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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.

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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 252 stories from 18 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
122 stories
across 11 outlets
🏟️ Sports
87 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
23 stories
across 4 outlets
🏛️ Politics
20 stories
across 3 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

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

Costume Designer Sandy Powell to Present Film London Jarman Award – Film News in Brief — Variety, 5:58 PM ET Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell is set to present this year’s Film London Jarman Award on Nov. 24, where she will also be the guest of honor. Powell frequently collaborated and was mentor…

FAA approves Boeing's 737 Max 10 for passenger service — PBS NewsHour, 5:56 PM ET The new model is designed to carry more people while using less fuel, appealing to airlines facing high jet fuel costs.

In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground — New York Times, 5:56 PM ET In Tarrant County, a fight over polling places has energized Democrats as Republicans seek to defend their grip on a longtime stronghold.

China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.

‘Princess Diaries’ Actor Erik von Detten Accused of Elder Abuse and Fraud in Gold Scheme — Variety, 5:54 PM ET Erik von Detten, the former Disney star known for his roles in “The Princess Diaries” and “Brink!” is facing a lawsuit alleging elder abuse and fraud after an elderly couple claimed he persuaded them…

Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha has ‘God-given ability’, says Daniel Sturridge — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET Ngumoha set up two goals in Liverpool’s comeback win over Villarreal

Carrick wants more clean sheets to turn season around — Yahoo Sports, 5:53 PM ET Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.

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🌍 News & General (122)
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🎬 Culture & Entertainment (23)
🏛️ Politics (20)

Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 122 stories across 11 outlets

📰 New York Times (31 stories)

In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground — 5:56 PM ET In Tarrant County, a fight over polling places has energized Democrats as Republicans seek to defend their grip on a longtime stronghold.

China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems — 5:55 PM ET The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.

Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Man Convicted of Murder — 5:50 PM ET Toforest Johnson’s conviction in the 1995 killing of a sheriff’s deputy relied on the testimony of a woman who was paid a $5,000 reward by the state for providing information.

Michigan Senate Candidates Make Dueling Pitches to Business Leaders in Detroit — 5:40 PM ET Mike Rogers and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the candidates in the tight race, defended their economic policies at the Detroit Economic Club.

If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them? — 5:32 PM ET A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.

She Braved Sharks and Storms to Swim the Length of California — 5:21 PM ET “It feels surreal being done, this has been my entire life for nearly four months,” said Catherine Breed, who finished her historic journey near the Mexico border on Monday.

Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean? — 5:21 PM ET “Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generatio…

Mailers About Transgender Students Mysteriously Appear at Texas Homes — 5:14 PM ET The messages purporting to offer help for transgender students are tied to a group set up last month in Wyoming.

Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests — 5:06 PM ET The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across French cities.

Trump Invokes Antisemitic Trope Again at Rally for Kansas Senator — 5:05 PM ET President Trump said that opponents of Senator Roger Marshall had unfairly cast him as “some kind of a Shylock-type guy.” Mr. Trump used the same slur last year at a rally in Iowa.

Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak — 5:02 PM ET Health officials praised the Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus.

Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked. — 5:01 PM ET The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.

Trump Pushes to Evict White House Press Corps — 4:59 PM ET President Trump has talked about replacing the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with an indoor swimming pool.

Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine — 4:57 PM ET The stakes in Ukraine are much larger than the fate of one nation.

Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia — 4:47 PM ET The president called for the return of Stephen James Hubbard, a Michigan teacher seized from his home in Ukraine months after Russia invaded that country.

J Street Targets Republicans Backed by AIPAC in Iowa and Pennsylvania — 4:47 PM ET The liberal pro-Israel advocacy group’s ads denouncing incumbents in Iowa and Pennsylvania put it at odds with the larger organization for the first time.

Britain Is Said to Approve New Gas Drilling in the North Sea — 4:44 PM ET Jackdaw, a natural gas field off the coast of Scotland, would be the first new gas extraction project in the North Sea since a government moratorium in 2024.

Republican Women Hail Working-Mom Credentials to Boost Hinson in Iowa Senate Race — 4:42 PM ET Senator Katie Britt of Alabama was the latest national Republican to visit Iowa to campaign for Representative Ashley Hinson. President Trump will follow on Thursday.

Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump — 4:39 PM ET Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.

SpaceX Swings to a Profit, Even as A.I. Spending Soars — 4:32 PM ET Elon Musk’s rocket company also said its revenue had more than doubled, driven by its Starlink internet satellite service and artificial intelligence products.

Richard Riehle, Prolific Actor Who Appeared in ‘Office Space,’ Dies at 78 — 4:32 PM ET Mr. Riehle, best remembered for playing an anxious character with “people skills,” built a career in theater, TV and film that lasted more than half a century.

Is Putin’s Waiting Game Working? — 4:29 PM ET Trump’s push for deals and Europe’s political fractures seem to be giving the Russian president the opening he’s been waiting for.

Alberta Voters Reject Leaving Canada in Referendum on Separatism — 4:26 PM ET Residents of the province were asked if they wished to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that was a win for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Christina Applegate Says Her MS Was Misdiagnosed — 4:22 PM ET The actress, who was given a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2021, was told by a doctor that she doesn’t have it, after all.

Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier — 4:21 PM ET A Republican ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton’s mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.

The British Police Rearrest Two in Connection With Alleged Terror Plot — 4:05 PM ET The counterterrorism police investigating a threat against an English air base used by U.S. bombers said the two men were working on behalf of Iran.

Robert Kabera, Rwandan Government Critic, Beheaded in Uganda — 3:50 PM ET The former soldier had been living in exile since 2020, and said in a video posted this month on TikTok that he feared for his life.

178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It — 3:33 PM ET In a symbolic move, the French Senate approved the repeal of regulations that had remained on the books long after slavery’s abolition.

At Victoria’s Secret’s 2026 Fashion Show, an Old Stereotype of Sexy — 3:24 PM ET The angels were out in full force on the runway, including Kylie Jenner and both Hadids. So were the wings.

When Idaho Banned Abortion, OB-GYNs Fled. The Doctors Who Stayed Are Cracking. — 3:20 PM ET From childbirth to miscarriages, women’s health care in the state has become increasingly dangerous.

Houdini Died on Halloween 100 Years Ago. Some Still Question How. — 3:03 PM ET A urologist’s inquiry into the magician’s final days is the latest effort to grapple with outstanding questions about his demise.

📰 BBC News (15 stories)

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger would be a 'good idea' — 5:50 PM ET Musk says a mega merger would have many benefits to his companies.

Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo — 5:27 PM ET Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.

Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo — 5:27 PM ET Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.

Carrick wants more clean sheets to turn season around — 5:27 PM ET Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.

Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments — 5:20 PM ET Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.

King praises Strait of Hormuz peace efforts at glittering banquet — 5:10 PM ET The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.

Suspect arrested after historic town hall set alight - French media — 5:05 PM ET The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.

Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting — 4:56 PM ET No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting — 4:56 PM ET No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism — 4:00 PM ET The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.

Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism — 4:00 PM ET The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.

Tech Life — 3:45 PM ET The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit — 3:42 PM ET A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit — 3:42 PM ET A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge — 3:30 PM ET The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

📰 Al Jazeera (15 stories)

Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections — 5:27 PM ET The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.

PSG score late to sink Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League blockbuster — 5:24 PM ET Late strikes by Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz grab victory for PSG as they aim to win the UCL for third season running.

US food importer sues Trump over 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods — 5:19 PM ET The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.

Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress? — 5:00 PM ET Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.

PSG and Barcelona fans divided over politics in football amid Paris riots — 4:49 PM ET As PSG face Barcelona in a Champions League clash, fans weigh in on whether football should be a political platform.

Trump: Ilhan Omar could be deported, slams Somalia as a ‘s—house’ — 4:32 PM ET Donald Trump called Congresswoman Ilhan Omar “sick” and “dishonest” a week after federal agents raided her home.

Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goals — 4:23 PM ET Mortazavi: The war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change.

UK police re-arrest two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence — 4:17 PM ET Duo was first arrested for suspected link to incident at US-run airbase used for striking Iran during this year's war.

France riots leave thousands of businesses damaged — 4:16 PM ET Weekend riots in France left more than 3,000 businesses damaged with owners facing devastating losses

EU revises Arctic strategy as pressure from Russia, US grows — 4:05 PM ET The new strategy shifts the bloc's focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.

Is money ruining US elections? — 3:59 PM ET Who pays for US elections and what do they get? Josh Rushing asks Lawrence Lessig and Bradley Smith.

PSG fans divided over protests in France as Barcelona game goes ahead — 3:55 PM ET Champions League football game takes place amid backdrop of unrest over education issues and the cost of living.

Netanyahu says he discussed ‘eliminating’ Iran’s regime with Trump — 3:51 PM ET Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he discussed the need to topple Iran’s regime with US President Trump.

Photos: Qatar holds biennial Milipol homeland security exhibition — 3:29 PM ET Qatar and France sign a three-year action plan for security cooperation on the sidelines of the Milipol exhibition.

The political ads that don’t look like ads — 3:05 PM ET Political campaigns and lobby groups in the US are paying content creators as little as $25 to influence the midterms.

📰 The Guardian (13 stories)

Trump says he will have spent $400m to support Republicans in midterms – US politics live — 5:48 PM ET President also announces incentive program for people to report fraud, as administration continues attack on MinnesotaSign up for the Breaking News US emailSend us your questions about immigration an…

Helen Haines live updates: sister of slain UK MP Jo Cox urges Australians to find ‘common ground’; alleged Haines attacker to face court — 5:46 PM ET Follow the day’s news live.‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliamentDavid Pocock says secu…

Italy to deploy 500 troops to Milan after days of protests and looting — 5:24 PM ET Government planning tougher security measures as France also says military forces will be deployedWhy are people protesting across Europe?Italy’s government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan and vowed…

You Can See Everything mania lifts viewership for The Dropout by 186% — 5:16 PM ET The hit Elizabeth Holmes documentary led to increased interest in the award-winning narrative series on Hulu as well as Bad Blood, a 2018 book on the scandal‘Stranger than stranger-than-fiction’: how…

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 42 — 4:55 PM ET Kennedy taught in New York public schools and advocated for disability rights after suffering severe spinal cord injuryKyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, has died…

NFL will not discipline Eagles over handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots — 4:51 PM ET League consulted with Eagles doctors over treatmentHurts played in London after initial clot diagnosisQuarterback expected to miss rest of NFL seasonThe Philadelphia Eagles will not face disciplinary…

Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme — 4:36 PM ET President makes suggestion while announcing new program to reward tipsters who submit fraud allegationsDonald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would serve as “the arbitrator” of decisions in the ju…

United Airlines CEO faces rightwing backlash after calling for US wealth tax — 4:06 PM ET Scott Kirby says wealth inequality is a ‘danger to society’ and calls for inheritance tax in recent interviewScott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, is under scrutiny from conservative politicians a…

Kansas Democrat’s pitch to voters amid historic Senate bid: ‘I’m gonna just fight like hell’ — 3:47 PM ET Kansas has not sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1932 – does Adam Hamilton have the courage, brain and heart to cause an extraordinary upset?Just two years after Donald Trump won Kansas by 16 point…

DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say — 3:46 PM ET The statement revealed in court papers raises questions about the reliability of the list of 20,000 people in CaliforniaThe justice department’s list of suspected non-citizens in California includes…

US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy — 3:32 PM ET Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian…

RFK Jr’s ‘deities of vaccine research’ raided by police in Guinea-Bissau — 3:18 PM ET Police seize doses of hepatitis B vaccine from people at center of dispute over research on African newbornsControversial vaccine researchers who have been praised by Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US Depa…

Americans, this is your chance to slap down the tech broligarchs — 3:16 PM ET The midterms will be a referendum on the GOP’s alignment with tech overlords over the public they’re meant to serveWelcome back to How We Win, a Guardian opinion series with leading thinkers, offerin…

📰 PBS NewsHour (10 stories)

FAA approves Boeing's 737 Max 10 for passenger service — 5:56 PM ET The new model is designed to carry more people while using less fuel, appealing to airlines facing high jet fuel costs.

WATCH LIVE: Illinois U.S. Senate candidates face off in forum to replace Durbin — 5:37 PM ET Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy are running to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

Polymarket stops users from wagering on possible felony charges for Cornell students accused of rape — 5:09 PM ET The market had more than $450,000 in volume before it was taken off Polymarket's international platform.

WATCH: Trump says U.S. has gotten 'nothing' from Ukraine other than 'high diesel,' urging deal — 4:55 PM ET President Donald Trump said "it's time" for Ukraine to agree to a deal with Russia on Tuesday.

How the Trump administration's crackdown on international students could affect the economy — 4:43 PM ET A new proposed $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation is the latest Trump administration policy targeting scholars from abroad.

WATCH: Trump doesn't commit to endorsing Vance for president in 2028 yet — 4:33 PM ET President Donald Trump said Tuesday it's too early to think about endorsing his successor.

Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it gives equal treatment to Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro — 4:29 PM ET Meta said it had "completed the implementation of measures to comply with the directive from the electoral court."

British police rearrest 2 men on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a U.S.-run air base — 4:18 PM ET Police have been investigating a suspected terror plot on September 27 against the U.S.-run base in western England.

Nonpartisan coalition of religious leaders plans to counter voter intimidation on Election Day — 3:55 PM ET The diverse, multifaith group is training all the way through the end of October online and in person learning de-escalation techniques and equipping themselves with knowledge of local laws and resou…

Karl Rove and David Axelrod give their predictions for 12 key midterm races — 3:47 PM ET Rove, the reviled and revered hardball strategist behind the George W. Bush years, and Axelrod, the Obama strategist behind Democrats' authentic-and-tenacious school of thought, give their takes on r…

📰 CNBC (10 stories)

Musk says Tesla and SpaceX formed special committees to discuss merger: Live updates — 5:46 PM ET Follow SpaceX’s Q3 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.

Netflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance — 5:30 PM ET Wall Street and investors will be looking for Netflix to provide additional details about the company's strategy following recent organizational changes

Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays as Duffy says certification process should be faster — 4:59 PM ET The 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, was set to start flying in 2020, but increased scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification.

United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares — 4:23 PM ET United Airlines cut its profit outlook for the year as fuel prices continued to climb.

Dow jumps 500 points as earnings optimism steadies market: Live updates — 4:13 PM ET A number of upbeat earnings reports and a drop in oil prices overshadowed recent pressure seen among artificial intelligence-related stocks.

Salesforce announces $5.66 billion deal for Braze, sending BRZE stock soaring 51% — 4:10 PM ET The company's latest acquisition is expected to close in fiscal 2028, and will see Braze shareholders receive $47.50 in cash per share.

We're booking big profits in an AI stock and trimming a credit-exposed bank — 4:00 PM ET We making two trades Tuesday afternoon.

Oil prices fall as traders hope for diplomatic progress in Middle East — 3:40 PM ET Developments in the Middle East remain in focus, with attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz escalating in recent weeks.

Housing is flashing warning signs just as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikes — 3:28 PM ET Housing data deteriorated further in September, according to separate reports Tuesday.

Earn up to $4,300 in travel with the latest Capital One Venture X Business card offer — 3:15 PM ET This Capital One Venture X Business card welcome bonus is more valuable than any previous offer for this card.

📰 The Verge (10 stories)

Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a possible merger, Musk says — 5:30 PM ET Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger, Elon Musk said during the latter's third quarter earnings call Tuesday. Musk, who serves as CEO of both companies, said t…

SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says — 5:02 PM ET SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the company would attempt to catch Starship and its booster next month, with the goal of recovering the entire orbital launch system for the first time. If successful, Musk…

Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you’re watching less and less — 4:52 PM ET Netflix is making monetization a top priority amid reports of falling viewing time. As part of its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, Netflix lists improvements to monetization as one of its m…

Snap is paying Robert Downey Jr. to do the Iron Man thing — 4:32 PM ET Snap has a new brand ambassador for its Specs AR glasses: Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. The company has brought on Downey as Specs' "Chief Customer Experience Officer" and has published several vi…

SpaceX says big AI growth fueled revenue jump — 4:26 PM ET SpaceX announced revenues of $14.6 billion in its Q3 earnings on Tuesday, which it says was a growth of 161 percent year-over-year "fueled by our Super Intelligence (SI) segment and accelerated growt…

Oura adds two new cardiovascular health tracking features to its smart rings — 4:26 PM ET Oura is introducing two new cardiovascular-focused health tracking features to its smart rings designed to help users better understand the effect regular workouts and exercise are having on their lo…

TikTok has started censoring searches for popular peptides — 4:16 PM ET Trying to pull up information for certain peptides on TikTok is now returning a "no results found" page when searching for terms like semaglutide, BPC-157, retratutide, and others. That hasn't entire…

Logitech’s refurbished G Pro X2 Superstrike is 35 percent off — 4:00 PM ET Looking for a way to try the haptics-equipped G Pro X2 Superstrike wireless gaming mouse without spending full price? You probably aren’t alone. Logitech’s now-last-gen right-handed mouse is a great…

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera is a good deal at under $400 — 3:09 PM ET If you’re the kind of person who likes to document everything, either for professional and/or personal reasons, and your phone’s camera isn’t cutting it, you might be considering a dedicated vlogging…

Xbox CEO is reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs — 3:06 PM ET Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning new rounds of layoffs for sometime this month, November, and January, according to Fortune. In July, as part of an organizational "reset," Sharma announced planned la…

📰 Ars Technica (7 stories)

JustWatch, which tackles streaming fragmentation, launches own streaming service — 4:20 PM ET A lifetime ad-free subscription is available.

Meta drops the word "train" from its commercial TOS after AI backlash — 4:07 PM ET Meta changes AI scraping policy but won’t add language respecting robots.txt.

Gemini's Personal Intelligence is coming to cars — 4:00 PM ET It's probably time to audit your Gemini settings.

OpenBSD 8.0 arrives with security record still intact — 3:57 PM ET OpenBSD 8.0 lands with Intel Arc support, ARM64 hibernation, and 64-vCPU guests

The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs — 3:47 PM ET Intermediate certs allow anyone to mint web credentials for any Internet server.

TP-Link tries to appease Trump admin with pledge to assemble routers in US — 3:25 PM ET TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US despite rivals getting FCC approvals.

Does anyone actually want to win the medium-lift race in the United States? — 3:13 PM ET Ars Technica is here to help with a guide to the medium-lift space race.

📰 TechCrunch (5 stories)

Anthropic’s cloud partnerships are getting messy — 5:25 PM ET Anthropic is reportedly struggling to secure enough compute from cloud providers that increasingly view it as a competitor, even as its infrastructure spending balloons ahead of a planned November IP…

SpaceX’s AI business is beating expectations — 4:40 PM ET SpaceX hit profitably in the third-quarter, with net income of $4.4 billion. AI was the engine.

OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio⁠ to beef up its biotech business — 4:35 PM ET OpenAI says it's adding Orchestra's team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that aims to help researche…

Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car — 4:00 PM ET Google is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more pers…

GM to close Detroit battery assembly plant, but not for reasons you might think — 3:32 PM ET GM is shuttering the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant, though the closure has nothing to do with the automaker's electrification strategy.

📰 The Atlantic (5 stories)

You Can Believe Everything — 5:12 PM ET What do Elizabeth Holmes and Elon Musk’s flying car have in common?

France Will Never Be Enough for the People Desecrating It — 3:54 PM ET No society, no matter how equal or enlightened, can satisfy nihilists.

Donald Trump Really Wants This Golf Course — 3:41 PM ET The government is going to considerable—bordering on absurd—lengths to make a D.C. park worthy of the PGA.

Sally Rooney Is Wrong, and So Is What’s Happening to Her — 3:34 PM ET You don’t have to agree with the author and activist to see that Britain’s suppression of speech is a problem.

Trump Jr. Privately Breaks With His Dad — 3:25 PM ET In private conversations, including with his father, Donald Trump Jr. has raised concerns about the Iran war.

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📰 NPR
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive
— NPR, 4:19 PM ET
Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.

🏛️ Politics — 20 stories across 3 outlets

📰 The Hill (15 stories)

Ocasio-Cortez, Garcia latest Democrats to report receiving suspicious letter — 5:52 PM ET Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) are the latest among several officials across the country who have reported receiving suspicious packages at their offices ahead o…

North Carolina mail-in ballot restrictions to remain through midterms, judge rules — 5:39 PM ET A federal judge ruled Monday that North Carolina is permitted to keep its strict mail-in ballot rules in place for November’s election, which were changed just before ballots were mailed in September…

How bond yields are slowing AI-fueled stock rally — 5:36 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story How bond yields are slowing AI-fueled stock rally Bond yields in the U.S. have risen t…

Trump bets existing laws can police AI. Will they be enough? — 5:35 PM ET The Trump administration is taking the position that existing criminal and civil laws will be enough to hold artificial intelligence developers accountable in an age of unpredictable AI agents, even…

Musk endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race — 5:23 PM ET Tech mogul Elon Musk has formally endorsed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race after bankrolling his campaign for several weeks. The tech billionaire and one-time trillionaire has spent mo…

Acton’s brother slams Ramaswamy in new ad: 'Not fit to lead' — 5:20 PM ET The brother of Amy Acton, the Democrat running in Ohio’s gubernatorial race, denounced GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy after a new video circulated online featuring Acton's estranged mother calling her a…

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of RFK, dies at 42 — 5:07 PM ET Kennedy died Sept. 21 at her home in Massachusetts. Her cause of death has not been disclosed.

Who is Ana Reyes, federal judge Trump called a ‘crazed lunatic’? — 5:03 PM ET U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes shot down the Justice Department’s (DOJ) demand to not participate in a key hearing on Monday on the future of East Potomac Park, which President Trump wants to turn int…

Acton responds to ad, says personal attacks 'a lifelong pattern' for Ramaswamy — 4:58 PM ET Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) accused Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy of a “lifelong pattern” of personal attacks after a political ad surfaced online in which her estranged mother call…

Crockett says she's helping Talarico: 'I've endorsed him 100 times' — 4:53 PM ET Rep. Jasmine Crockett insisted she is supporting fellow Texas Democrat James Talarico in his ongoing Senate bid, arguing her down ballot focus will ultimately help him. “I’ve endorsed him 100 times,”…

Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine: WSJ — 4:42 PM ET Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Starshield, the military version of Starlink internet, which Ukraine said hampered its ability to respond to Russian attacks, the Wall Street Jo…

Trump says he's spent $300M in midterms so far — 4:27 PM ET President Trump said on Tuesday that he had already spent over $300 million in the midterms to help Republicans as the GOP looks to stave off major losses in both chambers of Congress. “...I am pleas…

McCain decries 'dastardly' political ad with Acton's mother — 4:17 PM ET Meghan McCain, former Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) daughter, decried what she called a “dastardly” political ad featuring Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s (D) estranged mother. “This is a das…

CNN threatens Trump's DOJ with further legal action over Air Force One blocks — 4:10 PM ET CNN is threatening President Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ) with further legal action if the White House continues blocking the network from performing its duties in pool rotation. In a letter t…

Hegseth says Ukraine posture unchanged, but 'our guys' need interceptors too — 4:07 PM ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the U.S. government’s posture toward Ukraine is unchanged, but emphasized that “our guys” need Patriot missiles interceptors too. “There's a lot of…

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Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval — 4:04 PM ET After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing’s most popular plane.

Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation — 3:34 PM ET Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses — 3:22 PM ET Under the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.

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Trump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midterms — 3:01 PM ET The promise comes two weeks before Election Day — and the payments could still face a fight ahead in Congress.

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Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha has ‘God-given ability’, says Daniel Sturridge — 5:53 PM ET Ngumoha set up two goals in Liverpool’s comeback win over Villarreal

Carrick wants more clean sheets to turn season around — 5:53 PM ET Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.

Pacers will be missing two key players in season opener vs. Pelicans — 5:52 PM ET The Pacers will be missing two key players in their season opener in New Orleans; here's a look at how they'll adapt

Pacers will be missing two key players in season opener vs. Pelicans — 5:52 PM ET The Pacers will be missing two key players in their season opener in New Orleans; here's a look at how they'll adapt

Liverpool strike back to beat Villarreal in seven-goal thriller — 5:51 PM ET Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the Reds cannot afford to relax after storming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 on Tuesday and maintain a perfect start to their Champions Leag…

Rio Ngumoha shines in comeback Villarreal win but unsung Liverpool hero was true star — 5:51 PM ET Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal: Andoni Iraola recovered from the worst half-hour of his Anfield tenure so far to earn victory in a seven-goal thriller

NFC East standings: Eagles remain second despite fourth straight loss — 5:51 PM ET Philadelphia is 2-4 after four straight losses, but the Eagles remain second in the NFC East behind the 3-2-1 Giants

Huddersfield Town 4-1 Peterborough United — 5:50 PM ET Huddersfield continue their strong start to the season with a 4-1 victory over Peterborough.

Leaked video from Houston Sports Hall of Fame event shows Astros GM candidate — 5:50 PM ET The Houston Astros didn’t have to release a short list of candidates for their general manager vacancy to reveal the identity of one candidate. Video released Tuesday, Oct. 20 by KHOU from an Oct. 13…

Urban Meyer confused by Ohio State quarterback situation after Julian Sayin injury — 5:50 PM ET The Ohio State Buckeyes picked up a 19-15 road win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, but they lost star quarterback Julian Sayin to an arm injury in the process. With Sayin sidelined, head coach…

Big 22 Finalist: Lake Norman’s Kaden Craft — 5:49 PM ET Lake Norman quarterback Kaden Craft has led the Wildcats to an 8-0 record, averaging nearly 50 points per game.

Celtics collapse in fourth quarter to spoil Paul George's debut — 5:49 PM ET The Boston Celtics had a fourth quarter collapsed to lose the season opener to the Detroit Pistons and spoiled the franchise debut of Paul George.

CBF, CONMEBOL Evolución and FTF run grassroots sports training in Palmas — 5:49 PM ET The CBF, in partnership with CONMEBOL Evolución and the Tocantins Football Federation (FTF), held an introductory sports coaching course from October 16 to 18 to enhance the skills of professionals w…

76ers vs. Knicks live updates, lineups, where to watch: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown make regular-season debuts with Philadelphia against defending champs — 5:49 PM ET LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will make their regular-season debuts for the Sixers against the reigning champs on Tuesday night.

Nets full injury report for 2026-27 NBA season opener vs. Hornets — 5:48 PM ET Here is the full injury report for the Brooklyn Nets' 2026-27 NBA season-opener on Wednesday against the visiting Charlotte Hornets.

Paul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut — 5:48 PM ET On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hit the floor for the first game of their season on the road vs the Detroit Pistons. This game marked the Celtics debut of Paul George , whom the team acquire…

Detroit Pistons use epic 23-0 run to top Celtics in national TV opener — 5:47 PM ET Detroit Pistons score: It wasn't looking great early, but the Pistons went on a huge 20-0 run to beat the Boston Celtics in the season opener.

Detroit Pistons use epic 23-0 run to top Celtics in national TV opener — 5:47 PM ET Detroit Pistons score: It wasn't looking great early, but the Pistons went on a huge 20-0 run to beat the Boston Celtics in the season opener.

Detroit Pistons use epic 23-0 run to top Celtics in national TV opener — 5:47 PM ET Detroit Pistons score: It wasn't looking great early, but the Pistons went on a huge 20-0 run to beat the Boston Celtics in the season opener.

CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, and 2 Other Must-Start Quarterbacks in Week 7 Fantasy Football — 5:47 PM ET A bunch of fantasy football statistics prove that four quarterbacks, including CJ Stroud and Bryce Young, are must-starts in Week 7,

Rio Ngumoha stars in Liverpool comeback win to maintain Champions League record — 5:47 PM ET Liverpool staged a thrilling UEFA Champions League comeback from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, with 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha the star of the show

Colts sign punter Thomas Morstead as insurance after disastrous day — 5:47 PM ET Special teams cost the Colts in their embarrassing 26-20 loss to the Titans on Sunday, including getting punter Rigo Sanchez banged up

Colts sign punter Thomas Morstead as insurance after disastrous day — 5:47 PM ET Special teams cost the Colts in their embarrassing 26-20 loss to the Titans on Sunday, including getting punter Rigo Sanchez banged up

Did the 49ers’ Young Defense Silence Doubts After a Tough Week in Seattle? — 5:46 PM ET The San Francisco 49ers had plenty to deal with heading into their matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Coming off a difficult week against a division rival, they faced questions about whether their…

PSG late show downs Barca in Champions League, Liverpool fight back — 5:46 PM ET Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season's Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinch…

Brazil U15s kick off World Cup campaign against Guinea-Bissau — 5:46 PM ET Guilherme Dalla Déa is the head coach of Brazil’s U-15 national teamCredits: Rafael Ribeiro /CBFBrazil’s U-15 national team has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festiv...

Ghilardi: “I’m trying to play with more consistency.” — 5:46 PM ET He plays little, but when he does, he’s always among the best. Ghilardi—even today—proved he’s worthy of playing for this Roma side. He defends, attacks, and even creates assists. He even scor...

Detroit Pistons Stun Celtics With Epic Fourth Quarter Comeback — 5:45 PM ET Detroit Pistons overcome a 22-point deficit with a stunning 23-0 fourth-quarter run to beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in their 2026-27 season opener.

2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 6 — 5:45 PM ET Between injuries and bye weeks, Week 6 was quiet for the former Gophers in the NFL. With one exception that is…

Garcia And Espart Get 7.5 | Barcelona Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Paris Saint-Germain — 5:45 PM ET Barcelona clashed heads with Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes earlier tonight as they looked to earn a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club made a slow start…

Allegri: ‘Napoli too fragile, De Bruyne will enjoy new role’ — 5:45 PM ET Max Allegri insists Kevin De Bruyne ‘is going to really enjoy himself playing in front of the defence,’ but Napoli’s 4-3 win over Bodo/Glimt still created Champions League concerns.The pressure ...

How to watch Middle Tennessee vs Florida International: Live stream College Football, TV channel — 5:45 PM ET The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-3) face the Florida International Panthers (3-3) at Pitbull Stadium on Tuesday night in College Football action. How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs Florida Internat…

ROC Wellington Has a Kiwi-Shaped Gap, and Liam Lawson Is the Obvious Fit — 5:45 PM ET Liam Lawson, pictured in Racing Bulls colours earlier this season, returns to the Red Bull RB22 for a second consecutive weekend at Monza. Photo: Yu Chu Chin, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Race of…

Donald Trump weighed in on LeBron James vs Michael Jordan debate with controversial take — 5:44 PM ET Donald Trump once made his feelings clear on the Michael Jordan versus LeBron James debate, taking a swipe at the NBA superstar during a public disagreement in 2018. The exchange came after James app…

Fred Warner Sends Clear Message About 49ers’ Expectations Despite 6-0 Start — 5:44 PM ET The San Francisco 49ers have every reason to celebrate their unbeaten start; however, Fred Warner believes there is still work to do. The linebacker made it clear that the team’s expectations extend…

LA Rams sign Brandon McManus, their third kicker in 2 weeks — 5:43 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran Brandon McManus on Tuesday to be their third kicker of the season.McManus will begin his 13th NFL season with the Rams (2-4), who cut struggling…

Why NFL won't be punishing Eagles for approach to Jalen Hurts blood clot situation — 5:43 PM ET The Eagles received backlash for their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot situation, but the NFL isn't getting involved. Here's why.

Winners and losers from Ravens’ Week 6 loss to the Browns — 5:43 PM ET There were plenty of positives for the Ravens in Sunday’s disappointing loss in Cleveland.

Ilja Dragunov reveals why he rejected WWE's offer to stay, frustrations that led to AEW move — 5:43 PM ET Dragunov didn't know he was soon to leave the company when he competed in his final WWE match in April.

PSV secure hard-earned victory over winless Porto — 5:41 PM ET PSV Eindhoven earn their first win of this season's Champions League against a Porto side who have now lost all three of their matches.

NASCAR Legend Fred Lorenzen Posthumously Diagnosed With CTE, a First for the Sport’s Drivers — 5:41 PM ET Two years after his death at age 89, NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen has been posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), USA Today reported on Tuesday, October 20. Fred’s…

LSU argues SEC's lawsuit in Birmingham should be dismissed — 5:41 PM ET LSU has filed a response in its lawsuit against the SEC. Why LSU wants the case dismissed and called the SEC's inclusion of men's hoops a "Hail Mary."

Bears list Jonah Jackson as a limited practice participant — 5:41 PM ET The Bears had one change to their estimated practice report on Tuesday.

Most points in Celtics debut: How Paul George smashed record in incredible Boston opener — 5:40 PM ET Months following his move to Boston in a blockbuster, George made quite the first impression as a co-star alongside Jayson Tatum.

Everyone at United admits Jason Wilcox’s one transfer decision was a huge misstep — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United will face Como in the Champions League in a match that could prove pivotal in dictating the direction of their European campaign this season.The Red Devils currently find themselves…

Man City boss Maresca backs hat-trick hero Foden to build on recent form – and gives update on Haaland — 5:40 PM ET Enzo Maresca has confirmed Erling Haaland will be fit to start against Aston Villa on Saturday following Manchester City’s 5-1 Champions League win over AEK Athens.The striker was rested against the.…

Oregon coach Dan Lanning says 'appropriate action' will be taken after wide receiver's arrest — 5:39 PM ET (AP) — Oregon coach Dan Lanning said he's still gathering information about the arrest of wide receiver Evan Stewart and that appropriate action will be taken. Stewart was arrested on charges of driv…

AFC North standings: Three teams sit at 4-2 entering Week 7 — 5:39 PM ET The Ravens, Browns and Steelers are 4-2 after Week 6, but Baltimore sits third as Cleveland takes control of the AFC North

Green, Robinson lead Pistons to season-opening win over Celtics — 5:39 PM ET In the opening game of the 2026-27 season, Javonte Green and Duncan Robinson led the Pistons to a thrilling 22-point comeback win over the Celtics.

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Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for 76ers-Knicks, Thunder-Spurs — 5:41 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for NBA, NFL betting on Tuesday

2026 NBA Opening Night odds, picks, best bets, predictions, player props: Experts, model backing Knicks, Spurs — 5:39 PM ET SportsLine's experts and the SportsLine Projection Model have revealed NBA picks and best bets for Tuesday, October 20

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for NBA Opening Night, Knicks-76ers, Thunder-Spurs — 5:37 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, NFL betting on Tuesday

South Alabama vs. Marshall prediction, odds, time: Week 8 Tuesday college football picks from proven model — 5:35 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Tuesday's college football matchup of the South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd

76ers vs. Knicks NBA odds: LeBron James and Philly open as biggest title liability, look to ruin banner night — 5:30 PM ET Can LeBron James and the 76ers ruin the Knicks' championship celebration night as the NBA season tips off?

Kings vs. Capitals NHL Tuesday parlay: Alex Ovechkin and Co. looking to keep Los Angeles as only winless team — 5:30 PM ET The Kings are the NHL's lone winless club and could stay that way Tuesday at Washington

Fantasy football Week 7 TE preview: Don't run away from Pat Freiermuth and Tyler Higbee — 5:30 PM ET Target shares, red-zone roles and injuries in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles create prime bounce-back spots for both pass-catchers

Karl-Anthony Towns contract: What to know as Knicks enter season with question marks — 5:21 PM ET Coming off a title, four Knicks players are eligible for contract extensions, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart

UEFA Champions League scores, schedule: Arsenal at Bayern Munich next on Matchday 3 — 5:18 PM ET UCL action rolls on with a jampacked schedule across Tuesday and Wednesday

Fantasy football Week 7 WR preview: Injuries lead to surging rookies Bernard and Tate as prime starts — 5:16 PM ET Injuries to Davante Adams and Terry McLaurin open the door for rookies like Germie Bernard and Carnell Tate to become reliable lineup options

FIU vs. MTSU prediction, odds: Week 8 college football Tuesday picks by proven model — 5:15 PM ET The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the Tuesday matchup between the MTSU Blue Raiders and the Florida International Panthers on CBS Sports Network

76ers vs. Knicks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Opening Night picks by proven model — 5:03 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks best bets for NBA Opening Night 2026 on Tuesday as LeBron James debuts for the Sixers

Missouri State vs. Delaware prediction, odds, time: Week 8 Tuesday college football picks from proven model — 5:00 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Tuesday's college football matchup of the Missouri State Bears vs. Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens

Eagles will not be punished for how team handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots situation, per report — 4:54 PM ET The NFL concluded the process to clear Hurts for Week 5 in London was handled appropriately

Inside the rise of FIU's dominant, no-name defense under Jovan Dewitt: Bounceback transfers, modular scheme — 4:36 PM ET Dewitt's top-10 scoring unit thrives on modular schemes and hometown transfers like sack leader Deejay Holmes to fuel a defensive turnaround in South Florida

UFC 333: Movsar Evloev ready to fulfill destiny as champion after years of waiting for his chance — 4:13 PM ET After countless others jumped the line, Evloev finally has his shot to take the crown as best in the world

Dave Richard's Week 7 Trade Chart and rest of season rankings: Jayden Daniels, Matthew Golden gain value — 4:04 PM ET Why wait to win? Use the trade chart to make post-draft deals and improve your team with assigned values to help you navigate your league's trade market

Tracking Will Wade's 'unconventional' roster at LSU: Who's cleared and who remains in eligibility limbo? — 4:02 PM ET News broke on Tuesday that RJ Luis Jr. will not play for the Tigers this season, but LSU did get good news on the international front

RJ Luis ruled ineligible at LSU, but Saliou Niang and Brice Dessert will both be on Tigers' roster — 4:02 PM ET The most chaotic eligibility saga of college basketball this offseason — and perhaps ever — is gaining real clarity with November around the corner

Lions expect Kerby Joseph to play in 2026, Brian Branch nears return: Can Detroit defense turn a corner? — 3:58 PM ET With a healthy safety tandem, the Lions might be in for a defensive renaissance

HQ PM Newsletter 10/20/2026 — 3:31 PM ET What to watch Tuesday: 76ers vs. Knicks, Thunder vs. Spurs on NBA Opening Night + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Knicks vs. Lebron and 76ers, Spurs vs. Thunder and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Commanders' Terry McLaurin out for the season after knee injury on 'MNF' — 3:26 PM ET McLaurin suffered a torn patellar tendon in Washington's loss vs. the 49ers

Fantasy football Week 7 RB preview: Here come Josh Jacobs and Zach Charbonnet — 3:25 PM ET Both backs project for 10 to 12 touches as high-end flex options this week, but their long-term upside could reshape lineups

Adam Silver explains why LeBron James using Fanatics' helicopter is 'perfectly appropriate' — 3:20 PM ET Silver says there's nothing prohibiting James from having helicopter use in a contract with a brand

Fantasy football Week 7 QB preview: Kirk Cousins earns trust, Patrick Mahomes faces tough matchup — 3:05 PM ET Everything you need to know about Week 7 quarterbacks, including Kirk Cousins, Patrick Mahomes, rankings and DFS picks

Kalshi cricket 2026: How to trade on cricket prediction markets — 3:02 PM ET You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during cricket matches

NBA Power Rankings: Spurs begin the season as No. 1 team, Knicks lead a reloaded East — 3:02 PM ET The 2026-27 NBA season has arrived, and here's how we stack up all 30 teams as a new campaign begins

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Sutcliffe makes first Scotland start against Australia — 5:36 PM ET Glasgow Warriors hooker Aicha Sutcliffe will make her first Scotland start in one of three changes made by interim head coach Dave Butcher for their final WXV Global Series match against Australia in…

Carrick wants more clean sheets to turn season around — 5:27 PM ET Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.

Arsenal criticism from very small minority - Arteta — 4:33 PM ET David Raya says he does not know what to say when people call Arsenal's style of play "boring or irritating", as Mikel Arteta brushes off criticism.

Man Utd revisit deal for Hall - Wednesday gossip — 4:17 PM ET Manchester United targeting Lewis Hall and Adrien Truffert, Real Madrid remain interested in Riccardo Calafiori, Liverpool and Arsenal both keen on Xavi Espart, plus more.

McTominay scores twice as Napoli beat Bodo/Glimt — 3:45 PM ET Scott McTominay scores his first goals since undergoing heart surgery as Napoli claim a thrilling 4-3 victory over Bodo/Glimt.

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Carrick insists Manchester United board back him after Ten Hag points to ‘toxic culture’ — 5:13 PM ET Manager acknowledges he needs to start winning gamesTen Hag accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of letting club downMichael Carrick believes Manchester United’s board continue to back him, although the manager…

Doué and Vitinha burn bright as brittle Barcelona come unstuck against PSG — 5:08 PM ET Fire, noise, fury, a sense of empty energy. And across town, a football match too.Do any of these randomly pitched autumnal Champions League fixtures mean anything? Probably not when you’re Paris Sai…

Mac Allister double sparks Liverpool’s thrilling comeback win over Villarreal — 5:04 PM ET Andoni Iraola and Iñigo Pérez parked their long and close friendship in the buildup to the Champions League duel between two old Athletic Bilbao teammates. They will have a humdinger of a contest to…

Foden hat-trick helps Manchester City cut through noise and crush AEK Athens — 5:00 PM ET Enzo Maresca has called for Manchester City to make their own noise on the pitch to drown out the cacophony surrounding them but maybe a quiet night at the Etihad Stadium was what they needed all alo…

Arsenal’s David Raya hits back at ‘boring’ label as Arteta defends side’s style of play — 4:00 PM ET Goalkeeper brushes off criticism before Bayern clashKompany could miss game with virus affecting his legsDavid Raya says he does not care if rival supporters call Arsenal “boring” as his manager, Mik…

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Costume Designer Sandy Powell to Present Film London Jarman Award – Film News in Brief — 5:58 PM ET Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell is set to present this year’s Film London Jarman Award on Nov. 24, where she will also be the guest of honor. Powell frequently collaborated and was mentor…

‘Princess Diaries’ Actor Erik von Detten Accused of Elder Abuse and Fraud in Gold Scheme — 5:54 PM ET Erik von Detten, the former Disney star known for his roles in “The Princess Diaries” and “Brink!” is facing a lawsuit alleging elder abuse and fraud after an elderly couple claimed he persuaded them…

Music Industry Moves: Barbara Cane, BMI’s VP of Worldwide Creative, to Retire After Five Decades — 5:35 PM ET After a five-decade career with BMI, Barbara Cane has announced that she will retire from the company at the end of this year. While she is leaving her current role as BMI’s Vice President of Worldwi…

Why ‘You Can See Everything’ Could Win Best Picture at the Oscars — 5:30 PM ET The word disruptor is a vividly descriptive one, and it’s almost always applied to an individual. But it doesn’t have to be. Take the rule-busting, category-smashing, one-of-a-kind-because-you’ve-nev…

Ted Sarandos Addresses Netflix Content Exec Purge: ‘I Know That We Could Do Better’ — 5:01 PM ET Netflix, looking to boost its viewing engagement as revenue growth cools off, made a major overhaul of its executive leadership overseeing content. Last week, amid its layoff of 1,000 employees, Netf…

‘Michael’: Golden Globes Reject Submission to Compete in Comedy/Musical Categories — 4:45 PM ET The music of “Michael” is bringing some drama. Variety has confirmed that Lionsgate’s bid to have its Michael Jackson biopic compete as a comedy or musical at the Golden Globes has been denied. The G…

‘NCIS: Origins’ Producer on the Show’s Historic Mark Harmon/Michael Weatherly Reunion: ‘It Was a Special Day in My Life, Seeing That Happen After a Decade’ — 4:30 PM ET When the characters of Jethro Gibbs and Tony DiNozzo reunite for the first time in a decade in Tuesday night’s episode of “NCIS: Origins,” there will be no head slaps — something that may disappoint…

Netflix Q3 Revenue Meets Wall Street Estimates, Forecasts Q4 Slowdown and Says It Will Miss Ad Sales Target for the Year — 4:13 PM ET Netflix’s third-quarter 2026 earnings met revenue expectations and it slightly beat on the bottom line. But the streamer faces an urgent need to refresh its queue: Revenue growth in the period slowed…

‘American Horror Story’ Renewed for Season 14 — 4:10 PM ET “American Horror Story” has been renewed for its 14th season at FX. The news comes ahead of the Oct. 29 finale of Season 13, which reunites franchise legends Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters…

Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in James Wan’s ‘The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil’ at Paramount — 3:48 PM ET Keanu Reeves is in talks to team with James Wan for the filmmaker’s latest project, “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil” at Paramount Pictures. The Paramount Pictures movie reimagines the 2019 Korean a…

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Goes All In on Physical Media Including Special Edition Blu-Ray and DVD — 5:46 PM ET Fans of the Jacob Tierney-created series, and the Rachel Reid books they’re based upon, are getting the chance to buy ‘Heated Rivalry’ on Blu-Ray and DVD.

Netflix: “We Need Better Execution” in U.S., and Peter Rice Can Deliver It — 5:23 PM ET Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says the former Disney and Fox executive can help the streamer keep growing.

Where to Watch ‘The Golden Life,’ ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ Spinoff — 5:08 PM ET Original 'RHONY' stars Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer front the new reality series.

Why I Directed a Pregnancy Dramedy After a Career in Big Budget, World-Ending Movies — 4:36 PM ET Adam Sztykiel is known for features like 'Black Adam' and 'Rampage' and TV shows such as 'Bad Monkey.' When it came to direct his first movie, 'Let's Have Kids,' he went for something where the stake…

Netflix Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates But Braces Wall Street for 2026 Ad Sales Whiff — 4:16 PM ET Shares in NFLX continue to tumble after the streamer released its fourth quarter forecast.

Broadway Box Office: Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ ‘Other Desert Cities,’ Billy Crystal’s ‘860,’ ‘A Few Good Men’ See Strong Momentum — 4:07 PM ET Billy Crystal’s solo show '860' brought in an impressive $1.3 million across seven shows.

‘American Horror Story’ Scores Season 14 Renewal at FX — 4:00 PM ET The pickup comes after a strong ratings performance from the show's current run.

Publicist Emily Vespa Joins Birch Public Relations — 3:34 PM ET Her talent roster includes D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Adam Pally, Ed Weeks, Zarna Garg, Brandon Kyle Goodman and Fiona Dourif.

Josh Hartnett on Finding (and Shedding) His ‘Below’ Accent, and the Car Accident That Nearly Derailed Production — 3:31 PM ET Hartnett tells The Hollywood Reporter the 'Widow's Bay' comparisons created "a little bit of a scary situation," but then he saw the trailer: "Oh, thank God."

Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in James Wan’s ‘The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil’ (Exclusive) — 3:30 PM ET Paramount Pictures is reimagining the 2019 Korean action crime thriller.

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‘Nicole Kidman’ and Other Musical Odes to Actresses — 3:53 PM ET Hear Adéla’s ubiquitous hit and tracks from SZA, the Go-Betweens, Nirvana and more.

In ‘School Pictures’ and ‘Two Girls,’ the Tweens Are Not All Right — 3:42 PM ET Milo Cramer’s excellent lo-fi song-cycle and Eliya Smith’s verbatim play about a notorious video both reveal how young minds are made.

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Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS
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She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".

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