⚡ News Roundup: 251 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:01 PM ET, Oct 21)

Billie Eilish and Finneas Used Grammy-Winning Song of the Year to Inspire New Jewelry Collection — Hollywood Reporter, 6:01 PM ET The Billie Eilish & Finneas Collection, in partnership with John Hardy, is available online with prices ranging from $195 to $2,400.

Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines — CNBC, 6:00 PM ET Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.

IBM beats on top and bottom lines as CEO Krishna touts 'Super Intelligence' traction — CNBC, 6:00 PM ET CEO Arvind Krishna indicated that IBM is helping clients in artificial intelligence.

‘Glee’ Reboot: Who’s Coming Back? Will Rachel Sing Olivia Rodrigo? How MAGA Is Sue? And More Fan Questions — Variety, 6:00 PM ET What have we missed on “Glee”? For six glorious, terrifying seasons from 2009 to 2015, we witnessed Ryan Murphy bring a fever dream to life. With each new episode, the musical dramedy series’ unique…

2026 NBA odds, picks, predictions, best bets, player props: Experts, model backing Heat, more on Oct. 21 — CBS Sports, 5:57 PM ET SportsLine's experts and the SportsLine Projection Model have revealed NBA picks and best bets for Wednesday, October 21

Oregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting — New York Times, 5:57 PM ET Becky Drury, who was said to have shielded a student during a deadly shooting in Bend, refuted the account. “The truth is I was shot before I had any chance to act.”

Candidates lock in for final sprint in Texas U.S. Senate race — NPR, 5:56 PM ET What issues are bringing individuals to the polls in this key race that could decide the balance of power in Congress? What last minute push is being made by the campaigns?

Oregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting — 5:57 PM ET Becky Drury, who was said to have shielded a student during a deadly shooting in Bend, refuted the account. “The truth is I was shot before I had any chance to act.”

Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash — 5:56 PM ET The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.

Florida Mayor Is Accused of Taking Covid Grant Funds She Helped Approve — 5:54 PM ET Mayor Jackie Espinosa of Kissimmee, Fla., and her family received money from a grant program she helped create during the pandemic, the state attorney general said. She was arrested on Wednesday.

New Video Shows Chaotic Moments Before Police Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley — 5:34 PM ET The body-camera and surveillance footage provides the first glimpse of a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot that left 1-year-old Kohen Wiley dead.

George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas — 5:23 PM ET Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, expressed “deep concern about Ken Paxton’s record” and said he voted for James Talarico, the Democrat running for Senate in Texas.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction — 5:21 PM ET A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.

Meta Earnings Show Increased A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow — 5:18 PM ET The spending has hurt the Silicon Valley giant’s cash flow, which turned negative. Meta said it would issue a new class of stock to help it raise more money.

New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots — 5:18 PM ET County election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways.

Tesla Profit Slumps as Elon Musk’s Car Company Considers Merging With SpaceX — 5:10 PM ET The carmaker, which is controlled by Elon Musk and is considering merging with another of his companies, SpaceX, spent heavily on artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

Gambling Hotline Ex-Director Stole $1.5M to Feed Betting Habit, Prosecutors Say — 5:06 PM ET Philip L. Sullivan started running the Florida hotline in 2025, a year after he was accused of stealing from a previous employer. He was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison.

Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future — 5:05 PM ET Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger — 4:57 PM ET A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.

Thélyson Orélien's Quebec Publisher Cuts Ties Over A.I. Accusations — 4:47 PM ET Thélyson Orélien, a celebrated novelist, used artificial intelligence while writing a breakout book, his publisher says.

Shark Returns to Sea After Over a Month Stuck in a South Korean Port Canal — 4:44 PM ET The 10-foot-long dusky shark, nicknamed “Bukangi,” was successfully guided back to the open ocean after a third rescue attempt.

AIPAC Makes Last-Minute Donation to Boost Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Against El-Sayed — 4:43 PM ET The American Israel Public Affairs Committee generally supports Democrats, but it has spent heavily against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel. Its general election spending comes after ini…

A Debt-Fueled “Doom Loop” — 4:41 PM ET Some democracies seem caught in a trap: Spend more and risk market panic, or cut benefits and empower the far right.

Anthropic Joins the A.I. Agent Race With Claude Duet — 4:41 PM ET The tool, which is not yet widely available, will compete with OpenAI’s dots and Meta’s Muse. It is built for work and not personal errands.

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Violations — 4:37 PM ET The penalty, one of the largest levied against the tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.

Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties — 4:20 PM ET In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.

C.D.C. Ignored Request From States to Validate a New Measles Test — 4:17 PM ET The agency replied two months later, saying it had “competing priorities,” officials from a coalition of Western states said.

Toledo Chemical Leak That Forced Residents to Evacuate Is Slowing — 4:15 PM ET Nearly 1,000 people in the Ohio city were told to leave the area and thousands more were urged to stay inside. The mayor said the spill did not present a long-term threat.

France Riots Expose the Rage Aimed at Dior, Hermès and Other Luxury Brands — 4:03 PM ET The looting of stores belonging to brands like Dior, Celine and Hermès has exposed a crack in the glossy facade.

Discovery of New Fake Pollster, Wedgewood, Puts a Spotlight on Trust in Surveys — 3:45 PM ET A supposed pollster had released a series of midterm surveys that were picked up by well-known polling aggregators. But on Tuesday, the group acknowledged that almost all of its work was fake.

Ms., Martians and Guacamole: Their First Time in The Times — 3:41 PM ET Our reporters share a compendium of debuts, discoveries and (sometimes overdue) appearances in the paper.

Trump Ties Disaster Aid to Votes as Midterm Fight Heats Up — 3:29 PM ET President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have dangled FEMA money to disaster-struck states during recent campaign rallies.

Macron Says Trump Does Not Like France and Distorts Its Troubles — 3:16 PM ET Speaking in Qatar, President Emmanuel Macron railed against foreign leaders who he said had made false claims about unrest in France for their own political ends.

How Title IX Became a Political Tool — 3:06 PM ET After a Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging the school failed her when she reported sexual assault, there’s a new focus on Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in federally funded educ…

A.I. Discovered a Critical Vulnerability in PHP, a Coding Language Behind Many Websites — 3:04 PM ET The disclosure heightened concerns about A.I.’s potential to upend cybersecurity unless shortcomings are addressed.

Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement — 3:04 PM ET From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.

A.I. Election Videos Are Flooding Brazil. Could They Sway the Vote? — 3:03 PM ET Brazil spent years targeting electoral lies on the internet. Now, artificial intelligence is stumping the election authorities and reshaping a high-stakes race.

America Mints a New National Park, Elevating an Arizonan ‘Sky Island’ — 3:02 PM ET After years of bipartisan effort, the former Chiricahua National Monument, in southeast Arizona, has become the United States’ 64th national park.

Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy — 5:49 PM ET The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy — 5:49 PM ET The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy — 5:49 PM ET The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks — 5:27 PM ET Russia says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.

Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks — 5:27 PM ET Russia says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.

Rice strikes to earn Arsenal draw at Bayern — 5:09 PM ET Declan Rice scores a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League while Bukayo Saka limps off with an early injury.

Man Utd humbled by four-goal Como to pile pressure on Carrick — 4:59 PM ET Manchester United suffer a heavy defeat to a Como side playing just their third ever game of Champions League football, as Nico Paz stars for the hosts to pile the pressure on Michael Carrick.

Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal — 4:31 PM ET Early on Thursday morning local time, South Korea's oceans ministry said the shark had been successfully guided out of the canal.

Ex-prosecutor charged with treason in Mexico over US drug raid — 4:19 PM ET César Jáuregui Moreno is accused of allowing US agents to join a raid on a suspected drugs lab in April.

Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery — 4:09 PM ET Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery — 4:09 PM ET Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation — 3:59 PM ET Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.

Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace — 3:58 PM ET Russia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.

Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace — 3:58 PM ET Russia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.

Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued — 3:54 PM ET The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued — 3:54 PM ET The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say — 3:29 PM ET The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.

Tehran displays mock installation of Trump behind bars — 5:43 PM ET An Iranian performer in Tehran’s busy Tajrish Square has impersonated US President Donald Trump behind bars.

Real Madrid rout RB Leipzig 4-1 to continue perfect Champions League start — 5:36 PM ET Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande score stunners as Real beat Leipzig to make it three from three in the Champions League.

Declan Rice grabs Arsenal draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League — 5:28 PM ET Eze gave Arsenal the lead, but Davies levelled and Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2.

Mexico charges prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid — 5:25 PM ET The participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico's laws were upheld.

Trump heads to South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham in race — 5:07 PM ET The race between the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews has tightened in deep-red state.

Judge orders Meta to pay $25bn in fines for Facebook privacy violations — 5:01 PM ET A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠New Mexico about access to their data.

Will Russia’s diesel shipment to the US lower prices before midterms? — 4:54 PM ET Moscow dispatches its inaugural diesel shipment to the US, aiming to ease fuel shortages as midterm elections loom.

Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine in biggest haul in a decade — 4:51 PM ET Colombian authorities have seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine at the Caribbean port of Cartagena

Video shows Israeli settler assaulting Palestinian child — 4:34 PM ET An Israeli settler was filmed shouting at and assaulting a Palestinian child during an attack on a family east of Yatta.

Jason Alexander recalls Palestinian protection in Ramallah — 4:18 PM ET Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander recalls a visit to Ramallah that challenged his fears about visiting Palestinian cities.

Cuba accuses US of threatening countries ahead of UN embargo vote — 3:51 PM ET Havana says Washington is threatening countries with retaliation if they refuse to vote against condemning its embargo.

What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines? — 3:38 PM ET Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.

UK Conservative Party suspends ex-candidate after Al Jazeera investigation — 3:36 PM ET The UK's Conservatives suspend former candidate Jack Ross after he was filmed discussing hiring contract killers.

India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders free after a week in jail — 3:17 PM ET Two top leaders of India’s Cockroach Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in jail.

Tunisia jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts — 3:14 PM ET Olfa ⁠Hamdi, a US-Tunisian national, was convicted of 'plotting' and 'inciting' military to disobey orders.

Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines — 6:00 PM ET Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.

IBM beats on top and bottom lines as CEO Krishna touts 'Super Intelligence' traction — 6:00 PM ET CEO Arvind Krishna indicated that IBM is helping clients in artificial intelligence.

Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who did — 5:48 PM ET Asked if Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, Trump said, "I don't know who did it, but I was not involved."

New Mexico AG lawsuit accuses Epstein's attorney and accountant of facilitating sex trafficking — 5:41 PM ET Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn allegedly helped finance and conceal Epstein's sex trafficking, which included abuse at his Zorro Ranch, a lawsuit says.

Meta posts Q3 revenue beat and strong guidance: Live updates — 5:31 PM ET Follow Meta's Q3 2026 earnings live, including revenue, EPS, AI spending, advertising growth, guidance and META stock reaction.

CoreWeave’s market confidence erodes as bond yields spike and stock sinks — 5:12 PM ET CoreWeave shares are down 29% in October, and the spreads in its credit default swaps are widening.

Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast on higher fuel — 5:07 PM ET Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.

Trump-aligned super PACs pour millions into once-safe GOP House seats — 4:57 PM ET Trump-aligned PACs are pouring hundreds of millions into House and Senate races as Republicans defend an expanding midterm election battleground map.

GM aims to develop vehicles in as little as two years with AI, software push — 4:14 PM ET General Motors is targeting a roughly two-year vehicle development cycle as it expands its use of artificial intelligence, simulation and vehicle software.

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion penalty in New Mexico Cambridge Analytica case — 4:04 PM ET Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties related to Cambridge Analytica scandal in New Mexico.

BlackRock's Rick Rieder sees 'historic' opportunity in high-quality bonds — 3:54 PM ET Rick Rieder, BlackRock's CIO of global fixed income, lays out his expectations for the fourth quarter and where he sees the best opportunities.

Musk's SpaceX stock gift is 'tip of the iceberg' for Trump Accounts, Altimeter's Gerstner says — 3:52 PM ET Elon Musk’s planned SpaceX share gift through Trump Accounts could be the start of a broader philanthropic push, says Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner.

Apple's iPhone Duo in short supply — plus, the 2 stocks fueling an AI rebound — 3:47 PM ET Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Meta to create a new class of shares to fund AI push — 5:30 PM ET Meta says it's issuing a new class of shares to fund its AI initiatives. As part of its third-quarter earnings report released on Wednesday, the company says the non-voting stock will also go toward…

New York’s first microdrama film festival searches for its audience — 4:49 PM ET It remains to be seen if people really want to watch vertical content on horizontal TV screens, but many filmmakers and creators were confident that their latest projects would play well at Alza - Ne…

Meta says it would’ve made over $22 billion if it didn’t have to pay a child safety settlement — 4:46 PM ET Meta had to shell out $9.89 billion to pay for a chunk of the child safety settlement it reached with US attorneys general. That's according to the company's third-quarter earnings report released on…

PHP: The three letters that shut down sites all over the internet today — 4:36 PM ET Two bugs found with AI are behind major issues today for 4chan, DeviantArt, Wikipedia, and the blog where the bar around the corner posts pictures of people's dogs. The "critical vulnerabilities" wer…

Flying Roadsters can’t lift Tesla’s flat Q3 revenues — 4:22 PM ET As the smoke clears from its outrageous Roadster demo, Tesla reported Q3 earnings on Wednesday - and the cold reality is that revenue has flatlined. Tesla said it earned $1.7 billion in net income on…

Bose acquires Skullcandy to help it reach a wider audience — 4:15 PM ET Bose announced today it has acquired Skullcandy. Although the two companies are competitors in the consumer audio space, Skullcandy recently partnered with its new owner to bring several of Bose's au…

Airbnb bans making guests do dishes and take out the trash — 3:54 PM ET Checking out of your next Airbnb might be less of a hassle now that the company is banning hosts from including time-consuming chores in their house rules. Airbnb's updated house rules policy, which…

Anthropic takes on Muse with Claude Duet, its new AI agent — 3:53 PM ET Anthropic just announced an AI agent competitor to Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots: Claude Duet. The new agent, designed for professionals and small business owners, is launching as a "research preview…

Walmart is inviting AI agents to shop for you — 3:30 PM ET Walmart will soon let AI agents shop on its website for you. Next month, the retail giant will allow you to use an AI agent on the site, with systems in place to let you approve and review purchases…

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in penalties over the Cambridge Analytica scandal — 3:02 PM ET The Cambridge Analytica scandal has come back to haunt Meta after a New Mexico judge ordered it to pay $25 billion in penalties for more than 43 million violations of the state's unfair practices law…

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know — 5:16 PM ET TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and…

Meta says Muse has over 10M users, with shopping a top activity — 5:14 PM ET Meta Muse users are adopting the app for shopping and personal productivity, the company said during Q3 earnings. The AI app now has over 10M users.

Year-old AI lab Flapping Airplanes raises $1B at a $6B valuation — 4:57 PM ET Just 9 months after raising an $180 million seed round, Flapping Airplanes has landed $1 billion Series A for its mission to build AI models "without ingesting half the internet."

Tesla starts Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43% — 4:33 PM ET Tesla's revenue was flat and its expenses skyrocketed as it pressed the accelerator on its Optimus robots, AI, and autonomous driving.

Recursive launches Flint, a laptop coding model it says was largely built by AI — 4:27 PM ET Startup Recursive has released Flint, a free, laptop-sized coding model built largely by its own AI research system, as an early test of AI that improves itself.

Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures — 4:15 PM ET Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of executive departures. Sources say more…

GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers — 3:52 PM ET To compete with Tesla, Rivian, and a host of Chinese automakers, GM’s fourth-gen EV platform will roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture that will debut in 2028 in the Cadillac E…

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in case related to Cambridge Analytica scandal — 3:42 PM ET The payout is related to a recent trial involving the social media giant that revolved around its data privacy practices.

While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat — 3:30 PM ET As Amazon blocks AI agents from shopping on its site, Walmart is taking the opposite approach, introducing new technology that lets AI agents make purchases on customers' behalf, with controls over s…

The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day — 3:03 PM ET From AI-discovered PHP vulnerabilities to flaws in Node.js and popular AI tool LiteLLM, cybersecurity teams have plenty to worry about this week.

JD Vance says he is ‘a little bit disgusted’ by Republicans who criticized Ramaswamy campaign ad – live — 5:43 PM ET Vice-president says GOP representatives should ‘stop whining’ about advertisement featuring estranged mother of Ramaswamy’s Democrat opponentSign up for Breaking News US emailSend us your questions a…

Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks — 5:23 PM ET Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’US politics live – latest updatesVladimir Putin ordered the release…

Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests — 5:00 PM ET Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learningOrangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good t…

‘He was a great kid’: Chiefs mourn death of former player Allen Bailey at age of 37 — 4:06 PM ET Defensive end played for Chiefs for eight seasonsAndy Reid says player’s death ‘makes you sick’Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have spoken of their sadness after former Kansas City Chief Allen Bailey d…

‘Huge moment’: long-awaited extension to Sydney’s metro line to open next week — 4:01 PM ET The south-west metro extension will open on Friday 30 October, more than two years after the former T3 heavy rail line closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA long-awaited…

Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest — 3:40 PM ET Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekendEmmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid commen…

NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die — 3:37 PM ET Australia-first laws provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSeveral New South Wales MPs say…

'Stop whining': Vance doubles down over Ramaswamy campaign ad – video — 3:34 PM ET JD Vance, the vice-president, criticized Republicans who have spoken out against a controversial campaign ad from Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad features the mother of his Democ…

NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots, Roger Goodell says — 5:49 PM ET The NFL welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after the players' union asked for one, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.

Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates — 5:29 PM ET President Donald Trump's political groups have spent more than one-quarter of a billion dollars to bolster Republicans in the final stretch of this year's midterm elections, an unprecedented amount f…

Trump will speak at South Carolina midterm rally for Sen. Darline Graham as early voting begins — 5:02 PM ET President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina on Wednesday to boost Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful — but not necessari…

Pope Leo's tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer, his doctors say — 4:44 PM ET Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Scott, challenger Janoo face off in Vermont governor debate — 4:36 PM ET Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo face off in a debate produced by Vermont Public.

Meta must pay New Mexico $25 billion, its biggest fine ever, for deceiving users about Facebook privacy — 3:49 PM ET The verdict should be seen as a warning for tech companies that New Mexico will hold them accountable, state Attorney General Raúl Torrez said at a news conference.

New Mexico attorney general sues Epstein's attorney and accountant, claiming abuse cover-up at ranch — 3:09 PM ET The lawsuit seeks to stop attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn from accepting any payments from Epstein's estate, estimated at more than $100 million.

Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues — 4:56 PM ET A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.

Meet the people moving north to escape increasingly hot summers — 4:00 PM ET As climate change fuels hotter summers, some Britons are moving north in search of cooler weather. Could a similar shift be on the horizon in the United States?

Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling — 3:47 PM ET The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alleging fraud.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Appalling Campaign Ad — 5:50 PM ET The Republican candidate for governor of Ohio has drawn condemnation from the right and the left for casually dismissing his opponent’s account of being raped as a child.

The AI-Hacking Apocalypse Began Last Night — 3:21 PM ET Websites across the internet are going dark to protect themselves against a newly discovered vulnerability.

The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world — 3:44 PM ET Opinion: In a world of AI slop, showing the human hands making things helps.

RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades — 3:12 PM ET Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.

Fewer Americans say federal government improving their lives: Gallup — 5:49 PM ET Fewer Americans than last year think the federal government is effective at making a positive impact on people’s lives, according to a survey released Wednesday. The results from the Bentley Universi…

Live updates: Kansas, Michigan Senate candidates make final pitches as Trump heads to South Carolina — 5:46 PM ET Candidates in three gubernatorial races, as well as Kansas's Senate candidates and Michigan Senate hopefuls, will debate on Wednesday night. Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is also set to meet his R…

Internet races to fend off newly discovered security flaws — 5:40 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Internet races to fend off newly discovered security flaws The National Security Agency (NSA) warned organizations Wednesday to immediately patch a pair o…

Former officials urge Congress to reform permitting — 5:31 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Former officials urge Congress to reform permitting A group of economic and national s…

DNC denies Bankhead's claim she was offered job to drop out of Montana Senate race — 5:27 PM ET Democrat Alani Bankhead said in a recent interview that she was offered a Democratic National Committee (DNC) job to drop out of the Montana Senate race, an allegation the DNC denies. Bankhead is run…

US orders departure of embassy staff, families from Saudi Arabia — 5:05 PM ET The State Department ordered the departure of nonemergency U.S. government employees and their family members from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as the Iranian-backed Houthis have continued to attack the…

El-Sayed defends Slotkin over remarks targeted by right — 5:05 PM ET Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) is standing by Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) after the lawmaker sparked the GOP's ire with a recent comment that she wants young professionals to…

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Big Bend border wall construction — 5:01 PM ET The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to clear the way for border wall construction to resume around Texas’s Big Bend region. Solicitor General D. John Sauer called a lower ju…

Watch live: Trump rallies with Graham in South Carolina — 5:00 PM ET President Trump will rally with Sen. Darline Graham (R) in South Carolina on Wednesday night, seeking to boost a political newcomer he personally backed to replace her brother. Graham is favored to w…

Olympic canoeist's lawyers urge DOJ inspector general to reconsider Reflecting Pool case probe — 4:59 PM ET Lawyers who represented Olympic canoeist David Hearn in a now-defunct criminal case alleging he vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are urging the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) internal w…

Flanagan reverses course, says she was a Phi Beta Kappa member after all — 4:43 PM ET Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s (D) campaign is walking back its account of her college academic honors, confirming she was in fact a member of Phi Beta Kappa after initially stating she had neve…

Russia sending first diesel shipment to US on Thursday — 4:41 PM ET Russia is going to send its first tanker with diesel to the U.S. on Thursday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. According to a Reuters report citing the RIA news agency and other me…

Ohio GOP senator: 'I would not have run' Ramaswamy ad — 4:40 PM ET Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R) pushed back on a controversial campaign ad run by Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy (R) featuring his opponent's mother. In a statement to The Associated Press on We…

Trump links Russia sanctions waiver to release of jailed American — 4:15 PM ET President Trump said Wednesday his success in freeing an American wrongly imprisoned in Russia was related to his much-criticized decision to hold back on imposing sanctions on Russia aimed at strang…

Cook Political Report polls find Democrats leading three critical Senate races — 4:14 PM ET Polling numbers from nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report released Wednesday found Democrats leading in three seats critical to retaking the Senate majority in November. The survey,…

Fantasy Football Rankings: Hayden Winks' RB Blueprint for Week 7 — 4:48 PM ET Fantasy football analyst Hayden Winks lays out the blueprint for the RB position in Week 7.

Man United coach Carrick apologizes for 'unacceptable' Champions League loss to Como — 4:47 PM ET Manchester United coach Michael Carrick apologized to supporters after a humbling 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday. Carrick described the performance in Italy as unacceptable and…

Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation — 4:45 PM ET Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has blamed head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.

Buccaneers fall near bottom of NFL power rankings in Week 7 — 4:45 PM ET The Buccaneers rank between No. 25 and No. 29 in five major NFL power rankings after falling to 1-5 with an overtime loss to the Steelers.

Galo youngsters play for a place in the final on Saturday — 4:45 PM ET Atlético drew 0–0 with Cruzeiro on Wednesday (21) at Arena MRV in the first leg of the 2026 Brazilian Under-17 Championship semifinal. In a derby with chances for both teams, goalkeeper Guilherme P...

Keith Yandle reveals reason why he rejected Rangers contract offer in 2016 — 4:43 PM ET Entering the 2014-15 NHL season, the New York Rangers were the class of the Eastern Conference, and a legit Stanley […]

Fernandes laments 'mood of defeat' as Man Utd crumble in Como — 4:42 PM ET Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his side lacked belief as their woes continued with a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday.Only a stoppage-time goal from Joshua…

Daniel Jones' struggles put his Colts future in doubt after Ballard's ouster — 4:42 PM ET Daniel Jones' slide has helped sink the Colts to 2-4, contributing to Chris Ballard's firing. Now the QB's future in Indianapolis is in doubt.

Championship-winning Jacksonville baseball coach to retire in summer — 4:41 PM ET Tommy Edwards has won an FHSAA championship and nearly 400 games in a Bishop Kenny baseball coaching career spanning more than 20 seasons.

Week 7 Fantasy Football Injury Report: Updates On Breece Hall, Quinshon Judkins, Rashee Rice, And All The Top Stars — 4:41 PM ET The latest injury updates on all the top stars in fantasy football heading into Week 7.

Jameis Winston on losing his starting job: I understand where I am now — 4:40 PM ET The Giants benched Jameis Winston just 23 days after trading with the Vikings for J.J.

Dodgers Exec Being Considered For 2 Managerial Openings — 4:40 PM ET Los Angeles Dodgers executive Rocco Baldelli is a frontrunner the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners' managerial jobs this offseason.

‘Angry’ Michael Carrick responds to questions on Man Utd future after Como calamity — 4:40 PM ET Carrick is under huge pressure after Man United were thrashed 4-1 by Como in the Champions League

“You can’t choose when you want to…”: Carrick aims damning accusation at United stars after Como humiliation — 4:40 PM ET Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has turned the spotlight on his own players after their Como collapse on Wednesday.DefeatUnited found themselves behind after just two minutes as Nico Paz curle…

Sensational USMNT star could be heading to Liverpool — 4:40 PM ET Liverpool could be on the verge of signing an exciting player. January is just around the corner. It may seem like a long distance away but we are almost approaching Halloween. Soon there will be Chr…

Longtime Cincinnati and West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins dealing with 'progressive cognitive condition' — 4:39 PM ET Huggins won nearly 400 games at Cincinnati and almost 350 games at West Virginia.

Steelers Release Veteran Safety Before Paris Game In Latest Shake-Up to Secondary — 4:39 PM ET Pittsburgh's secondary is getting another significant change, cutting ties with a safety who started a game this season.

Dream hoping for Rhyne Howard breakout in WNBA Finals Game 3 — 4:39 PM ET Howard getting hot would change the series.

Robin Yount and others from Milwaukee's 1982 World Series team hope the Brewers finally win it all — 4:38 PM ET MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hall of Fame shortstop Robin Yount says he feels a different level of anxiety watching the Milwaukee Brewers now than when he was playing for them during their only other World Serie…

Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch next year; surgery 'not on the table' — 4:38 PM ET Ohtani pitched in only eight games this year, last taking the mound on July 3.

Alabama Football 2026 vs Texas A&M: Previewing the Aggie Offense — 4:38 PM ET Can the Aggie offense be a get-right game for Alabama’s defense?

Rashod Bateman joins Lamar Jackson as limited participant Wednesday; Cam Jurgens fully participates — 4:38 PM ET Wide receiver Rashod Bateman was forced out of last Sunday's loss to the Browns with a shoulder injury, but he was able to get on the practice field Wednesday.

Central Michigan coach rips proposed College Football Playoff expansion — 4:38 PM ET Matt Drinkall has lots of opinions and he's never been shy about sharing them. That was the case when he was asked this week about CFP expansion.

Ravens list 15 players on Wednesday injury report ahead of Bengals — 4:38 PM ET Lamar Jackson was listed as limited and Cam Jurgens practiced fully Wednesday, while Tavius Robinson sat out with a pectoral injury

Cubs' All-Star outfielder is a 'realistic' free agent target for Phillies — 4:37 PM ET This Cubs outfielder could help the Phillies in more ways than one.

Jim Nantz jokingly compares himself to Manny Pacquiao after viral Peanut Punch fail with J.J. Watt on live broadcast — 4:36 PM ET This past weekend, Jim Nantz tried to punch a football out of JJ Watt during the Las Vegas Raiders and Buffalo Bills game, and he paid for it, comparing himself to famous boxer Manny Pacquiao . Nantz…

Day off for Keenan Allen Wednesday — 4:36 PM ET Colts WR Keenan Allen receives day off Wednesday but should return to field soon

Packers first injury report of Week 7: Jordan Love, both top WRs listed — 4:36 PM ET The Packers' first injury report of Week 7 featured Jordan Love, Matthew Golden and Christian Watson with new injuries.

Joe Burrow reacts after JD Vance is welcomed by Bengals — 4:36 PM ET The midterm elections are rapidly approaching, and key figures of both the Democratic and Republican parties are hard on the campaign trail, especially at the top of the executive branch, where Presi…

Michael Carrick gives blunt reaction to Manchester United's 'unacceptable' Como defeat — 4:36 PM ET Michael Carrick apologized to Manchester United's supporters after their woeful 4-1 defeat in the UEFA Champions League against Como, with the hammering leaving his job hanging by a thread

‘Our best player’ – Real Madrid fans continue to heap praise on midfield star vs RB Leipzig — 4:36 PM ET Supporters of La Liga giants Real Madrid have taken to social media in numbers on Wednesday evening, to sing the praises of a member of the club’s midfield ranks.The player in question? Arda Güler....

Cowboys-Packers generates 24.656 million on Sunday night — 4:36 PM ET The latest installment of the Cowboys-Packers did not yield an exciting game.

Jordan Love listed as limited with back injury on Wednesday — 4:35 PM ET The Packers have added their quarterback to their injury report.

Kevin Winston Jr. injury update, Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns — 4:35 PM ET Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Winston Jr. (quadricep) returned to practice as a limited participant on Oct. 21. See the full injury report.

Kevin Winston Jr. injury update, Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns — 4:35 PM ET Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Winston Jr. (quadricep) returned to practice as a limited participant on Oct. 21. See the full injury report.

“It’s a decision from the staff”: Bruno Fernandes puts the dagger into Michael Carrick after Como embarrassment — 4:35 PM ET Manchester United were thrashed 4-1 by Como in the Champions League as Michael Carrick’s time at the helm seems to be almost at an end.What was most concerning about the whole affair was the lack of.…

Big 22 Finalist: East Lincoln’s Jaxon Dollar — 4:35 PM ET East Lincoln tight end Jaxon Dollar has been making headlines all season with eye-popping stats.

Carrick slams ‘unacceptable’ Man United performance against Como: ‘No excuses’ — 4:35 PM ET Michael Carrick was not best pleased with what he saw from his Manchester United players during their 4-1 defeat away against Como in the Champions League on Tuesday night, slamming an ‘unacceptable.…

Dolphins have 12 players on their first Week 7 injury report — 4:33 PM ET The Miami Dolphins are gearing up for an AFC East battle with the New York Jets on Sunday, and they have many players injured to start the week.

Warriors’ Steve Kerr makes prediction on his retirement alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green — 4:31 PM ET While Golden State Warriors veterans Stephen Curry and Draymond Green adjust amidst the final stages of their respective careers, head coach Steve Kerr is doing the same. Much like the future Hall of…

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers live updates, score, analysis — 4:31 PM ET Visit azcentral.com for live updates as the Phoenix Suns open the 2026-27 season at the Portland Trail Blazers.

China slips by the U.S. to earn gold in the women's team final at the world gymnastics championships — 4:31 PM ET ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — The U. women's gymnastics team’s long run of dominance at the world championships is over.

Texas Longhorns women's basketball earns Top 10 AP ranking in AP poll — 4:31 PM ET Texas women's basketball enters the 2026-2027 season with high expectations. AP's preseason poll ranks the Lady Longhorns No. 6 in the nation.

ESPN’s top NBA crew dismisses possibility of NBA shortening regular season — 4:30 PM ET As more and more NBA players sit out games due to load management, the league has been actively exploring ways to combat the issue, such as eliminating back-to-backs attached to nationally televised…

Lakers vs. Warriors: What to watch on opening night — 4:30 PM ET The Lakers open against the Warriors with questions about their starting lineup, second-unit chemistry without Collin Sexton and Walker Kessler’s immediate impact.

Golfweek October Classic: Illinois Wesleyan banks a win to take into the offseason — 4:30 PM ET Winning as an individual and winning as part of a team is not an apples-to-apples comparison.

Tory Blaylock shows signs of returning to pre-injury form — 4:30 PM ET Ben Arbuckle says Tory Blaylock is regaining his old form after battling back from an early-season injury.

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs. England live stream, TV channel, start time and lineups for ODI in Rawalpindi — 4:30 PM ET Here's how you can view the third ODI in the ongoing tri-series between Sri Lanka and England in Pakistan without missing a single delivery.

Celtic board under fresh pressure as Green Brigade boycott receives public backing — 4:30 PM ET Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has backed the Green Brigade’s decision to boycott Thursday night’s Europa League clash against Celta Vigo at Parkhead.11th October 2026; Fir Park, Scottish Prem...

Brandon Lowe could be Nats’ top target if they decide to make free agency splash — 4:30 PM ET The former Pirate could make the Washington Nationals offense even better

2026 NBA odds, picks, predictions, best bets, player props: Experts, model backing Heat, more on Oct. 21 — 5:57 PM ET SportsLine's experts and the SportsLine Projection Model have revealed NBA picks and best bets for Wednesday, October 21

Timberwolves vs. Heat NBA odds: Can Giannis Antetokounmpo outduel LaMelo Ball and be a winner in Miami debut? — 5:47 PM ET LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves open the season at Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat

NBA player props, odds, picks, lines: Stephen Curry part of best bets for Wednesday — 5:45 PM ET We'll highlight some of our favorite player props for Wednesday's NBA games with help from the SportsLine Projection Model

2026 World Series odds, prediction: Full preview for Brewers vs. Rays in Fall Classic — 5:44 PM ET The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays meet in the 2026 World Series. Here's everything bettors need to know

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Timberwolves vs. Heat, NHL action and more — 5:43 PM ET Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Who will be NFL's last undefeated team? Evaluating odds, schedules for 49ers, Vikings and Chiefs — 5:41 PM ET A Week 8 bye gives San Francisco a massive mathematical edge, while tricky road tests await Kansas City in Seattle and Minnesota down the stretch

Heat vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, Oct. 21 by proven model — 5:30 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its NBA picks for Minnesota vs. Miami on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as Giannis Antetokounmpo debuts for the Heat in the season opener for both sides

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets, free NBA League Pass for Timberwolves-Heat, Lakers-Warriors — 5:22 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for NBA betting on Wednesday

Warriors exploring trades for Kristaps Porziņģis, who is contemplating future amid health issues, per report — 5:14 PM ET The Warriors released a statement on Wednesday saying Porziņģis will not be around the team

Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WR in Week 7: Jaylen Waddle finally finds a soft matchup to exploit — 5:14 PM ET Plus, why Jaylen Waddle is worth trusting as a borderline starter against a Cardinals defense that ranks among the league leaders in touchdowns allowed to receivers

Dodgers 'fully expect' Shohei Ohtani to pitch in 2027, and they have three paths to take with two-way star — 5:06 PM ET The Dodgers say Ohtani will not need surgery after nursing two injuries in 2026, and they will have him return to double duty next year

UFC 333 -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev: Fight card, date, odds, location and more — 5:01 PM ET All the news, information, complete fight card and more for this weekend's festivities in Abu Dhabi

Former Cincinnati and West Virginia coach Bob Huggins living with a 'progressive cognitive condition' — 4:53 PM ET The family of the Hall of Fame college basketball coach said in a statement that the progressive cognitive condition is affecting his "daily life"

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Wednesday, Oct. 21 include Jalen Johnson — 4:29 PM ET SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Wednesday

Maryland football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Terrapins experts — 4:23 PM ET The InsideMDSports team just revealed their top Maryland coaching candidates after Mike Locksley was fired on Wednesday, Oct. 21

Sam LaPorta sounds off about contract situation with Lions: 'I break my f-----g back for the team' — 4:21 PM ET LaPorta is not a happy camper right now

College Football Playoff tiers: Miami and Georgia lead the way, but who else is elite? — 4:20 PM ET Sorting the nation's playoff hopefuls into tiers based on résumés, ceilings and remaining paths as we enter the season's second half

Giants plan to start JJ McCarthy vs. Texans in Week 7 — 4:18 PM ET McCarthy is set to make his first career start for Big Blue

Agent's Take: Chris Ballard's Colts tenure might look much different had he made this blockbuster trade — 3:51 PM ET Indianapolis was among Stafford's preferred destinations in 2021, but Ballard chose a different path and never solved the franchise's quarterback problem

HQ PM 10/21/2026 — 3:33 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Giannis makes Heat debut, NHL and CFB best bets

Big Ten midseason grades: UCLA aces first half, while Penn State has failed every test — 3:30 PM ET Individual grades on the midseason report card for all 18 teams in the Big Ten

Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager after 100-loss season, creating MLB's third vacancy — 3:27 PM ET The Angels, who have not been to the postseason since 2014, lost 100 games for the first time in franchise history in 2026

What's next for Mike Locksley after Maryland firing? Coaching veteran will have plenty of options — 3:25 PM ET With a lengthy list of connections and more than 30 years of college coaching experience, expect to see the 2018 Broyles Award winner back on a sideline sooner than later

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Heat-Timberwolves, Warriors-Lakers, NBA Wednesday — 3:14 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 Wednesday

Jonathan Taylor mock trades: How Giants, Bengals could target Colts star RB after Chris Ballard's firing — 3:11 PM ET The Colts need to replenish their draft assets, and dealing their three-time Pro Bowl running back could produce a significant return

Real Madrid dominate Leipzig for third straight win — 5:38 PM ET Real Madrid maintain their 100 per cent start in the Champions League as they comfortably beat Leipzig 4-1, with Bernardo Silva scoring his first goal for Madrid since moving from Manchester City in…

Isco the difference as Betis continue winning start against Feyenoord — 5:23 PM ET Real Betis secure their third win on the bounce in the Champions League as Isco converts a penalty in the 59th minute against Feyenoord.

Villa maintain perfect Champions League start with Viking victory — 5:19 PM ET Aston Villa win their third game from three in the Champions League by defeating Norwegian side Viking - the dominant display taking them up to second in the league phase.

Rice strikes to earn Arsenal draw at Bayern — 5:09 PM ET Declan Rice scores a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League while Bukayo Saka limps off with an early injury.

McTominay scores twice as Napoli beat Bodo/Glimt — 5:01 PM ET Scott McTominay scores his first goals since undergoing heart surgery as Napoli earn a thrilling 4-3 victory over Bodo/Glimt.

PSG come out on top in six-goal thriller against Barcelona — 5:01 PM ET Desire Doue, Lamine Yamal and Vitinha score superb individual goals as Champions League holders Paris St-Germain overcome Barcelona in a breathless encounter at Parc des Princes.

Foden nets hat-trick as Man City beat AEK Athens — 5:00 PM ET Phil Foden scores a sublime hat-trick as he produces a virtuoso display to help Manchester City return to winning ways in the Champions League group phase by easing past Greek side AEK Athens.

Mac Allister scores twice as Liverpool fight back to beat Villarreal — 5:00 PM ET Rio Ngumoha provides the spark as Liverpool come from two goals down to beat Villarreal at Anfield in the Champions League.

'What a goal, what a moment' - Rice snatches late equaliser against Bayern — 5:00 PM ET Declan Rice sends the travelling Arsenal support into raptures with his late equaliser in their heavyweight Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

Man Utd humbled by four-goal Como to pile pressure on Carrick — 4:59 PM ET Manchester United suffer a heavy defeat to a Como side playing just their third ever game of Champions League football, as Nico Paz stars for the hosts to pile the pressure on Michael Carrick.

Paz, Fabregas and Como teach Man Utd a lesson — 4:46 PM ET Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie D to the Champions League - now they have taught Manchester United a lesson in Europe.

Chelsea eye Brighton's Ayari - Thursday's gossip — 4:17 PM ET Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari is being targeted by Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Aston Villa's Johan Manzambi and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres could be on moved on.

Ex-England defender Bertrand eyes £87m AFC Wimbledon deal — 4:02 PM ET Ryan Bertrand is leading a consortium that has proposed an £87m minority investment into League One side AFC Wimbledon.

Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation — 3:59 PM ET Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.

Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation — 3:59 PM ET Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.

'Playing for their careers' - Australia reeling after extraordinary day — 3:46 PM ET Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.

Could Frawley earn Ireland fly-half starting spot? — 3:21 PM ET After an impressive start to life at Connacht, former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray feels Ciaran Frawley is a player to watch this autumn.

Declan Rice strikes late for Arsenal to deny Bayern Munich in blockbuster — 5:14 PM ET It is as if Harry Kane cannot get enough of tormenting Arsenal. The Bayern Munich striker has plenty of form from his Tottenham days. He remains the top scorer in north London derby history with 14 g…

Barkley and Buendía on target as Aston Villa maintain perfect start against Viking — 5:07 PM ET “We’ve conquered before, we’re prepared for more,” read the pre-match display held up by the Holte End. Even if few would really be ready for a full-on repeat of 1982, when Aston Villa conquered Euro…

Paris Saint-Germain sparkle on the pitch while the city of light burns around them | Barney Ronay — 5:00 PM ET PSG, pet project of the state of Qatar, expresses the dualism of the city, a place of deprivation where the centre is perfectPASSION!GOOOOAL! Continue reading...

Billie Eilish and Finneas Used Grammy-Winning Song of the Year to Inspire New Jewelry Collection — 6:01 PM ET The Billie Eilish & Finneas Collection, in partnership with John Hardy, is available online with prices ranging from $195 to $2,400.

CMA Presents ‘A Celebration of Dolly Parton’: Where to Watch the Star-Studded Tribute Live Online — 5:47 PM ET Reba McEntire, Kristen Bell, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood and Ella Langley are among the performers in the two-hour TV special airing live from Nashville.

Poison Ivy TV Series In Development at HBO With ‘The Penguin’ Showrunner — 5:41 PM ET Lauren LeFranc is producing the project, which is said to not fall within Matt Reeves' Batman universe.

Brad Pitt’s ‘Cliff Booth’ Reveals Action-Packed Scenes in New Tease Ahead of Netflix Launch — 5:32 PM ET Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan and Carla Gugino are also featured in the latest look at David Fincher's follow-up to 2019's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.'

‘Clayface’ Reviews Roundup: From “a Stroke of Brilliance” to “Messy DC Miss” — 4:41 PM ET Director James Watkins' DC horror film is getting largely positive reviews, though with a fair share of detractors.

‘La Bola Negra’ Was Personal for Breakout Star Guitarricadelafuente. He’s Still Unpacking Why — 4:14 PM ET The popular Spanish musician makes a beguiling acting debut in the buzzy Oscar contender, and he's already seeing its impact: "I saw a 16-year-old gay couple holding hands and hugging each other and…

Netflix Is Searching For Its Next Big Story. The Protagonist? Itself — 4:09 PM ET The streaming company has controlled its message for years, now it is hunting for what will pique Wall Street's interest.

Los Angeles Film and TV Shoot Days Keep Plunging As Local Officials Scramble for a Turnaround Plan — 3:55 PM ET Production levels in the city have dropped the last two quarters despite a record number of titles getting tax credits.

Why Tom Cullen and Joe Locke’s ‘Black Church Bay’ Feels Like a Film That “Hasn’t Been Made in the U.K. Before” — 3:49 PM ET Set in a sleepy fishing village on the Welsh coast, Rhys Marc Jones’ haunting feature debut is a psychological thriller about queer desire, moral ambiguity and the lengths people go to hide their tru…

Val Chmerkovskiy Returns to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ After One-Episode Suspension — 3:29 PM ET Chmerkovskiy was temporarily removed from the professional dancer cast after a controversial reference he made to Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap when criticizing Carrie Ann Inaba's judging. He wil…

‘Glee’ Reboot: Who’s Coming Back? Will Rachel Sing Olivia Rodrigo? How MAGA Is Sue? And More Fan Questions — 6:00 PM ET What have we missed on “Glee”? For six glorious, terrifying seasons from 2009 to 2015, we witnessed Ryan Murphy bring a fever dream to life. With each new episode, the musical dramedy series’ unique…

Alexander Skarsgård on His Wacky ‘Wicker’ Red Carpet Looks: From Clear Shoes and a Multicolored Skirt to a Gray Wig Inspired by Co-Star Olivia Colman — 5:56 PM ET Alexander Skarsgård knows how to make an entrance. The Swedish actor has been turning heads with many of his wacky red carpet looks while promoting his new fantasy romance “Wicker.” At the London pre…

‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 6 Premiere Hits 6.3 Million Viewers in Seven Days (EXCLUSIVE) — 5:30 PM ET The school year is off to a strong start: “Abbott Elementary” returned to ABC with the premiere of its sixth season on Oct. 7 and achieved its strongest viewership in a year. After seven days of view…

Meta’s Almost $10 Billion Legal Costs Take Huge Toll on Q3 Earnings, Wall Street Shrugs — 4:13 PM ET Meta’s $18 billion nationwide settlement with state attorneys general forced nearly $10 billion in additional costs for the company during its third quarter in 2026, missing Wall Street expectations…

‘ComicView: Rooftop Series’ Renewed for Season 2 at BET (EXCLUSIVE) — 3:30 PM ET Keep on laughing: BET’s “ComicView” reboot has been renewed for Season 2. BET has ordered 20 more episodes of the revived stand-up franchise, which premiered in June as “ComicView: Rooftop Series.” C…

Poison Ivy DC Series in the Works at HBO With ‘The Penguin’ Exec Lauren LeFranc — 3:24 PM ET Another Batman villain may be getting their own TV series. A Poison Ivy TV show is in the works at HBO with “The Penguin” showrunner Lauren LeFranc as a producer, Variety has confirmed. LeFranc’s “Th…

Anna Marsh on How Canal+ Group’s M&A Activity Helps ‘Challenge the Status Quo’ and Why ‘There’s Just No Room for Error’ in Fast-Moving Business — 3:17 PM ET After a busy year that’s seen the Canal+ Group complete a wave of acquisitions across two continents, Anna Marsh, the CEO of Studiocanal and the deputy CEO and chief content officer for Canal+, insis…

Brandi Carlile to Receive Humanitarian Honor at National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards — 3:10 PM ET Brandi Carlile will be the recipient of the Los Angeles Press Club’s annual Visionary Award for Humanitarian Work, to be given out at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala in Dec…

Kenan Thompson Says Shane Gillis ‘SNL’ Monologue Backlash ‘Overshadowed’ the Episode and ‘We Would Have to Have a Real Chat’ If He Hosts Again — 3:07 PM ET “Saturday Night Live” veteran Kenan Thompson weighed in on Shane Gillis’ controversial monologue, which sparked social media outrage due to a joke about women dressing like “whores” at the gym. “I kn…

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