⚡ News Roundup: 234 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 22)

SpaceX and Tesla have high election stakes as Elon Musk pours $366 million into campaigns — CNBC, 5:58 PM ET Musk’s biggest political bet is on the Senate, where control could shape future investigations, federal spending and regulations affecting SpaceX and Tesla.

Injury report ahead of our matchup against the Raptors — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET Injury report ahead of our matchup against the Raptors

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET Misiorowski, a 24-year-old right-hander in his first full major league season, is a starting pitcher like no other.

Man Utd chief keen on Howe - Friday's gossip — BBC Sport, 5:53 PM ET Manchester United linked with Antonio Conte, Unai Emery, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among others if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick.

Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix — The Guardian, 5:53 PM ET 41-year-old set on ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’Rwanda to host despite criticism of human rights recordLewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part i…

Nobody Knew This Game Existed, and Now It’s a Hot 2027 Title — Hollywood Reporter, 5:52 PM ET '1001 Threads of Mizan' hails from the Middle East-based media MBC Group, which is plotting a trans-media universe based on its take on 1001 Arabian Nights.

Trump signs executive order geared at lowering housing, mortgage costs — The Hill, 5:52 PM ET President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at lowering mortgage payments, as elevated borrowing costs have stifled the housing market. Trump’s order directs Federal Housing Finance A…

Bard College Hires Forensic Firm to Investigate a Damning Epstein Email — 5:42 PM ET The firm suggested the former Bard president’s email to Jeffrey Epstein about a young woman may have been fake. Congressional Democrats who publicized the message disagree.

What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline? — 5:31 PM ET A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.

Above Iran’s Capital, a Trump Impersonator Dances in a Jail Cell — 5:25 PM ET The Islamic republic has long used billboards in Tehran to mock its opponents and hammer home its messaging, but this piece of performance propaganda is perhaps the most eccentric yet.

The Real Trump Tower — 5:23 PM ET Trump’s grotesque rerun of the Gilded Age demands a rebuke.

Florida Police Officer Is Accused in Scheme to Seize a Dead Man’s House — 4:50 PM ET The Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrested the officer, Brian Sguros, alleging that he used the man’s identity after finding him dead at home during a welfare check.

Key Trump Health Adviser Resigns Ahead of Midterm Elections — 4:45 PM ET Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.

Trump Is Still Chasing His Yalta. Here’s What He Doesn’t Get. — 4:44 PM ET Mr. Trump has been searching for his Yalta in the war in Ukraine ever since he returned to the Oval Office.

A Cancer Revolution — 4:41 PM ET We look at how screening and groundbreaking treatments have radically reduced death rates.

New York City Council Set to Ban — 4:31 PM ET A passenger’s death in June became the impetus for the City Council to ban the practice, but the bill will likely face a court challenge before being implemented in 2028.

Monet Painting Sells for $56 Million in France — 4:25 PM ET The artwork, titled “Iris,” is among the painter’s later works, which wealthy collectors have coveted in recent years.

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski — 4:19 PM ET The details of the inquiry remain unclear, but it is one of the rare instances in which a Trump ally or appointee has been investigated for potential wrongdoing during the president’s second term.

Losing Ground in the Climate Fight — 4:14 PM ET From Brazil to the North Sea, economic interests have been edging out climate priorities this week.

Stocks See Steepest Decline in Months Amid A.I. Worries — 4:11 PM ET The S&P 500 index fell over 1.4 percent, its largest daily decline since July, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped nearly 2.5 percent, that index’s biggest one-day decline since June.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Calls on Ramaswamy to Remove Acton Attack Ad — 4:05 PM ET The ad featuring the estranged mother of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, has been widely criticized, though President Trump strongly defended it.

Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race — 4:00 PM ET Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would make history if he won. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.

Tom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 93 — 3:58 PM ET His rugged good looks, commanding presence and versatility led to key roles in “M*A*S*H” and “Steel Magnolias,” and he won an Emmy on “Picket Fences.”

Clavicular, the ‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer, Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charge — 3:55 PM ET The social media figure, whose real name is Braden Peters, appeared briefly for the arraignment in Orleans, Mass., on Cape Cod.

Unsealed O.J. Simpson Records Prompt a Request for a New Investigation — 3:51 PM ET Tanya Brown said she believed someone helped O.J. Simpson get rid of the murder weapon. One of Mr. Simpson’s former lawyers called for a special prosecutor.

James Talarico’s Texas House Record: Partisan Fights, Bipartisan Laws — 3:48 PM ET Throughout his four terms in the Texas House, James Talarico has tried to balance his two political identities.

Louise Lucas, Powerful Virginia Lawmaker, Indicted Over Marijuana Business — 3:30 PM ET L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat from Portsmouth, was the focus of F.B.I. searches earlier this year.

How a Legal Backlash Against Big Tech Is Forcing Big Changes — 3:29 PM ET A series of lawsuits has created a new de facto regulatory regime as courts order companies like Meta and Google to change their business practices — and pay up.

Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas — 3:18 PM ET The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham — 3:05 PM ET Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

In the Wake of Riots, the French Authorities Ban Some Protests — 3:02 PM ET President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”

SpaceX and Tesla have high election stakes as Elon Musk pours $366 million into campaigns — 5:58 PM ET Musk’s biggest political bet is on the Senate, where control could shape future investigations, federal spending and regulations affecting SpaceX and Tesla.

Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results — 5:52 PM ET Moderna released full data on its closely watched cancer vaccine developed with Merck.

Trump invokes Cold War era Defense Production Act for oil production, refining — 5:37 PM ET

Stocks making the biggest moves in after hours: Western Digital, Bloom Energy, Deckers Outdoor & more — 5:10 PM ET Here are some of the companies making headlines after the closing bell.

Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink slowdown, WSJ reports — 5:02 PM ET Elon Musk, a critic of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had ordered the slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.

Meta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds fuel to wealth tax debate ahead of election — 4:47 PM ET With less than two weeks before the midterm elections, Meta made clear that Mark Zuckerberg is staying in California if the wealth tax passes.

Disney’s multiplatform Super Bowl plan frustrates ABC affiliates — 4:44 PM ET Disney is airing the Super Bowl on ABC, ESPN, Disney+, ESPN2, ESPNU, and NFL Network, to the chagrin of local station affiliates.

OpenAI nears up to $30 billion funding round at $1.25 trillion valuation led by UAE investors — 4:41 PM ET OpenAI is close to finalizing a new funding round that is meant to be a bridge to its 2027 IPO, sources familiar with the matter tell CNBC.

Trump defends Ramaswamy ad with Acton's estranged mom after bipartisan criticism — 4:26 PM ET Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy should remove the ad featuring the mother of Democratic nominee Amy Acton.

Lawsuit accuses Trump of illegally profiting off foreign crypto deals — 4:15 PM ET "We're suing to stop the corruption and to force President Trump to return the profits to American taxpayers," attorney Matt Pelikan told CNBC.

CoreWeave’s market confidence erodes as bond yields spike and stock sinks — 4:12 PM ET CoreWeave shares are down 36% in October, and the spreads in its credit default swaps are widening.

A lesson from poker tells us not to fold on Meta after its earnings sell-off. Here’s why — 4:11 PM ET Meta's in-house AI lab is not getting enough credit on Wall Street.

These funds can juice your tax-free portfolio income. Just be sure to mind the risk — 3:53 PM ET A bout of volatility has hit the price of municipal bonds, but there are solid buying opportunities available — including one high-yielding corner.

Reported fraud losses among older Americans hit $3 billion in 2025 as big losses surge: FTC report — 3:39 PM ET Older Americans reported $2.1 billion in fraud losses of at least $100,000, accounting for 70% of the $3 billion lost overall, according to the FTC.

Elon Musk invests about $1 billion in Skydance — 3:34 PM ET David Ellison's father, billionaire and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has a history with Musk.

Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix — 5:53 PM ET 41-year-old set on ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’Rwanda to host despite criticism of human rights recordLewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part i…

Sharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide as oil prices jump — 5:50 PM ET Datacenter and chip costs fueled sharp decrease in AI sector although non-AI stocks still had a strong showingThe latest shudder for stocks in the AI industry pulled markets lower worldwide on Thursd…

Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval — 5:34 PM ET PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for BritainAndy Burnham has…

Woman charged over shooting of police officer in Nottingham — 5:31 PM ET Aisha Zaman, 27, charged with two firearms offences after incident in city centre on SundayA 27-year-old woman has been charged after a police officer was shot while attending an incident in Nottingh…

Burnham to reveal plans for AI unit to tackle wildfires after scorching summer — 5:30 PM ET PM will also announce funding for specialised protective gear and the deployment of military aircraftThe UK government is to create an AI Cobra unit to spot wildfires after this year’s record-breakin…

Raye wins 2026 Mercury prize for This Music May Contain Hope — 5:24 PM ET Singer who has had record-breaking Brit awards success adds to haul thanks to massively ambitious big-band albumRaye is the winner of the 2026 Mercury prize, for her second studio album, This Music M…

James Bond finalists to screen-test for role this week – reports — 5:16 PM ET Actors in the mix to play 007 in Denis Villeneuve’s installment include Callum Turner and Jack LowdenThe search for the next James Bond may finally be nearing its end: according to reports, a very se…

Trump defends Ramaswamy campaign ad condemned by Republicans, saying ‘Vivek should keep it up’ – live — 5:07 PM ET President claims criticism of ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother is a ‘concerted’ attack on Republican Ohio governor candidateSign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump attacks Ohio…

Tom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies aged 93 — 4:19 PM ET Actor also had roles in M*A*S*H, A River Runs Through It and Picket Fences in career spanning 60 yearsTom Skerritt, the actor known for roles in Alien and Top Gun, has died at the age of 93.His publi…

Teacher wounded in Oregon school shooting played dead after she was shot — 4:12 PM ET Becky Drury says she was hit by gunfire before she could intervene in attack that killed four, including three childrenA teacher wounded in last week’s shooting at a Bend, Oregon, elementary school s…

Trump attacks Ohio governor over call for Ramaswamy to drop ‘deeply troubling’ ad — 4:11 PM ET Republican Mike DeWine said ad featuring estranged mother of Democrat Amy Acton was ‘wrong’Donald Trump issued a swift rebuke against Mike DeWine, Ohio’s Republican governor, who on Thursday said gub…

UK to relax post-2008 rules that hold City bosses accountable for wrongdoing — 4:00 PM ET Regulators say removing ‘unnecessary burdens’ will save businesses about £2bn over 10 yearsThe UK is watering down rules introduced in the aftermath of the financial crisis that were designed to hold…

Woman shoved to the ground and arrested during Utah county datacenter hearing – video — 3:28 PM ET A police officer shoved a woman to the ground and arrested her after a protest against datacenters at a Utah county commission meeting. A statement from the Utah county sheriff's office said that the…

Counties interested in Anderson after Lancashire exit — 5:47 PM ET James Anderson will have options to extend his legendary playing career after being told he will not be given a new contract by Lancashire.

Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access — 5:42 PM ET Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

UK to draft in military aircraft to fight wildfires, Burnham says — 5:35 PM ET The prime minister is hosting the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.

Dream night for Bournemouth - win over Milan a sign of Premier League power — 5:30 PM ET Bournemouth's 3-0 win against AC Milan further illustrated the dominance of Premier League sides against their European counterparts.

Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns public — 5:29 PM ET The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.

Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show — 5:21 PM ET The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.

US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Top Gun, Steel Magnolias and Alien, dies aged 93 — 5:10 PM ET The moustachioed star of several 20th century hit films died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said.

Items recovered in search for missing fishing boat and crew — 4:54 PM ET Tam Murray, 40 and Murdo Morrison, 23 remain missing after their vessel disappeared off Lewis and the body of crewmate Douglas Craigie was found at sea.

New York bans horse-drawn carriages over safety and abuse concerns — 4:49 PM ET As the council voted to banish the carriages, views in Central Park were divided over the 160-year-old tradition.

See the Pokémon cards that made a retired decorator a millionaire — 4:13 PM ET A man from Surrey is now a millionaire after selling a collection of Pokémon cards at auction.

Woman charged after police officer injured in shooting — 3:52 PM ET The officer was injured after approaching two people at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre.

'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother — 3:27 PM ET Her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy is airing the ad featuring her mother, whose husband was charged with sexual abuse in her childhood.

Paris extends curfew as Marseille and Lyon ban protests after riots — 3:25 PM ET Protests will only be allowed in some towns and cities if organised by unions, and top museums will be closed on Saturday.

Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China’s Tibet, Xinhua reports — 5:23 PM ET The powerful earthquake has killed 16 people and wounded 32 so far, local medics reported.

Trump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit — 5:20 PM ET Judge says Trump must sit for questioning from a BBC lawyer by December 11 or face possible dismissal of lawsuit.

Can Pakistan save the last two of its four captive African elephants? — 5:19 PM ET Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.

Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Bayern’s Harry Kane end England’s 25 years of hurt? — 5:03 PM ET Bayern Munich striker Kane faces tough competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, who are also in the ‌‌running.

Why measles outbreak in Pennsylvania poses risks beyond US borders — 5:02 PM ET The United States is facing its largest outbreak of measles since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000.

IEA chief warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon — 4:51 PM ET Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, warns that energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon.

Thousands gather at final student-led rally ahead of Serbia election — 4:21 PM ET The student movement aims to end Vucic's 14 years of rule at Sunday's vote, as he holds a rival rally across town.

Why has the Libya-Turkiye maritime deal stirred controversy? — 4:13 PM ET Some countries in the region say it infringes on their rights.

Epstein, Iran and ‘drain the swamp’: Have Republicans shifted before vote? — 4:05 PM ET Some of the core issues that drove Trump's US supporters and the MAGA movement are no longer Republican talking points.

How the Turkiye-Libya deal is reshaping the Mediterranean — 3:35 PM ET How the Turkiye-Libya deal is reshaping the Mediterranean

White evangelical support for Trump slips but still strong as midterms near — 3:31 PM ET Poll finds white evangelicals still outpace other demographic groups in supporting Trump, as he rallies right-wing base.

WHO warns ‘more complex’ Ebola outbreak now present in 3 African countries — 3:31 PM ET Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient, confirmed this week, was infected.

Canva’s first AI image model plans designs before generating them — 5:51 PM ET Canva is diving even deeper into AI with the launch of an image generation model that competes directly with those from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. The model, called Canva Craft, uses a two-stage…

PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes — 5:30 PM ET Demand for new PCs took a hit after months of price hikes, with Counterpoint Research reporting global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026. That's in line with earlier reports from…

Fall 2026 earnings watch — 5:15 PM ET Every company is suddenly an AI company. Compute is an asset. Cars are flying. We’ve been promised robots — again. It’s time again to dig through earnings reports, listen to investor calls, and call…

Meta’s AI could still scrape news sites, legal experts say — 4:32 PM ET Meta has tweaked its business terms to remove language suggesting that it could freely train its AI models on news sites, like The Verge - but legal experts say these changes aren't enough to address…

Meta turns Muse sharing back on — 4:24 PM ET Meta has re-enabled Muse sharing after security researchers had reported that public conversation links could be easy to find. The researchers said they had been able to find Muse pages like a market…

The FCC is beginning to block gadgets with ‘foreign surveillance chips’ — 4:23 PM ET On October 13th, Brendan Carr's FCC gave itself a new power - it can block gadgets for containing any computer chip made by any company on its list of potential threats to national security. Today, i…

Sure, let’s smoosh SpaceX and Tesla together, who cares — 3:45 PM ET Oh sure, SpaceX's credit risk is pretty high because it's about to borrow another $40 billion to spend on Nvidia chips, but who cares about that? SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to di…

Teenage Engineering launched an instrument amp with a ton of built-in effects — 3:44 PM ET Teenage Engineering is branching out into instrument amps with the previously leaked EP-35, a multi-input, multi-instrument, battery-powered amp with built-in effects. The back of the unit has a line…

Republican politicians have embraced anti-Indian racism — and it’s costing them votes — 3:15 PM ET Two years ago, University of Houston student Vasant Bhatt was doing everything he could to help Republicans regain power. He knocked doors for Sen. Ted Cruz's reelection campaign and helped organize…

Google tells Android users to update as parts of Canada adopt permanent daylight saving time — 3:13 PM ET As the US gets closer to permanently adopting daylight saving time following the House advancing the Sunshine Protection Act in July, there could be some unforeseen consequences to getting an extra h…

Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4 — 4:17 PM ET Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.

Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing — 3:59 PM ET We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.

Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest — 3:34 PM ET Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.

"Disillusioned" MAHA leader quits as Trump admin's food agenda spoils: Report — 3:04 PM ET The departure comes amid turmoil in Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again movement.

Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5. — 3:01 PM ET 460 kW charging and 450 miles of range are among the reasons the EV is the one to get.

Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions — 5:05 PM ET Third Dimension's technology uses AI to match the physical world, which when combined with Rivian's reams of data could turn into a valuable simulator.

Arc browser sunsets December 22 as The Browser Company doubles down on Dia — 4:01 PM ET Arc was fiercely beloved by a dedicated group of enthusiasts, but it never quite became the mass-market Chrome alternative its makers once envisioned.

The secret to fast startup growth isn’t early sales, top names in tech say — 4:00 PM ET At this year’s Disrupt, Lovable GTM lead Luke Arno, Polsia's Ben Broca, and Theory Ventures’ Tomasz Tunguz gave founders some tips on how to achieve true sales success in the first 90 days.

1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password — 3:07 PM ET The new feature allows agents to log into a customer's personal accounts while still protecting the private credentials that secure those accounts.

Trump’s Gamble to End the Iran War — 5:41 PM ET The president is considering another escalation in the Middle East.

When Rivers Run Low in the American West — 3:32 PM ET Water is the one resource that the region will never stop fighting over.

The Myth of Safe AI — 3:12 PM ET Silicon Valley promises to make AI benevolent. That may be technically impossible.

WATCH: Trump defends Ramaswamy's attack ad against Acton amid bipartisan criticism — 5:31 PM ET President Donald Trump said Thursday that Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, should keep running a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy A…

Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall in debate blames Ukraine war, not Iran war, for high diesel prices — 4:03 PM ET The answer, delivered during a debate with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton, aligned Marshall with President Donald Trump's freshly antagonistic posture toward Ukraine, which has spent more than f…

Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died — 4:12 PM ET Skerritt was Captain Dallas in Alien, Viper in Top Gun, and a small town sheriff in the TV series Picket Fences.

Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters — 3:16 PM ET The judge found the department's field operations to identify noncitizens who voted likely violated the Voting Rights Act, which bars voter intimidation.

Trump signs executive order geared at lowering housing, mortgage costs — 5:52 PM ET President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at lowering mortgage payments, as elevated borrowing costs have stifled the housing market. Trump’s order directs Federal Housing Finance A…

CDC pushes Ebola requirements for international passengers traveling to US — 5:47 PM ET The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require foreign travelers heading to the U.S. to certify that they have not traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the last th…

Prominent Texas lawyer who donated over 600K to pro-Paxton PAC endorses Talarico — 5:46 PM ET One of Texas’ most prominent personal injury lawyers has endorsed state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the Lone Star State’s widely watched Senate race. Thomas J. Henry, a fixture of Texas TV ads and bil…

Mortgage rates decline for first time in 2 months — 5:38 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Mortgage rates decline for first time in 2 months The average 30-year fixed mortgage r…

Trump offers comments on whether he called Musk to restore Starlink to Ukraine — 5:27 PM ET President Trump wouldn’t say Thursday whether he was the one who called SpaceX founder Elon Musk to restore Starlink for Ukraine. “Well, I don’t want to say but I know it was a very interesting situa…

Collins calls for ad calling Jackson a 'creep' to be pulled — 5:15 PM ET Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said a new radio ad calling her opponent, Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson, a “creep” should be taken down. The ad, airing on Maine radio, features a country song w…

Trump admin points finger at Musk in Starlink confusion — 5:09 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Rubio, Hegseth point finger at Musk in Starlink slowdown Top Trump administration officials are starting to point fingers squarely at Elon Musk for the de…

Moskowitz says constituent arrested after making threat on his life — 5:08 PM ET Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) said Thursday afternoon a man in Florida’s 23rd District, which Moskowitz represents, was arrested after making death threats against the lawmaker. “A constituent of min…

Live updates: Trump heads to Iowa campaign rally; DOJ indicts top Virginia Democrat — 5:04 PM ET President Trump is en route to Sioux City, Iowa, to rally Republican candidates as Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) is locked in a neck-and-neck race for an open Senate seat, and Democrats have a tighter…

Pentagon locks in 10-year F-35 jet deal — 4:59 PM ET Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon have penned an initial deal to produce at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets over ‌the next 10 years, the Defense Department announced Thursday. As part of the…

Tillis says Miller, Hegseth, RFK Jr. should be fired — 4:59 PM ET Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) again called for the firing of top Trump administration officials as the retiring Republican continues to clash with his own party. Appearing on sports commentator Stephen A…

Jennings on Vance comments about Ramaswamy ad: 'He could have just ignored it' — 4:56 PM ET Conservative commentator Scott Jennings said Wednesday that Vice President Vance “could have” avoided talking about an ad for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) featuring his Democratic…

Hegseth bars US forces from using undisclosed information to bet on Polymarket, Kalshi — 4:49 PM ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth barred all Pentagon staff from using undisclosed information to place wagers on forthcoming U.S. military action using betting platforms and prediction markets like Kal…

Trump’s diesel deal derailed Ukraine-Russia peace progress, says Czech president — 4:46 PM ET Czech President Petr Pavel on Tuesday said President Trump's diesel deal with Russia derailed peace talks between the Kremlin and Ukraine, saying both sides were "so close" to a ceasefire. "It will b…

Trump World ups attacks on Politico despite correction on Wiles story — 4:12 PM ET Trump administration officials and allies reupped criticism of Politico this week after the news outlet issued a correction on a story about White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Politico updated t…

Injury report ahead of our matchup against the Raptors — 5:57 PM ET Injury report ahead of our matchup against the Raptors

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat — 5:57 PM ET Misiorowski, a 24-year-old right-hander in his first full major league season, is a starting pitcher like no other.

Could Browns QB Shedeur Sanders be traded after hiring an agent? — 5:55 PM ET Could the Browns look to move Shedeur Sanders?

Vikings land high profile prospect in new 2027 NFL Mock Draft — 5:55 PM ET In a rare move, Arch Manning lands with the Minnesota Vikings in a mock draft.

Declan Rice backs Harry Kane in Ballon d’Or battle as Thierry Henry delivers verdict on England star — 5:54 PM ET Arsenal's Declan Rice has publicly backed Bayern Munich's Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, while Thierry Henry has delivered his verdict on the England captain's current caliber

Man Utd chief keen on Howe - Friday's gossip — 5:53 PM ET Manchester United linked with Antonio Conte, Unai Emery, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among others if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick.

Mike Locksley details his Maryland exit, future plans in ESPN interview — 5:53 PM ET Mike Locksley isn’t finished coaching football. But after eight-plus seasons leading Maryland, he’s no longer interested in rebuilding another program. A day after Maryland announced it had mutually…

College football preview: Cal mum on QB controversy before SMU game, Stanford hosts NC State — 5:52 PM ET Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi wouldn't name his starting QB earlier this week before the Bears' trip to SMU, while Stanford hosts NC State and SJSU heads to Reno to play Nevada.

theScore Bet Promo Code YAHOOBONUS: $1,000 Bet Reset for Thursday Night Football and NBA Action — 5:52 PM ET Thursday Night Football gives us a matchup between the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears, and there is plenty of NBA action to go with it, such as the Cavaliers visiting the 76ers and the Nugget…

Humphries withdraws from European Championship — 5:51 PM ET World number two Luke Humphries pulls out of the European Championship in Germany because of gastroenteritis, with Luke Woodhouse throwing a nine-darter in the opening match of the tournament.

Big 22 Finalist: Hough’s Davion Jones — 5:51 PM ET And our next finalist plays for the top team in the state: Hough’s Davion Jones.

Bay Area high school football games of the week: SRV's near-perfect QB faces De La Salle — 5:51 PM ET San Ramon Valley-Danville senior Cole Dawes, who has thrown 21 TDs and zero picks, will lead the Wolves against De La Salle-Concord in a meeting of state-ranked unbeatens.

St. Louis goalkeeper Bürki alert after head injury in US Open Cup final — 5:50 PM ET Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki was alert and in good spirits on Thursday after being stretchered off from the U. Open Cup final the night before, the team said.

‘The Saudis are clearly pulling back’: Bob Arum reacts to Zuffa Boxing’s current position in the sport — 5:50 PM ET The longtime promoter shares his insight into numerous topics in today’s boxing world.

How to watch James Madison vs. Appalachian State: College Football, live stream, TV channel — 5:50 PM ET Sun Belt Conference leader James Madison is the only 7-0 side in NCAA football heading into Thursday’s clash with Appalachian State. How to watch James Madison vs. Appalachian State Undefeated James…

Antonelli to 'just have fun' as he aims for title — 5:49 PM ET Kimi Antonelli says he intends to "just have fun" at the United States Grand Prix as he stands on the brink of the Formula 1 World Championship.

Counties interested in Anderson after Lancs exit — 5:47 PM ET James Anderson will have options to extend his legendary playing career after being told he will not be given a new contract by Lancashire.

Nick Sirianni again says little about Jalen Hurts — 5:46 PM ET The Eagles continue to make coach Nick Sirianni available for regular press conferences.

Jonathan Taylor upgraded to full practice — 5:45 PM ET Colts RB Jonathan Taylor on track to play this week after a full practice

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Reveals Change Ahead of Week 7 Return — 5:45 PM ET All indications are that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to return in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers after dislocating his thumb. Mayfield admitted that he plans to…

Minnesota Golden Gophers: Homecoming Weekend Athletic Preview — 5:44 PM ET All of the Gopher action happening home and away this weekend and how to catch it all!

Tom Brady Sends a Message After Patrick Mahomes Matches His Historic Pace — 5:44 PM ET Patrick Mahomes reached 100 regular-season wins in 131 career starts, matching the NFL record for the fewest starts needed to reach the milestone. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback reached the mark…

Stephen Vogt to remain manager of Guardians — 5:44 PM ET Vogt makes it official, Mariners manager search continues

How Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is planning to contain Nikola Jokic in Nuggets clash — 5:44 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY — From defending San Antonio Spurs Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama on Opening Night to Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Har…

Where to watch Bears vs. Patriots: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for NFL 'Thursday Night Football' — 5:44 PM ET A pair of 4-2 teams face off Thursday night as New England visits Chicago. Here's when and where to tune in.

Mike Tomlin Reveals the ‘Angry Little Brother’ Trait Driving Steelers Star T.J. Watt — 5:43 PM ET Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin discussed T.J. Watt’s competitive mindset and compared it with his own experience growing up as a younger brother. Tomlin also referenced Watt’s rela…

Trump says NBA star LeBron James 'disrespected' US anthem — 5:43 PM ET The basketball star recently appeared to be practising a golf swing and basketball shots while the national anthem was performed.

FPL Gameweek 8 Guide: Best Tips, Fixtures, Captain Picks and Scout Picks — 5:43 PM ET Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 8 presents another opportunity for managers to climb the overall rankings, gain ground in their mini-leagues, and make the most of favorable fixtures. With the n…

USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 girls volleyball rankings, late October — 5:42 PM ET These 25 girls high school volleyball teams top the nation in the latest USA TODAY/AVCA poll.

Knicks’ Andre Drummond Gets Real On Skipping Ceremony vs Sixers — 5:42 PM ET The New York Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers for their first game of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Before the action, the Knicks got a chance to reintroduce their championship-winning squad from las…

Thunder player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season — 5:42 PM ET With the 2026-27 NBA season underway, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping for another trip to the NBA Finals after a heartbreaking Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs last year.…

Ja'Marr Chase on what's working, what isn't in Bengals passing game — 5:42 PM ET Ja'Marr Chase, with 27 catches for 289 yards through five games, is yet to provide the explosiveness to the Bengals' offense many are used to.

Ja'Marr Chase on what's working, what isn't in Bengals passing game — 5:42 PM ET Ja'Marr Chase, with 27 catches for 289 yards through five games, is yet to provide the explosiveness to the Bengals' offense many are used to.

ESPN analyst says Bengals' DB is NFL's most underrated player — 5:42 PM ET ESPN NFL analyst Field Yates explained why Cincinnati Bengals defensive back DJ Turner would be his pick for the league's most underrated player.

ESPN analyst says Bengals' DB is NFL's most underrated player — 5:42 PM ET ESPN NFL analyst Field Yates explained why Cincinnati Bengals defensive back DJ Turner would be his pick for the league's most underrated player.

Jerry Jones Gets Blunt on Potential Cowboys Trades as Deadline Approaches — 5:42 PM ET The Dallas Cowboys are 2-4 after six games, with losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. With the November 10 NFL trade deadline approaching, Jerry Jones has left the door open for…

District 10 announces the girls volleyball playoff brackets — 5:42 PM ET The District 10 girls volleyball playoffs start next week.

Drake Maye Gets ‘Deadly’ Label From Ben Johnson Ahead of Bears-Patriots Clash — 5:41 PM ET The Chicago Bears face a challenge from the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, with head coach Ben Johnson pointing to the opposing quarterback’s ability to make plays through the air a…

NFL Week 7 Storylines: Which Preseason Contenders Can Be Counted Out? — 5:41 PM ET Is it too early to count out potential Super Bowl trips for the Rams, Seahawks and Texans already given their slow starts to 2026?

Chicago Bears to pay tribute to Mike Ditka at Soldier Field game against New England Patriots — 5:41 PM ET The Chicago Bears are back in the national spotlight Thursday, hosting the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football! Fans attending the game are paying some of the highest ticket prices seen i…

Eagles sign former Alabama star to contract — 5:41 PM ET The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Alabama standout and New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal to their practice squad as they look to snap a four-game losing streak ahead of their Week…

Klint Kubiak knows his Raiders must course correct in the red zone — 5:41 PM ET Coaching, player execution lacking from both Klint Kubiak’s and Rob Leonard’s side of the ball

Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey shares honest message about ‘slander’ Lamar Jackson receives — 5:41 PM ET The Baltimore Ravens have been without Lamar Jackson for the past two games as he nurses an ankle injury. The good news is that he was able to practice this week , and the hope is that he’s able to r…

2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship tee times, how to watch second round Friday — 5:40 PM ET See tee times and groupings, as well as TV and streaming information for Friday's second round of the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

Browns Get Blunt Warning on Trading $52 Million Pass-Catcher — 5:40 PM ET The Cleveland Browns have been warned that moving the veteran pass-catcher could have unintended consequences. The post Browns Get Blunt Warning on Trading $52 Million Pass-Catcher appeared first on…

NFL best bets, predictions: Who will be last winless team? Evaluating odds, schedules for Dolphins, Chargers — 5:37 PM ET A Week 7 bye ensures the Chargers won't lose this weekend, but how long will their streak of futility last?

James Madison vs. Appalachian State CFB picks: Upset loss Thursday would derail Dukes' playoff hopes — 5:30 PM ET Is James Madison on upset alert Thursday in Sun Belt play at Appalachian State?

James Madison-Appalachian St. betting: Odds, Week 8 preview, picks, start time for Thursday college football — 5:30 PM ET A Sun Belt matchup is set for Thursday as James Madison looks to stay unbeaten when it visits Appalachian State, and here's what bettors need to know about the game

East Carolina vs. Memphis odds, prediction, time: Week 8 college football Thursday picks by proven model — 5:25 PM ET SportsLine's model has locked in its best bets for Thursday's college football matchup between East Carolina and Memphis

Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 bonus bets by targeting Patriots vs. Bears, Thursday Night Football — 5:22 PM ET Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Thursday to get your bonus bets

Liberty vs. Kennesaw State prediction, odds, time: Week 8 college football Thursday picks from advanced model — 5:17 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Thursday's college football matchup of the Liberty Flames vs. Kennesaw State Owls

James Madison vs. Appalachian State prediction, odds: Week 8 college football Thursday picks from proven model — 5:11 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Thursday's Sun Belt matchup of the James Madison Dukes vs. App State Mountaineers

2026 World Series odds, prediction: Full Fall Classic preview for Brewers vs. Rays starting Friday, Oct. 23 — 5:06 PM ET The Milwaukee Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series. Here's everything bettors need to know

Fantasy football Week 7 PPR Cheat Sheet: Dave Richard breaks down Caleb Williams outlook, start/sit decisions — 5:03 PM ET With four teams on bye and injuries piling up, navigate tricky lineup calls with confidence scores on a 1-10 scale for every relevant player across the league

Champions League Power Rankings: How low can struggling Manchester United go? — 5:02 PM ET Here's how teams rank after Matchday 3 of UCL

UFC 333 -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev: Fight card, date, odds, location and more — 5:00 PM ET All the news, information, complete fight card and more for this weekend's festivities in Abu Dhabi

Nick Martinez gets World Series Game 1 start for Rays: Why Tampa Bay went with unexpected starter — 4:58 PM ET Martinez will face off against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski on Friday in Milwaukee

Fantasy football rankings Week 7: Dave Richard's tough start/sit calls put Patrick Mahomes on thin ice — 4:58 PM ET Patrick Mahomes faces a tough test against Seattle, while Braelon Allen and Woody Marks offer upside in Dave Richard's Week 7 rankings

Rays vs. Brewers prediction, odds, time: 2026 World Series Game 1 picks by proven model for Friday, Oct. 23 — 4:51 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated Friday's Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers World Series Game 1 matchup 10,000 times

NBA refs confirm LaMelo Ball's ridiculous double stepback was indeed a travel: 'He takes four steps' — 4:33 PM ET The league made it clear that Ball's rather unique footwork was not a legal move

Nuggets vs. Thunder odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, Oct. 22 by advanced model — 4:18 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder best bets on Thursday

Houston vs. Utah prediction, pick, odds, spread: Cougars, Utes meet with CFP and Big 12 title implications — 4:15 PM ET Big 12 playoff positioning is on the line in Salt Lake City as Conner Weigman leads a surging Cougars squad against the Utes' creative two-quarterback offense

76ers vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, October 22 from advanced model — 4:09 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers best bets for Thursday as LeBron James makes his Sixers home debut

UCLA vs. Michigan State prediction, pick, odds, spread: Bruins look to continue surprising unbeaten start — 4:05 PM ET No. 9 UCLA has been one of college football's biggest surprises this year so far, but can the Bruins continue their run in the top 10 against the Spartans?

Alabama vs. Texas A&M prediction, pick, odds, spread: Crimson Tide look to snap two-game skid — 4:05 PM ET Alabama has not lost three straight games since Nick Saban's debut season in 2007

DeForest Buckner landing spots: Where Colts Pro Bowl DT could go in wake of Chris Ballard's firing — 4:02 PM ET 'I'm sick and tired of the same song and dance every year,' Buckner told reporters postgame on Sunday.

USC vs. Wisconsin prediction, pick, odds, spread: Trojans, Badgers look to keep Big Ten hopes alive — 4:01 PM ET No. 16 USC, which has rebounded from the Oregon loss with back-to-back wins, seeks to improve its road record to 3-0 on Saturday night in Wisconsin

LSU vs. Auburn prediction, pick, odds, spread: Can Tigers pull off another stunner over Lane Kiffin's squad? — 4:00 PM ET Can Auburn pull off consecutive top-25 upsets?

Ole Miss vs. Texas prediction, pick, odds, spread: Arch Manning, Longhorns fight to save their season — 3:59 PM ET Texas is looking to end a two-game skid and get its College Football Playoff hopes back on track against an Ole Miss team coming off its best performance of the year so far

Michigan vs. Indiana prediction, picks, odds, spread: Tommy Carr era begins against Hoosiers — 3:58 PM ET No. 6 Indiana looks to rebound from a loss to Ohio State, while Michigan begins again at quarterback

After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gardner advised by coach to 'be better' — 3:58 PM ET Heat coach Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit,' but would prefer it not be directed toward the opponent's best player

'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Bears vs. Patriots picks from top expert on 19-9 run — 3:55 PM ET David Bearman reveals his picks for New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears in the 2026 Week 7 'Thursday Night Football' matchup

Bears vs. Patriots prediction: Chicago aims to stop Drake Maye's hot streak on 'TNF' — 3:51 PM ET Here's how to watch, what to know, and an expert prediction before the Pats and Bears face off in Chicago

Patriots vs. Bears prediction, odds, time: 'Thursday Night Football' picks from proven model — 3:48 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed its New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears picks for 'Thursday Night Football'

HQ PM Newsletter 10/22/2026 — 3:35 PM ET What to watch Thursday: Bears host Patriots to kick of NFL Week 7, NBA + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Patriots at Bears, Cavaliers at 76ers, Nuggets at Thunder, more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps — 3:16 PM ET Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps in October 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones says Dallas could be 'active' at trade deadline: Here's who it should target — 3:14 PM ET Jones still believes his 2-4 squad could turn things around in a wide-open NFC East in 2026

Jacob Misiorowski gets World Series Game 1 start for Brewers as he looks to reclaim his ace stuff — 3:11 PM ET Misiorowski has pitched twice during the 2026 playoffs and failed to complete five innings in either start

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus, free NBA League Pass for Bears-Patriots, Thursday Night Football — 3:05 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for Bears vs. Patriots on Thursday Night Football

UFC 333 predictions, odds, best bets: Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan among picks to consider — 3:03 PM ET The action heats up on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi and there's plenty of ways to get in on it

Man Utd chief keen on Howe - Friday's gossip — 5:53 PM ET Manchester United linked with Antonio Conte, Unai Emery, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among others if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick.

Humphries withdraws from European Championship — 5:51 PM ET World number two Luke Humphries pulls out of the European Championship in Germany because of gastroenteritis, with Luke Woodhouse throwing a nine-darter in the opening match of the tournament.

Counties interested in Anderson after Lancashire exit — 5:47 PM ET James Anderson will have options to extend his legendary playing career after being told he will not be given a new contract by Lancashire.

Dream night for Bournemouth - win over Milan a sign of Premier League power — 5:30 PM ET Bournemouth's 3-0 win against AC Milan further illustrated the dominance of Premier League sides against their European counterparts.

England boss McDermott calls for Super League to accept NRL investment — 5:22 PM ET England head coach Brian McDermott calls for Super League to accept investment from Australia's NRL in order to improve the English game.

GB's Fraser wins all-around bronze at Worlds — 4:57 PM ET Great Britain's Joe Fraser wins bronze in the all-around final at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam.

Antonelli to 'just have fun' as he aims for title — 4:55 PM ET Kimi Antonelli says he intends to "just have fun" at the United States Grand Prix as he stands on the brink of the Formula 1 World Championship.

GB's Fraser wins world bronze in all-around final — 4:28 PM ET Watch Great Britain's Joe Fraser earn a bronze medal at the World Gymnastics Championships after a tense finish to the men's all-around final

From safaris to Springboks - King ready for history in South Africa — 3:07 PM ET In the middle of safaris, birthday celebrations and games of the Traitors, Ireland captain Erin King knows they are in South Africa to do a job.

Nobody Knew This Game Existed, and Now It’s a Hot 2027 Title — 5:52 PM ET '1001 Threads of Mizan' hails from the Middle East-based media MBC Group, which is plotting a trans-media universe based on its take on 1001 Arabian Nights.

NBC Extends ‘Line of Fire’ With Full-Season Pickup — 5:00 PM ET The network has ordered five more episodes of the first-year drama to bring its total to 18.

You Only Audition Twice: Watch Henry Cavill, James Brolin, Sam Neill and Others Screen-Test for James Bond — 4:57 PM ET As a new generation of would-be 007s reportedly lines up at Pinewood, take a look at the famous faces who tested for the tux — but didn't get to keep it.

‘MobLand’ EP Teases What Season 3 Holds for Tom Hardy as ‘Laird’ Star Peter Sarsgaard Shares How He Feels About Playing a “Malevolent U.S. Billionaire” — 4:44 PM ET Star and content power were in focus at the Paramount U.K. upfront event in central London.

With ‘Phony,’ Nick Paley Poses a Horrifying Question — But Makes It Funny — 4:11 PM ET A son (and the Hulu mystery-comedy's audience) navigate a tonal tightrope as he comes to believe his mother has been replaced by an impostor; the creator promises to reveal the answer before a potent…

‘Samurai Spirits’ Video Game Movie in the Works From ‘Altered Carbon’ Creator (Exclusive) — 4:08 PM ET Erik Feig's The Arena is behind the adaptation, and already has movies based on titles such as 'Fatal Fury' and 'Art of Fighting' in development.

Former Eminem Staffer Pleads Guilty to Leaking Rapper’s Music — 4:04 PM ET The employee, who sold at least 10 of the rapper's unreleased songs for $50,000, will be sentenced early next year and faces a maximum of five years in prison.

Where to Watch ‘Yaga’ Streaming Online for Free — 4:00 PM ET Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams stars alongside Noah Reid, Clark Backo and Carrie-Anne Moss in the new supernatural horror series.

‘Dutton Ranch’s’ Kelly Reilly, Kenneth Branagh And, Via Video, Samuel L. Jackson Bring Star Power to Paramount U.K. Upfront — 3:48 PM ET A season two update from Reilly, Peter Sarsgaard, 'MobLand' exec producer David Glasser, international ad sales president Lee Sears and, by video, David Beckham were among the big names and news at t…

John Mayer Launches New Record Label Sob Rock Records — 3:30 PM ET Mayer is working with UMG's Mercury Records on his new label venture, saying the label "has already proven to be a great partnership."

Raye Wins Mercury Prize for Album of the Year — 5:40 PM ET Singer-songwriter and Variety Hitmakers 2024 honoree Raye has won the 2026 Mercury prize for her epic second studio album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” beating out Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and o…

John Mayer Sets Up His Own Label, Sob Rock Records, in Partnership With Mercury to Release First New Solo Music in Five Years — 5:21 PM ET John Mayer has had his hands full with what felt like a hundred projects over the past few years — with putting out new music not among them. It takes a stretch of the memory to even recall that he a…

‘Wildwood’ Director Travis Knight on AI: ‘An Amazing Piece of Technology’ But ‘I’m Not Embracing It at All’ — 5:21 PM ET “Wildwood” director Travis Knight is weighing in on Hollywood’s use of AI. “I’m not embracing it at all,” Knight told me Wednesday night at AFI Fest’s opening night U.S. premiere of “Wildwood.” “I se…

Laika’s First PG-13 Film, Brad Bird’s Neo-Noir and an Alzheimer’s Memoir: Animation’s Revolution Isn’t for Kids — 5:11 PM ET The MPA gave “Wildwood” a PG-13 for “strong fantasy violence/bloody images, thematic material, suicide-related material, brief partial nudity and language,” which is a mouthful for any movie and an e…

Chaka Khan to Be Honored at Soul Train Awards (TV News Roundup) — 5:05 PM ET Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards, celebrating the singer-songwriter’s influence on R&B. Across her career, which spans more than five decades, Khan helped…

‘Line of Fire’ Gets Full 18-Episode Season Order at NBC — 5:00 PM ET “Line of Fire” has been given a full 18-episode season order at NBC. The freshman action thriller series is one of the fall season’s breakout hits, with NBC’s best delayed-viewing lift in more than t…

The ‘Terrifier’ Trilogy Is Returning to Theaters for a Halloween Run — 4:46 PM ET Art the Clown is back for another round of big-screen terror. The “Terrifier” trilogy is headed back to theaters, just in time for spooky season. 2016’s “Terrifier,” 2022’s “Terrifier 2″ and 2024’s “…

Jenna Ortega Does Not Read Reviews, Watch Her Own Movies or Check the Box Office — and Plans to ‘Be Off TV for a While’ After ‘Wednesday’ Ends — 4:35 PM ET Jenna Ortega opened up to Vogue magazine as part of a new cover story about her nonexistent relationship to how the public receives her movies. In other words, the “Wednesday” star does not watch her…

Music Industry Moves: Liz Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Marketing — 4:35 PM ET Veteran communications exec Liz Morentin has launched Greenvalley Media & Marketing, focusing on entertainment, media and technology companies and their leaders. Morentin most recently served as SVP…

Ellen Burstyn on Going for the EGOT With Her Favorite Poems and Being Over ‘The Exorcist’: ‘It’s Enough Already’ — 4:30 PM ET I asked Ellen Burstyn where a Grammy would go, if she ever won one. She stands up to show me. “I wonder if I took my iPad off the stand and walked you into my office, where they all are,” she says, i…

The Celebrity Traitors: episode seven – live — 4:07 PM ET Who got bored to death in the castle – and who is left with extreme yawning paranoia? Follow all the action along with usKemp’s death has rattled everyone. It makes no sense to anyone, least of all J…

Flo & Joan: With Feeling review – sisters turn an old rock setlist into hilariously neurotic songs — 3:00 PM ET Shepherd’s Bush Empire, LondonRichly wrought lyrical wit and sumptuous harmonies enhance the duo’s clever new show – along with plenty of backchatThe last time Flo & Joan played Shepherd’s Bush Empir…

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