining. Both the company and she say she never worked there.

🏛️ Politics — 17 stories across 2 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Senate Democrats unveil new plans for strengthening Medicare — 5:57 PM ET Presented by Coalition to Strengthen Americas Healthcare {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Senate Democrats unveil new plans for strengthening Medicare Led by Sen. Ron Wyden (R-Ore.), rank…

Watchdog: Zacharia's exit doesn't 'wipe clean' dispute over legal credentials — 5:49 PM ET A D.C.-based ethics watchdog group that accused Katie Zacharia of misrepresenting herself as a lawyer is urging the State Bar of California to press ahead with an investigation into her credentials a…

Oil reaches $110 per barrel — 5:44 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Oil hits $110 per barrel for first time since May An international oil benchmark hit $…

Press secretary under Clinton says Zacharia was 'set up to fail' — 5:35 PM ET Katie Zacharia was set up to fail by the White House and President Trump, who made her White House press secretary without preparing her, former Clinton-era White House press secretary Joe Lockhart s…

Trump to campaign in Michigan — 5:26 PM ET President Trump will campaign in Michigan next week, marking what is slated to be his seventh campaign stop in a seven-day stretch. The Republican National Committee on Friday said Trump will headlin…

Loomer lobbies to replace Zacharia: 'Hear me out' — 5:26 PM ET Far-right activist Laura Loomer put herself forward as a candidate for White House press secretary as Katie Zacharia was ousted from the role after just five days on Friday. In three separate posts o…

Watch live: Decision Desk ‘26 Midterm Preview powered by 2WAY and The Hill — 5:24 PM ET With control of Congress on the line, 2WAY is teaming up with NewsNation and The Hill for a special edition of “The Morning Meeting” ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The program will take a clo…

US measles cases top 4,400, far exceeding last year's totals — 5:18 PM ET National measles cases this year have now exceeded 4,400, all but guaranteeing the country will more than double the number of measles infections confirmed last year, which totaled 2,289. The latest…

Unauthorized drones banned along US-Mexico border: FAA — 4:55 PM ET The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it is restricting unauthorized drones along the ​U.S.-Mexico border. This move comes as the government ramps up efforts to address concerns about…

Oil hits $110 per barrel for first time since May — 4:48 PM ET An international oil benchmark hit $110 per barrel on Friday, as the industry faces persistent shocks from the U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars. The price of Brent crude oil, the international stand…

Rep. Andy Harris on spat with student reporter: 'I pushed back, liberal media got offended' — 4:45 PM ET Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) is defending himself after videos of him clashing with a student reporter during a press event went viral earlier this week. In an appearance on Fox 45 Baltimore Thursday, an…

Live updates: Zacharia exits White House post; Trump stumps for Collins in Georgia — 4:33 PM ET Katie Zacharia is on her way to being a former White House press secretary, after President Trump told reporters he told her to “reconsider” the position and amid a rocky start to the job this week,…

Voto Latino reveals 6-figure Texas investment alongside Talarico, Hinojosa event — 4:05 PM ET Voto Latino on Friday unveiled a new six-figure investment aimed at boosting Latino voter engagement in Texas with early voting kicking off in the state next week. The civic engagement organization s…

Trump claims neither he nor Musk caused Ukraine Starlink outage — 3:39 PM ET President Trump claimed on Friday that neither he nor SpaceX founder Elon Musk caused Ukraine’s Starlink outage earlier this week as the president clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…

Ocasio-Cortez makes $1M donation to El-Sayed Senate bid — 3:34 PM ET Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) made a $1 million donation to Abdul El-Sayed’s (D) Michigan Senate campaign, a campaign spokesperson confirmed to The Hill on Friday. El-Sayed is locked in a ti…

📰 NPR (2 stories)

Here's what experts say about the civilian intervention in the Bend school shooting — 5:11 PM ET An armed bystander stopped a shooting at a school in Bend, Ore. We talk with experts about how rarely an armed civilian ends an attack like this and how gun rights groups are responding.

Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says — 4:29 PM ET Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role as press secretary, according to a White House official not authorized to speak on the record, marking a stunning turn of events for the spokeswoman.

🏟️ Sports — 76 stories across 4 outlets

📰 Yahoo Sports (50 stories)

Kovac wants BVB to push „to the limit“ again in Berlin — 5:51 PM ET The situationFor BVB head coach Niko Kovac, the situation ahead of the away game at Stadion An der Alten Försterei is clear: “We want to take three points there. But we know how difficult it is the...

Riggs Rockets to Phoenix Truck Pole Over Honeycutt; Full Starting Lineup — 5:50 PM ET Layne Riggs may have looked like an afterthought for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole position Friday afternoon at Phoenix Raceway based on his 20th-fastest lap in practice earlier in the day,…

Keenan Allen should be available for Week 6 — 5:50 PM ET Colts WR Keenan Allen missed practice earlier in the week but is on track for Week 6

BVB women look ahead to their next test with confidence — 5:50 PM ET Current situationLast weekend, Borussia’s women celebrated their biggest BVB win in the Regionalliga West with an 11–0 home victory over Rhenania Bottrop. In doing so, the players not only fulfill...

Replay: Niko Kovac's press conference before the trip to Union Berlin — 5:50 PM ET On Matchday 6 of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund travel to 1. FC Union Berlin on Saturday afternoon (17 October, 15:30, live on Sky). Ahead of the match, head coach Niko Kovac provided his customar…

Kovac Wants to Push BVB “to the Limit” Again in Berlin — 5:50 PM ET The scenarioFor BVB head coach Niko Kovac, the situation ahead of the away game at Stadion An der Alten Försterei is clear: “We want to take three points there. But we know how difficult it is ther...

Defending champions BVB start new VBL season with three wins — 5:50 PM ET Borussia Dortmund began the new VBL season as defending champions with a clash against their friends from 1. FC Köln. Dennis “Denninho” Malcherczyk beat Tim “TheStrxnger” Katnawatos 4–2 in ...

Kovac Calls Players to Account Ahead of Away Game in Berlin — 5:50 PM ET Borussia Dortmund’s head coach had positive news to share before the team’s departure for Berlin: “Everyone is in good shape! Nico Schlotterbeck is back, so we have a full roster to draw from,��...

Women's derby: More than 10,000 tickets already sold — 5:50 PM ET The Regionalliga clash between the current league leaders from Dortmund and fourth-placed Gelsenkirchen is attracting huge interest. This brings the goal of setting a new nationwide attendance record…

BVB Women Look Ahead to Their Next Test with Confidence — 5:50 PM ET The scenarioLast weekend, the BVB women celebrated their 11-0 home victory over Rhenania Bottrop, marking BVB’s biggest win in the Regionalliga West. In doing so, the players not only fulfilled Coac.…

Analysis: How should the Bills handle James Cook's fumbles? Keep playing him — 5:46 PM ET There’s a long list of running backs who have occupied space in a coach’s doghouse for one fumble. But what about 10 since the start of 2025? Or nine in the last 16 games? That’s the conundrum the Bu…

Newfane’s Nasir Spencer putting in the work to help his team try to get back to Syracuse — 5:46 PM ET Nasir Spencer is not afraid of hard work. He embraces it and the rewards that come from that work. That is why he works with James Patterson and why he bulked up this summer to add 20 pounds to a 6-f…

Can Colorado's defense slow down an elite Utah offense in Week 7 — 5:45 PM ET Colorado's defense faces a Utah offense that averages 502 yards per game, powered by a dual-quarterback system and an elite running back.

Michael Carrick confirms intention behind Amad's brutal social media post after United loss — 5:45 PM ET Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has confirmed the intention behind Amad's brutal social media post on Tuesday, following their 2-0 UEFA Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid

UTSA vs. Navy football: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction — 5:45 PM ET The Roadrunners will be looking to improve on a 5-1 start in their first matchup against the Midshipmen at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Alamodome.

Raiders Week 6: Bills a supreme challenge for leaky red zone defense — 5:45 PM ET Quarterback Josh Allen, running back James Cook terrors near end zone and Las Vegas ranked near bottom stopping teams

Jasprit Bumrah returns, Kuldeep Yadav retains place as India make a host of changes for New Zealand Tests — 5:45 PM ET Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the Test squad after missing India's previous series against Sri Lanka. He was initially named in that squad but was later withdrawn due to injury.

Aaron Donald Poised to Reintroduce Himself vs. Cardinals — 5:44 PM ET After a steady start to his 2026 return, Aaron Donald is primed for a breakout game against the Cardinals. See why the Rams star is ready to dominate. The post Aaron Donald Poised to Reintroduce Hims…

Syracuse's Gavin Doty holds 'special place in my heart for Siena' — 5:43 PM ET Doty, now a Syracuse junior guard, will take part in the ring and banner ceremony at 1:30 p.m. before the Orange and Saints play an exhibition game at 2 p.m.

Clemson offers 2028 RB averaging more than a first down per carry — 5:42 PM ET Clemson entered the crowded recruitment of four-star running back Kevin Hartsfield, who has averaged 11.8 yards per carry this season.

Trieu: Wolverines welcome a solid group of national recruits to Penn State game — 5:42 PM ET Cass Tech lineman Wilkes, Portage Central's Noe and Traverse City QB Tillman all scheduled to be in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

District 10 football live updates and scores from Week 8 action — 5:42 PM ET Check out all the action from District 10 football on Friday night with our scoreboard and live updates from Week 8 around northwest Pa.

Noah Meffert Braces for First Season in Gonzaga’s Dugout as Assistant Coach — 5:42 PM ET The former outfielder concluded his collegiate playing career this past spring.

Kevin Garnett Hurls Profanities at Former Timberwolves Owner Over Decade-Long Standoff — 5:42 PM ET Kevin Garnett can finally breathe a sigh of relief. His No.

Top Big 12 Football Games To Watch: Best Matchups And Upset Pick — 5:42 PM ET Discover the top Big 12 games this week, including Notre Dame vs. BYU. See our best matchup analysis and upset pick for Oklahoma State vs. Houston.

How Long Is A.J. Brown Out? Ankle Injury Updates, Return Timeline for Patriots WR — 5:41 PM ET A.J. Brown avoided a grim outcome after getting hurt in the Patriots' first game of the 2026 season. What is Brown’s status following his injury?

Fundora puts WBC title on the line against unbeaten Hadribeaj in Las Vegas — 5:40 PM ET Fundora and Hadribeaj both made weight Friday, but Brandon Figueroa missed the limit and was stripped of his WBA title. Here is what to know ahead of Saturday’s card in Las Vegas.

Grace Kim Survives Wind, Hye-Jin Choi Holds Lead At Shanghai — 5:40 PM ET Hye-Jin Choi keeps her two-shot lead as Grace Kim fights through tough wind at the Buick LPGA Classic, with both players eyeing victory in Shanghai.

NFL Reinstates Josh Jacobs, Jonathon Cooper From Paid Leave — 5:40 PM ET Each player missed six games while on the commissioner-exempt list.

Details: Hansi Flick’s Raphinha plan for Barcelona vs Real Betis — 5:40 PM ET An insight into the plans of Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick for star attacker Raphinha in the club’s upcoming meeting with Real Betis has come to the fore online.This comes amid the understanding .…

Tyler Warren listed as questionable for Week 6 — 5:38 PM ET Colts TE Tyler Warren added to injury report Friday and is now questionable

Titans' Jordan Elliot, Kevin Winston Jr. out, Tyjae Spears questionable — 5:38 PM ET The Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts released final injury reports ahead of Sunday's game with key players listed as questionable.

NBA Putting Pressure On Seattle Bidders For Higher Expansion Fees — 5:38 PM ET Friday reporting indicates that Seattle expansion bids are not where the NBA wants them. And they're willing to reintroduce Mexico City possibilities to drive an increase

Tyrone Tracy deserves another chance in the Giants’ backfield — 5:38 PM ET Seven carries in five games doesn’t give Tyrone Tracy Jr. much room to change his season. His more useful opening […]

Southern California wildfire forces cancellation of high-stakes high school football game — 5:37 PM ET A fast-moving wildfire in southern Orange County has prompted mandatory evacuations and forced the cancellation of a marquee high school football game.

Giants Ride Luck But New Orleans Offers One Last Win — 5:37 PM ET The Giants are 3-1-1 and lucky, but the Saints' turnover issues give Big Blue one final chance to keep the streak alive at MetLife.

Check out Sturgis-area Week 8 high school football scores — 5:37 PM ET Follow along with lives scores and updates from reporter Brandon Watson about Week 8 high school football games in and around Sturgis.

Bears could get back their 'explosiveness' with Caleb Williams return — 5:37 PM ET The Chicago Bears would benefit greatly from Caleb Williams' return in Week 6 against the Falcons.

Kiké Hernandez’s uncertain Dodgers future gets eyebrow-raising plea from playoff legend — 5:37 PM ET Kiké Hernandez is a free agent now that the Dodgers’ season has come to an end. The fan favorite and Dodgers playoff legend addressed his future with the organization following...

Jacksonville Jaguars Get the Royal Treatment with Special Invite for Tea at Buckingham Palace — 5:36 PM ET Members of the team and Jaguars owner Shahid Khan visited the historic palace on Tuesday, Oct. 13

Horner Banned ‘Mercedes’ Name as He Reveals Why Porsche Deal Fell Through — 5:36 PM ET Christian Horner had to ban his employee from using the ‘Mercedes’ name in meetings, as he feels good about seeing Red Bull Powertrain win F1 races. Even today, Mercedes is counted as the benchmark i…

Surely, a first Premier League start for Manchester City surely awaits a Moroccan sensation — 5:36 PM ET There is no doubt that the biggest positive to emerge for Manchester City from their 4-2 defeat to PSG on Wednesday night was the performance of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Moroccan midfielder came on at hal…

Banana Ball commits to show at UH — getting tickets will take luck — 5:36 PM ET Banana Ball is so popular you have to win the lottery to attend. Tickets for the debut of the baseball/entertainment hybrid in Hawaii next spring start at $35. But they might be hard to come by since…

Why Kendrick Perkins believes Lakers will have the best offense in the NBA in 2026-27 — 5:35 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a new era of basketball led by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. With their Big Three and with so many new complementary pieces in the fold, it’ll…

Marshall Manning’s time is coming: What Baylor coach sees in Peyton Manning’s son — 5:35 PM ET Marshall Manning has dealt with an injury this season but has still received significant playing time at the midway point of his freshman season at Baylor.

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley officially ruled out for Panthers clash alongside Jalen Hurts — 5:33 PM ET Coach Nick Sirianni’s Philadelphia Eagles are hobbling into Week 6’s home game against the Carolina Panthers with star WR DeVonta Smith among the walking wounded . The team has also dealt with injuri…

Cowboys say giving Christian Parker a new assistant in Mike Pettine isn't about saving woeful D — 5:33 PM ET FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Christian Parker had just been hired as a first-time defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys when the 34-year-old wanted to add Mike Pettine as an assistant, confidant and s…

Fantasy Football Injury Alert: Tyler Warren Managers Need to Have a TE Streamer Ready for Week 6 — 5:32 PM ET Colts TE Tyler Warren is questionable with a groin injury. Get the fantasy football fallout for Daniel Jones and Josh Downs, plus 5 waiver wire streamers at tight end.

Kentucky vs. Little Rock game discussion and pregame reading — 5:32 PM ET Rupp Arena basketball is back in our lives.

Dennis Allen Says Bears Must Stop Worrying And Start Playing — 5:31 PM ET Bears DC Dennis Allen insists the defense must stay the course after a brutal loss to Green Bay. The team faces a tough test in Atlanta this Sunday.

📰 CBS Sports (18 stories)

NFL Week 6 injury report: Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts sidelined; Caleb Williams could return — 5:57 PM ET Tyler Huntley and Tanner McKee will start in place of Jackson and Hurts, while Michael Penix Jr. is cleared to face Chicago

Week 6 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Patriots and Cardinals — 5:40 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

Memphis vs. Tulane prediction, odds, time: Week 7 college football Friday picks from proven model — 5:30 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Friday's American Conference matchup of the Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave

Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos regains eligibility after judge grants injunction against NCAA — 5:28 PM ET Castellanos missed Texas Tech's game against Colorado after being ruled ineligible, but he'll be available on Saturday against Arizona State

Dream star Allisha Gray 'making progress,' status for Game 1 of WNBA Finals vs. Valkyries unclear — 5:13 PM ET Atlanta's title chances may hinge on Gray's availability vs. Golden State

Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 4 picks by proven model — 5:10 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated Friday's Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians ALCS Game 4 matchup 10,000 times

Fantasy football rankings Week 6: Dave Richard's tough start/sit calls for Justin Herbert, MarShawn Lloyd — 5:04 PM ET With Jalen Hurts out for Week 6, Dave Richard breaks down whether to trust Justin Herbert and which under-the-radar players to start

Week 6 NFL betting guide, props, spreads: Model, expert, parlay, DFS and season-long fantasy picks revealed — 4:47 PM ET SportsLine's team of Vegas experts and its proven model and experts to get you ready for Week 6 NFL betting

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for Purdue-Washington, college football — 4:39 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for NFL, college football betting on Friday

Josh Jacobs, Jonathon Cooper to come off NFL commissioner exempt list, eligible to return in Week 7 — 4:26 PM ET Both players will become eligible for Week 7, although their teams must determine whether they are ready to play

Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. to miss game vs. Purdue with rib injury — 4:25 PM ET Junior backup signal caller Elijah Brown will get the start for the Huskies as they look to correct their offenisve woes against the Boilermakers

How Jaedyn Shaw is holding Gotham's attack together during NWSL Shield pursuit — 3:40 PM ET A stingy defense has masked an inefficient offense, but Saturday's showdown against the Spirit will test whether the regular-season leaders have enough firepower for the postseason

Injuries test first-place Gotham FC in high-stakes NWSL rivalry clash with Washington Spirit — 3:37 PM ET First place and a potential NWSL Shield clinch are on the line at Audi Field, while Washington fight to lock down a playoff spot in the latest chapter of their fierce rivalry

Week 6 NFL score predictions, best picks today: Expert reveals exact scores for every NFL game — 3:35 PM ET SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his score predictions for every game on the Week 6 NFL schedule

HQ PM Newsletter 10/16/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Friday: Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4, Washington tries to snap skid vs. Purdue

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Rays at Guardians Game 4, Washington at Purdue and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Serie A Matchweek 7: Can Inter, AS Roma, Como and Napoli recover after disastrous Champions League week? — 3:20 PM ET All four Italian teams lost in their second game of the league phase in Europe

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Bellingham agrees new Real deal - Saturday's gossip — 5:57 PM ET Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham ready to commit his future to La Liga club, Arsenal and Liverpool told price for Brentford's Kevin Schade, Man Utd and Chelsea among clubs monitoring Jules Koun…

Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs — 5:15 PM ET Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?

Four-try Dragons beat Perpignan - but without bonus — 5:07 PM ET Dragons turn a half-time deficit around to beat Perpignan in their Challenge Cup opener at Rodney Parade.

Four-try Dragons beat Perpignan - but without bonus — 5:07 PM ET Dragons turn a half-time deficit around to beat Perpignan in their Challenge Cup opener at Rodney Parade.

Jaminet stars as Toulon beat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup — 5:01 PM ET Edinburgh suffer their first defeat of the season as they go down to Toulon in their European Challenge Cup opener.

Gloucester and holders Bordeaux draw Champions Cup thriller — 4:51 PM ET Gloucester and holders Bordeaux Begles begin this season's Champions Cup with a thrilling 36-36 draw at Kingsholm.

📰 The Guardian (2 stories)

Premier League news: go bananas: Maresca loving fans’ show of defiance; Alonso backs his defence — 5:30 PM ET Manchester City manager embraces response to external criticism while Chelsea coach says ‘clean sheets will come’ Continue reading...

Battling Gloucester hold champions Bordeaux to kick off Champions Cup in style — 5:05 PM ET Gloucester 36-36 Bordeaux BèglesWill Trenholm makes vital impact off bench for hostsThe new Champions Cup season is only just under way but the defending champions Bordeaux are already having to batt…

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📰 Variety (8 stories)

Music Industry Moves: My Chemical Romance Signs With Warner Chappell — 5:35 PM ET Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has signed an exclusive worldwide administration agreement with veteran New Jersey rock band My Chemical Romance. The partnershi…

‘Red Rising’ Movie in the Works at Paramount With ‘Hunger Games’ Director Francis Lawrence — 5:34 PM ET Hail Reaper! The rights to the popular “Red Rising” book series have been picked up at Paramount with “Hunger Games” director Francis Lawrence attached to a movie based on the first novel. Justin Rho…

Timothy Busfield Indictment on Child Sex Abuse Charges Thrown Out by Judge — 5:16 PM ET A New Mexico judge on Friday threw out an indictment against actor Timothy Busfield, finding that prosecutors failed to act in an impartial manner during the grand jury proceedings. Busfield was indi…

‘I Play Rocky’ Surprise Screens at London Film Festival — 4:32 PM ET London Film Festival’s surprise film on Friday night was “I Play Rocky,” Peter Farrelly’s biographical drama about the beginnings of Sylvester Stallone’s beloved boxing franchise. Farrelly was on han…

The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: ‘Obsession,’ ‘Resident Evil,’ ‘Backrooms’ and More — 4:23 PM ET 2026 has already been a wild year for horror, from low-budget box office hits (“Backrooms,” “Obsession”) to sequels the world could have lived without (“Scream 7,” “The Strangers – Chapter 3”). In a…

7 Movies Finished by Second Directors: From ‘Batman 2’ to ‘Spartacus’ — 3:49 PM ET Hollywood is a business of people. Yesterday, the industry got a reminder of that when Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced that Steven Soderbergh will help director Matt Reeves finish production on…

‘True Detective’ Season 5: Antonio Banderas Joins Nicolas Cage as Series Set to Film in 2027 — 3:30 PM ET Antonio Banderas has joined Nicolas Cage in “True Detective” Season 5. The duo will headline the next installment of the HBO anthology series, which is set to begin production in 2027. The new season…

Selma Blair’s Rep Speaks Out After Actress’ Arrest and Plane Incident: ‘Selma Did Not Intend to Harm Anyone’ — 3:15 PM ET Selma Blair’s spokesperson has spoken out after the actress was charged with second-degree assault following a violent incident on a Delta flight on Sunday. “Since Sunday night, the public account of…

📰 Hollywood Reporter (8 stories)

The Hollywood Reporter, Animation Is Film Festival Partner on Live Animation Roundtable With Bill Hader, Travis Knight, More — 5:18 PM ET Other participants at the Sunday event in Los Angeles include 'Tangles' director Leah Nelson, 'Hexed' co-director Fawn Veerasunthorn, 'In Waves' director Phuong Mai Nguyen, 'Iron Boy' director Louis…

Francis Lawrence, Paramount Team for ‘Red Rising’ Movie Adaptation (Exclusive) — 5:11 PM ET Justin Rhodes will pen the script based on Pierce Brown's best-selling sci-fi novel.

London Film Festival’s Surprise Movie Is… ‘I Play Rocky’ — 4:47 PM ET Filmmaker Peter Farrelly surprised attendees by joining LFF director Kristy Matheson on stage at Royal Festival Hall.

Michael Forest, Actor in Roger Corman Movies and ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 97 — 4:47 PM ET He starred in ‘Beast From Haunted Cave,’ ‘Ski Troop Attack’ and ‘Atlas’ for the B-movie maven but also did lots of Shakespeare on the stage and films overseas.

Selma Blair Speaks Out on Plane Arrest: “Did Not Intend to Harm Anyone” — 4:06 PM ET The actress, who's lined up a number of gigs as her MS is in remission and she comes back from a 2024 social media scandal, pleaded not guilty after she allegedly assaulted two flight attendants on h…

New York’s Plaza Hotel to Close in 2027 for at Least Four Years — 3:47 PM ET The historic hotel next to Central Park, featured in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'Eloise at the Plaza,' is shutting down for renovations.

‘True Detective’ Season 5 Officially Casts Nicolas Cage — and Antonio Banderas — 3:30 PM ET The new season of the HBO series is set to begin filming in 2027.

Josh Brolin Talks the Personal Side of ‘Whalefall’ and the “Undeniable” Script for ‘Sicario 3’ — 3:05 PM ET The actor also talks about passing on 'Lanterns' (he's watched it and loves it) and reflects on the cancelation of 'Outer Range': "you had gold."

📰 New York Times (5 stories)

Whispering Phantoms and Shadowy Scares in Two Inventive Plays — 5:28 PM ET The Off Broadway shows “A Ghost in Your Ear” and “The 4th Witch” use aural and visual tricks to give you the seasonal spooks.

Child Sexual Abuse Charges Against Timothy Busfield Dismissed — 5:11 PM ET Prosecutors in New Mexico had secured an indictment of the actor and director on charges he made sexual contact with a child actor. He had pleaded not guilty.

Documentary on Leonard Peltier Uses A.I. to Mixed Effect — 4:39 PM ET In their film on the case of the convicted American Indian Movement activist, the directors couldn’t interview their subject. Their solution wasn’t ideal.

What Critics Think About Nathan Fielder’s ‘Bonkers’ Elizabeth Holmes Movie — 4:09 PM ET “You Can See Everything” has been described as “bonkers.” Our critics have their own thoughts, and we’d like to hear your reactions in the comments, too.

Kashmir’s Beauty and Violence Captured in an Exquisite MoMA Debut — 3:54 PM ET With layered landscapes, patterns and poetry, Nilima Sheikh portrays the fractures and flash points of modern India.

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